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Nature has an important role in Montessorian pedagogy. According to Maria Montessori, taking care of animals and plants is highly satisfying for the child: knowing that someone needs him/her and that his/her work gives rise to life is a great incentive for his/her sense of responsibility, but also for his/her emotional development, and ability to imagine and control the actions and emotions that are part of the world of childhood. The activities in this book are intended for children from 2 to 10 years, with the aim of recovering the natural bond between the child and the world of nature. They are subdivided into 4 areas, according to what Maria Montessori observed to be the most important aspects in the child's relationship with nature. The activities are designed partly for the home, but are always inspired, where possible, by experience in the open air, in the garden, in the vegetable garden, in the alley behind the home, or in the playground. Ages: 2 to 10

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Following the Montessorian studies based on the observation of real nature, the box contains 40 cards for a total of 20 pairs of animals, divided between parents and puppies of the same species. The activities of the memory game allow to train executive functions of the child concurring in carrying out the tasks of everyday life: Memorising, Recognising, Classifying, Categorising, Associating, Sorting by logic. In this box, the ability developed is Thinking: through a simple game like memory, cognitive development is supported, from perception to attention to visual-spatial memory. Ages: 3 to 5

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The book is based on studies by Sylvie Droit-Volet about the perception of time in children, and the activities are proposed in everyday circumstances, such as preparing for going to school. In this interactive book with flaps, the ability developed is Exploring: orientation and spatial-temporal coordination are trained, curiosity is encouraged by giving the reader the tools to face increasingly complex situations and the most difficult and important tasks. Ages: 3 to 5

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The idea behind the boardbook collection was to attract even the youngest readers (from as young as 3 years old); to encourage them to discover subjects and areas that interest them (nature, animals, shapes, etc.) and to help them classify the things that surround them. The series is comprised of ten little books. Two are instructive, teaching shapes and numbers; five are exploratory and describe settings that are fun to discover (farm animals, wild animals, the backyard and its insects, the vegetable garden) and three are short stories about the experience of birth in nature (the birth of a little bird, of a butterfly and of a flower). Narration becomes the background for the text since touching and picture reading are the primary means of interpretation. A guiding character accompanies the child throughout each developing story until the end, where there is a summary of all the characters introduced in the book. Consistent with the Montessori approach, the child is encouraged to interact independently with his or her book. For example, in some cases, the child is asked to use a finger to trace the outline of a shape and notice its characteristics (round, sharp-edged, jagged, etc.). In others, he or she is asked to use a finger to follow a path in order to discover hidden characters and learn to associate them with their most distinctive features (the lion's tail, the rabbit's ears, the colours of vegetables, etc.). Ages: 3 plus

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Space is the last title in a series of activity books which is a collection of texts for children which contains playing activities aimed to encourage the development of the main cognitive skills following the Montessori method and its most typical topics. The contents follow a progressive complexity to challenge the children to complete various tasks with great results all by themselves. My First Book About Space. Using the Montessori concept of nesting elements where smaller elements are contained in progressively bigger ones, the child can see the logical sequence from the Earth to the Space Exploration. A lot of stickers, at the end, will make the activities even more interactive! Ages: 5 plus

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Here is the Montessori travel activity case, to be carried with us everywhere and anywhere. The travel case contains 16 consoles, in small size materials, that are light, easy-to-handle and fun, and which can be easily carried in a bag or rucksack. The activities proposed will capture the interest and attention of your children, requiring them to use their fine motor skills, training their visual-spatial abilities, creativity and logical reflection. Moreover, they can be used in complete autonomy, thanks to simple strategies of visual association that will allow them to immediately see if they have made a mistake. Children's hands will be kept busy stringing, unstringing, sewing and knotting some ribbon, moving and putting together puzzle pieces and dressing pretty dolls. Ages: 3 plus

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This book helps children aged three and up explore various themes related to the seasons of the year, highlighting the peculiarities of each season and reinforcing the idea of change and the cyclical passage of time. The book furnishes information and curious facts about the typical weather of each season, the fruits and vegetables that are grown in each season, the habits of animals in different seasons and what kind of clothes are most adapt in which months. All the activities make it possible to assimilate information in the simple, independent manner inspired by the Montessori Method. Ages: 3 plus

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To share is a process that involves complex cognitive and emotional skills. To be able to share, the child must be able to understand that objects exist and belong to him even when he does not see them and be able to put himself in the other's shoes. With the identification through illustrations, the child understands how to enjoy shared games, enhancing these moments and highlighting the fun in doing what they like best. We help the children to find solutions that can mediate their needs with those of others, without this necessarily implying a renunciation. In this way, we manage their ability to think about a solution strategy, and to respect the needs of the other. Ages: 0 to 3

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The innovative teaching materials contained in this box have been designed and created following the principles of the Montessori method. They have been designed to be used by children on their own, no help is required from the adult who can simply observe their child as they enthusiastically discover the world. Thanks to the fun and enjoyable activities proposed, play becomes an educational moment for your children whose curiosity will inspire them to start building up experiences for the future. The Garden Box holds an active nature experience for children. The materials are inspired by the animal kingdom, the insect world as well as that of plants. Through various types of games, children can get to know the "inhabitants" of the garden, learning to spot the tails, paws, antennae and wings of the largest animal to the smallest insect, and even become the perfect little gardener, recognising plants by their leaves, flowers and fruits. They will also be encouraged to create their own little garden thanks to the cards on the life cycle of a plant which will teach them how plants are born and what they need to grow. They will also be able to build their own small trees to show off on their desks and change along with the seasons. AGES: 3 plus

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The series Montessori: A World of Achievements is a collection of texts for children that contain playing activities aimed at encouraging the development of the main cognitive skills, such as the recognition of numbers, shapes and colours. They are designed and built according to the specific educational and pedagogical approach of the Montessori Method. Various species of animal live in Dirondello wood: children of 3 to 4 years can get to know them by involvement in enjoyable activities, developed in the Montessori style. By means of lines to trace, shapes to recognise and colour, drawings to cut out, and many brightly coloured stickers to place, children gradually learn new information on the features of woodland animals, at the same time developing their cognitive potential. The structure of the activities develops around some fundamental Montessori principles: - the content of the games follows a progressive complexity, to allow the child to become gradually familiar with it; - each activity has three progressive stages of learning: 1. presentation of the material through senses, 2. Recognition of the learning object material, 3. re-enactment of the material; the adult has a role of assistance and introduction to the various activities but the child can play independently the games; handling and practical experience have a central role: often is required you to glue stickers, cut, draw and finger paint. Ages: 3 to 4

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The idea behind the boardbook collection was to attract even the youngest readers (from as young as 3 years old); to encourage them to discover subjects and areas that interest them (nature, animals, shapes, etc.) and to help them classify the things that surround them. The series is comprised of ten little books. Two are instructive, teaching shapes and numbers; five are exploratory and describe settings that are fun to discover (farm animals, wild animals, the backyard and its insects, the vegetable garden) and three are short stories about the experience of birth in nature (the birth of a little bird, of a butterfly and of a flower). Narration becomes the background for the text since touching and picture reading are the primary means of interpretation. A guiding character accompanies the child throughout each developing story until the end, where there is a summary of all the characters introduced in the book. Consistent with the Montessori approach, the child is encouraged to interact independently with his or her book. For example, in some cases, the child is asked to use a finger to trace the outline of a shape and notice its characteristics (round, sharp-edged, jagged, etc.). In others, he or she is asked to use a finger to follow a path in order to discover hidden characters and learn to associate them with their most distinctive features (the lion's tail, the rabbit's ears, the colours of vegetables, etc.). Ages: 3 plus

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The idea behind the boardbook collection was to attract even the youngest readers (from as young as 3 years old); to encourage them to discover subjects and areas that interest them (nature, animals, shapes, etc.) and to help them classify the things that surround them. The series is comprised of ten little books. Two are instructive, teaching shapes and numbers; five are exploratory and describe settings that are fun to discover (farm animals, wild animals, the backyard and its insects, the vegetable garden) and three are short stories about the experience of birth in nature (the birth of a little bird, of a butterfly and of a flower). Narration becomes the background for the text since touching and picture reading are the primary means of interpretation. A guiding character accompanies the child throughout each developing story until the end, where there is a summary of all the characters introduced in the book. Consistent with the Montessori approach, the child is encouraged to interact independently with his or her book. For example, in some cases, the child is asked to use a finger to trace the outline of a shape and notice its characteristics (round, sharp-edged, jagged, etc.). In others, he or she is asked to use a finger to follow a path in order to discover hidden characters and learn to associate them with their most distinctive features (the lion's tail, the rabbit's ears, the colours of vegetables, etc.). Ages 3 plus

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Creative play has a fundamental role in children’s development. For this reason, creative expression should be encouraged and supported from a young age, including by providing children with the foundational tools they need to express themselves. Each of this book’s 3 chapters is dedicated to a primary colour (red, yellow and blue) with a storyline that enables children to understand the basics of colour theory so that they can intentionally express their vision on the pages within. Ages 3-5

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While on a camping holiday, a grandfather and his grandchildren enjoy a variety of fun memory games! Their differences in age and ability to remember will lead them to wonder how memory works and why memory changes with age. Information and explanations about the magic of memory are provided through each activity and game - including the cognitive models for short-term, verbal and visuo-spatial memory processes by Baddeley. Ages 5-7

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Some might say that having “a growth mindset” is everything (a.k.a.: believing that your qualities can be cultivated for success and seeing challenge as opportunity). Within that, self-esteem is a core foundation for growth. In this book, the 4 elements of self-esteem according to the work of psychologist Debora Plummer, become 4 chapters of engaging activities and games for developing young minds! Ages 5-7

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With the colourful cards of the Storyteller, children will be able to create their own adventures following the basics of the theories of Vladimir Jakovlevic Propp on fairy tales, using the available subjects (animals, objects, symbols and places): Initial balance, Rupture of the initial balance, Adventure of the hero, Restoration of balance. In this box, the developed ability is Communicating: the vocabulary grows thanks to the gaming experience, linguistic expressions and storytelling skills are driven through story sequences that the child can combine into always new adventures to read and imagine. Ages: 5 to 7

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The idea behind the boardbook collection was to attract even the youngest readers (from as young as 3 years old); to encourage them to discover subjects and areas that interest them (nature, animals, shapes, etc.) and to help them classify the things that surround them. The series is comprised of ten little books. Two are instructive, teaching shapes and numbers; five are exploratory and describe settings that are fun to discover (farm animals, wild animals, the backyard and its insects, the vegetable garden) and three are short stories about the experience of birth in nature (the birth of a little bird, of a butterfly and of a flower). Narration becomes the background for the text since touching and picture reading are the primary means of interpretation. A guiding character accompanies the child throughout each developing story until the end, where there is a summary of all the characters introduced in the book. Consistent with the Montessori approach, the child is encouraged to interact independently with his or her book. For example, in some cases, the child is asked to use a finger to trace the outline of a shape and notice its characteristics (round, sharp-edged, jagged, etc.). In others, he or she is asked to use a finger to follow a path in order to discover hidden characters and learn to associate them with their most distinctive features (the lion's tail, the rabbit's ears, the colours of vegetables, etc.). Ages: 3 plus

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One of the fundamental pillars of a Montessori approach is providing children with opportunities for autonomy in their life – from getting dressed to learning. In this book, psychotherapist Chiara Piroddi, provides simple and stimulating activities that children can easily execute on their own. The book begins with a pedological explanation of the content for teachers and parents; and ends with suggestions for additional Montessorian activities to experience the world beyond its pages. Ages: 5 plus

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The story of this book, through its interactive flaps, was inspired by the studies of Paul Ekman, thanks to which we can recognise 6 fundamental activities: Recognising the emotions, Feeling empathy, Trusting, Socialising, Pondering & Identifying. A short story in which the ability developed is Feeling: the protagonists are children aged around 4 years, of various ethnic groups and physical characteristics, which reflect on the different components that emotions have, thus becoming a useful tool for working on emotional education. Ages: 3 to 5

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The proposed activities are inspired by the studies of Daniel Goleman on emotional development and concern child's reflection on the characteristics of emotions, on one's own and others' emotional states and on the association of physical characteristics to certain emotions. In the book the 6 basic emotions and the 2 social emotions are analysed. In this activity book the ability developed is Feeling: by training child's emotional ability, we can provide them with tools to face the most complex situations and the most difficult and important tasks, which could not be entrusted solely to the intellect. Ages: 5 to 7

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How do we move around the world with awareness? Thanks to the 5 senses, which allow us to experience reality! In this book, the psychotherapist Chiara Piroddi provides games and activities that allow the child to learn, independently, through guided games and simple but accurate explanations, the anatomical characteristics of the five senses. At the end of the book, thanks to simple instructions, it will be possible to create additional Montessorian materials to experience the world beyond the book. Ages: 5 plus

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This book accompanies children aged five and up on the discovery of their own bodies with an overview of each body area and the most important internal organs, starting at the top with the head and continuing down to the feet. The cards are inspired by the Montessori Method and help the children to develop an awareness of their own bodies by helping them to learn the name, the position, the size and the function of each organ. Each child interacts with the book but also carries out exercises directly with his or her own body in order to learn to observe it and listen to it. Ages 5 plus

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The series Montessori: A World of Achievements is a collection of texts for children that contain playing activities aimed at encouraging the development of the main cognitive skills, such as the recognition of numbers, shapes and colours. They are designed and built according to the specific educational and pedagogical approach of the Montessori Method. At the Armonia Farm, little ones of 3 to 4 years learn the features of farm animals, thanks to enjoyable, strategically developed activities, according to the Montessori method. By means of outlines to trace, shapes to recognise and colour, drawings to cut out, and many brightly coloured stickers to place, children gradually learn new information about animals, at the same time developing their cognitive potential. The structure of the activities develops around some fundamental Montessori principles: - the content of the games follows a progressive complexity, to allow the child to become gradually familiar with it; - each activity has three progressive stages of learning: 1. presentation of the material through senses, 2. Recognition of the learning object material, 3. re-enactment of the material; the adult has a role of assistance and introduction to the various activities but the child can play independently the games; handling and practical experience have a central role: often is required you to glue stickers, cut, draw and finger paint. Ages: 3 to 4

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In this book, psychotherapist Chiara Piroddi provides simple and stimulating activities helping kids to explore and learn the names and feelings of emotions. The book begins with a pedological explanation of the content for teachers and parents; and ends with suggestions for additional Montessorian activities to experience the world beyond its pages. Ages: 6 plus

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The idea behind the boardbook collection was to attract even the youngest readers (from as young as 3 years old); to encourage them to discover subjects and areas that interest them (nature, animals, shapes, etc.) and to help them classify the things that surround them. The series is comprised of ten little books. Two are instructive, teaching shapes and numbers; five are exploratory and describe settings that are fun to discover (farm animals, wild animals, the backyard and its insects, the vegetable garden) and three are short stories about the experience of birth in nature (the birth of a little bird, of a butterfly and of a flower). Narration becomes the background for the text since touching and picture reading are the primary means of interpretation. A guiding character accompanies the child throughout each developing story until the end, where there is a summary of all the characters introduced in the book. Consistent with the Montessori approach, the child is encouraged to interact independently with his or her book. For example, in some cases, the child is asked to use a finger to trace the outline of a shape and notice its characteristics (round, sharp-edged, jagged, etc.). In others, he or she is asked to use a finger to follow a path in order to discover hidden characters and learn to associate them with their most distinctive features (the lion's tail, the rabbit's ears, the colours of vegetables, etc.). Ages 3 plus

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Fun Kids Mindfulness Activities for Ages 5-8#1 New Release in Children's Philosophy BooksHelp your little ones manage their emotions with fun mindfulness exercises, games, and guided meditations for kids.Help your child stay calm and breathe deeply. With the help of kid-friendly activities and relatable characters, explore mindfulness for kindergarteners and elementary schoolers. Practicing mindful meditations with your little one will empower them as they interact with other children.Implement mindful moments taught by a child psychologist in this emotions book for kids. With A First Book of Mindfulness, kids learn how to cope by growing in awareness of the world around them—and the world within themselves. In addition to being present and breathing exercises, this book teaches self-esteem building, self-soothing skills, anxiety relief for kids, and anger management. Encourage your child to live in the moment and expand their emotional intelligence with the tools in this book. Inside A First Book of Mindfulness, explore mindfulness for kindergarteners and older kids through: Relaxing kids mindfulness activities and tools for morning, afternoon, and bedtime Meditation for children that will teach kids mindfulness in a fun and easy way Identification and management of a wide range of emotions Cute and colorful illustrations that will bring joy and calm to your little one If you like children’s mindfulness books like Breathe like a Bear, Find Your Calm, or Rocket Ship Yoga, you’ll love My First Book of Mindfulness.

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In these pages children will find tons of fun , creative activities—such as mazes, preliteracy games, and shapes and colors to recognise — developed in the Montessori style, plus lots of stickers to be used throughout the book! Thanks to these activities, children will gain early math skills, helping them develop their own cognitive potential. Ages: 4-5 years.

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This series is a collection of texts for children which contains playing activities aimed to encouraging the development of the main cognitive skills following the Montessori method and its most typical topics. The contents follow a progressive complexity to challenge the children to complete various tasks with great results all by themselves. My First Book About Telling Time is dedicated to 3 to 4 year old children. It leads them through a series of concepts about the passing of time using a variety of fun games. The goal of the book is to stimulate the development of temporal coordinates through phase changes, physical changes and the evolution of moments throughout the day. Ages: 3 plus

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This series is a collection of texts for children which contains playing activities aimed to encouraging the development of the main cognitive skills following the Montessori method and its most typical topics. The contents follow a progressive complexity to challenge the children to complete various tasks with great results all by themselves. My First Book About the World. Using the Montessori concept of nesting elements where smaller elements are contained in progressively bigger ones, the child can see the logical sequence of their surroundings: to the house, city, country, continent and planet that they calls home. At the end of the book, the world is presented from a wider perspective, space, and from there, the world becomes the Planet Earth. Ages: 6 plus

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The idea behind the boardbook collection was to attract even the youngest readers (from as young as 3 years old); to encourage them to discover subjects and areas that interest them (nature, animals, shapes, etc.) and to help them classify the things that surround them. The series is comprised of ten little books. Two are instructive, teaching shapes and numbers; five are exploratory and describe settings that are fun to discover (farm animals, wild animals, the backyard and its insects, the vegetable garden) and three are short stories about the experience of birth in nature (the birth of a little bird, of a butterfly and of a flower). Narration becomes the background for the text since touching and picture reading are the primary means of interpretation. A guiding character accompanies the child throughout each developing story until the end, where there is a summary of all the characters introduced in the book. Consistent with the Montessori approach, the child is encouraged to interact independently with his or her book. For example, in some cases, the child is asked to use a finger to trace the outline of a shape and notice its characteristics (round, sharp-edged, jagged, etc.). In others, he or she is asked to use a finger to follow a path in order to discover hidden characters and learn to associate them with their most distinctive features (the lion's tail, the rabbit's ears, the colours of vegetables, etc.). Ages: 3 plus

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The series "Montessori, a world of achievements" is a collection of texts for children that contain playing activities aimed at encouraging the development of the main cognitive skills, such as the recognition of numbers, shapes and colours. They are designed and built according to the specific educational and pedagogical approach of the Montessori Method. Children from 5 to 6 years discover nature in the garden by involvement in creative, enjoyable activities developed in the Montessori style. By means of mazes, pre-literacy games, shapes to recognise and colour, and many brightly coloured stickers to place, children gradually learn new and interesting information on the features of garden animals and plants, developing their cognitive potential. The structure of the activities develops around some fundamental Montessori principles: - the content of the games follows a progressive complexity, to allow the child to become gradually familiar with it; - each activity has three progressive stages of learning: 1. presentation of the material through senses, 2. Recognition of the learning object material, 3. re-enactment of the material; the adult has a role of assistance and introduction to the various activities but the child can play independently the games; handling and practical experience have a central role: often is required you to glue stickers, cut, draw and finger paint. Ages: 5 to 6

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The idea behind the boardbook collection was to attract even the youngest readers (from as young as 3 years old); to encourage them to discover subjects and areas that interest them (nature, animals, shapes, etc.) and to help them classify the things that surround them. The series is comprised of ten little books. Two are instructive, teaching shapes and numbers; five are exploratory and describe settings that are fun to discover (farm animals, wild animals, the backyard and its insects, the vegetable garden) and three are short stories about the experience of birth in nature (the birth of a little bird, of a butterfly and of a flower). Narration becomes the background for the text since touching and picture reading are the primary means of interpretation. A guiding character accompanies the child throughout each developing story until the end, where there is a summary of all the characters introduced in the book. Consistent with the Montessori approach, the child is encouraged to interact independently with his or her book. For example, in some cases, the child is asked to use a finger to trace the outline of a shape and notice its characteristics (round, sharp-edged, jagged, etc.). In others, he or she is asked to use a finger to follow a path in order to discover hidden characters and learn to associate them with their most distinctive features (the lion's tail, the rabbit's ears, the colours of vegetables, etc.). Ages: 3 plus

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The innovative teaching materials contained in this box have been designed and created following the principles of the Montessori method. They have been designed to be used by children on their own, no help is required from the adult who can simply observe their child as they enthusiastically discover the world. Thanks to the fun and enjoyable activities proposed, play becomes an educational moment for your children whose curiosity will inspire them to start building up experiences for the future. Maria Montessori believed that babies had innate abilities and that it was up to adults to offer suitable stimulus to develop them. This box, for babies from 0 to 12 months, contains some entertaining cards with shapes and patterns in black and white as well as coloured cards showing interesting animal faces to stimulate the attention and visual perception of newborns, and to be used as a first puzzle for babies from 10 months on. Parents themselves may enjoy making up a memory book with photos of their babies' funniest and most interesting expressions, using the poster included in the box. Ages 0 - 12 months

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The idea behind the boardbook collection was to attract even the youngest readers (from as young as 3 years old); to encourage them to discover subjects and areas that interest them (nature, animals, shapes, etc.) and to help them classify the things that surround them. The series is comprised of ten little books. Two are instructive, teaching shapes and numbers; five are exploratory and describe settings that are fun to discover (farm animals, wild animals, the backyard and its insects, the vegetable garden) and three are short stories about the experience of birth in nature (the birth of a little bird, of a butterfly and of a flower). Narration becomes the background for the text since touching and picture reading are the primary means of interpretation. A guiding character accompanies the child throughout each developing story until the end, where there is a summary of all the characters introduced in the book. Consistent with the Montessori approach, the child is encouraged to interact independently with his or her book. For example, in some cases, the child is asked to use a finger to trace the outline of a shape and notice its characteristics (round, sharp-edged, jagged, etc.). In others, he or she is asked to use a finger to follow a path in order to discover hidden characters and learn to associate them with their most distinctive features (the lion's tail, the rabbit's ears, the colours of vegetables, etc.). Ages: 3 plus

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