- This Montessori learning activity focuses on matching miniature bird figurines to their matching realistic photo cards. Children lay out the cards and place the miniature animals on the matching picture. This set is also a perfect addition to Montessori continent boxes
- Visual Discrimination: This activity focuses on more advanced preschool matching. The objects are not an exact copy of the photo so children need to carefully observe details to match correctly.
- Includes 10 miniature tropical bird toy replicas (2"- 3" Long) - 10 laminated cards professionally printed on 100# cardstock and laminated with 5 mil lamination. The cards are classroom tough. Cards are 2.6"x 2.5"
- Noticing subtle attributes, such as color or shape, is a building block to reading and math. For example, when your child notices the similarities and differences in shapes, such as a square and a rectangle, they using the same skills needed to recognize the differences between letters, number and symbols.
- Species include: White Ibis, Parakeet, Green Parrot, Flamingo, Keel-Billed Toucan, Cockatoo, Hummingbird, Quetzal, Yellow Macaw, and Snowy Owl
This Montessori learning activity focuses on matching miniature exotic tropical birds to their matching realistic photo cards. Children lay out the cards and place the miniature bird replica on the matching picture. This activity is small enough to take with you and can be extended into pretend play with the mini animals. Species include: White Ibis, Parakeet, Green Parrot, Flamingo, Keel-Billed Toucan, Cockatoo, Hummingbird, Quetzal, Yellow Macaw, and Snowy Owl Matching Skill - Visual Discrimination: This activity focuses on more advanced preschool matching. The objects are not an exact copy of the photo so children need to carefully observe details to match correctly. Children problem solve by looking at distinctive attributes that they can see on both the object and the photo. Usually, they will start by color and eliminate pictures that do not share the same color. They can also look at shapes, patterns, and details. They might ask themselves "which birds have a colored tummy?" or "which has spiky head hair?" Recognizing these little details helps a child grow their category knowledge and learn new vocabulary! What is Included: - 10 miniature plastic Safari LTD bird figurines. (approx 2-3" long) - 10 laminated cards professionally printed on 100# cardstock and laminated with 5 mil lamination. The cards are classroom tough. Cards are 2.6"x 2.5"