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Creative Ideas for Montessori Continent Boxes from Around the World

October 16, 2017 By Deb Chitwood Leave a Comment

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If you’re looking for a way to help your child love geography, don’t forget about Montessori continent boxes … or bags, baskets, folders, or trays. Continent materials aren’t always displayed in boxes. They’re often displayed on a table, shelf, basket, or tray. But however they’re displayed, the hands-on activities from Montessori continent work are perfect for bringing geography to life for young children.

Creative Ideas for Montessori Continent Boxes from Around the World

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Montessori Continent Boxes

My original Montessori continent boxes post gives ideas for preparing continent activities. Today I want to update and expand on the around-the-world roundup.

Creative Ideas for Montessori Continent Boxes from Blogs Around the World

Here are some resources that can be used for hands-on continent activities. Just choose the type of display that works best for your classroom or home.

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Montessori Rock/Geography Activities (Photo from Carrots Are Orange)

Montessori Rock/Geography Activities (Photo from Carrots Are Orange)

Carrots Are Orange (activities with rocks and art)

Chestnut Grove Academy

Contents of Continent Bag for South America (Photo from Counting Coconuts)

Contents of Continent Bag for South America (Photo from Counting Coconuts)

Counting Coconuts

Australia Continent Box (Photo from Discovery Moments)

Australia Continent Box (Photo from Discovery Moments)

Discovery Moments

Animals of Antarctica (Photo from Every Star Is Different)

Animals of Antarctica (Photo from Every Star Is Different)

 Every Star Is Different (Go to Free Printables tab at the top of the Every Star Is Different blog, then to Thematic Activities, then to Continent and Country Activities, and then to the related post.)

Free Children Around the World Cards (Photo from I Believe in Montessori)

Free Children Around the World Cards (Photo from I Believe in Montessori)

I  Believe in Montessori – Free Children Around the World Cards

Animals and Landmarks of North America for the Montessori Wall Map and Quietbook (Photo from Imagine Our Life)

Animals and Landmarks of North America for the Montessori Wall Map and Quietbook (Photo from Imagine Our Life)

Imagine Our Life

Continent Table - Asia (Photo from Just Montessori)

Continent Table – Asia (Photo from Just Montessori) – blog is no longer available

Krazy Kuehner Days

Leptir

The Ultimate Guide to Montessori-Inspired Geography Activities for Preschoolers

Living Montessori Now

Magical Movement Company (music of Africa with shelf work)

Mama of Many Blessings

Africa Continent Box (Photo from Mama's Happy Hive)

Africa Continent Box (Photo from Mama’s Happy Hive)

Mama’s Happy Hive

Mens Sana

Momtessori Life

Montessori for Everyone

Montessori From the Heart

Montessori Nature

Africa Materials (Photo from My Little Princess World)

Africa Materials (Photo from My Little Princess World)

My Little Princess World

Montessori Continent Boxes (Photo from Natural Beach Living)

Montessori Continent Boxes (Photo from Natural Beach Living)

Natural Beach Living

Montessori Continent Boxes (Photo from Sugar Spice and Glitter)

Montessori Continent Boxes (Photo from Sugar Spice and Glitter)

Sugar Spice and Glitter

Sunrise Learning Lab

The Frog and The Moon (Laos: Giveaway for your Asia Continent Bags)

The Montessori Learning Center of Dundee (International Doll Unit)

The Natural Homeschool (Continent Printable 3-Part Cards and North America 3-Part Cards)

Antarctica Materials (Photo from The Pinay Homeschooler)

Antarctica Materials (Photo from The Pinay Homeschooler)

The Pinay Homeschooler

The Work Plan – South America and Africa

Three Minute Montessori – Asia Continent Box

Trillium Montessori

Uno Zwei Tutu – Animals of Australia 3-Part Cards

Welcome to Mommyhood – North American Animal Cards





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