Set of 24 MONTESSORI LANGUAGE CARDS with high quality real photos & animals in correct proportion to each other. Includes Set 1 & 2 of Arctic animals (large, medium & small size animals). –––––––––––––– Montessori Language Cards are a versatile material to add to your toddler's activities and to a fun way to help them to develop rich and expressive language skills. This is also a good way to build concentration as well as visual discrimination and cognitive development. Inspired from authentic Montessori learning materials. Age: 0-3 years –––––––––––––– FEATURES of language cards for toddlers: ✔ Isolated on a neutral background (Focus is clearly on the animal, good for younger toddlers) ✔ Without words or labels (Distracting & unnecessary for a prereader) ✔ Realistic proportions within a set (Promotes a real understanding of the world) ✔ Without extra elements (Shadows, borders, harsh lights etc which are distracting for a prereader) ✔ High quality and sharp photos (For best details) Size (1 card): 7,9 x 5,2 inch (Oversized version for toddlers) Set includes 24 ARCTIC ANIMALS: (Set 1) polar bear moose walrus muskox beluga whale narwhal bearded seal caribou harp seal dall sheep arctic wolf (Set 2) wolverine bald eagle sea otter ringed seal snowy owl snow goose arctic hare atlantic puffin arctic fox arctic squirrel ptarmigan arctic tern merine YOU WILL RECEIVE: • 2 printable PDF files letter size (8.5 in x 11 in) with 2 cards per page (24 cards in total) • index pages (names) of the animals (included in the PDF) –––––––––––––– HOW TO USE THESE CARDS? Cards with no labels are recommended for visual matching with 0-3 year old babies and toddlers to enrich their language and to give a small introduction of the subject to the child. Simply show them a picture, and using clear and crisp speech say the name of the picture. The reason we present language cards in a classified way, as separate sets, is to support a child’s organization and classification of vocabulary. Depending on how old/ready your child is, these cards can be used for a variety of purposes including: ☛ VOCABULARY cards (For example, to use with 3-period lesson): Period 1: Place 3 or 4 photo cards on a clean workspace that is free from distractions. Touch and name the first card. Say, “This is an elephant.” Repeat for all. Period 2: Move your hands away and say, “Show me the elephant.” If s/he cannot or points to the wrong card, simply move back to period 1. Period 3: Point to a card and say, “What is this?” If the child does not say the name, never indicate that your child has failed. Just go back to period 2. ☛ SIMILAR OBJECT-to-PICTURE matching Prepare a basket of matching objects (Best used with realistic animal figurines, for example brands like Schleich, CollectA) Choose 5-7 animal cards (might be less with younger toddlers) and present on a tray or in a basket together with matching animal figurines Matching the cards to real life objects the child can bridge the gap between their newly-discovered items and the proper vocabulary used to name them –––––––––––––– PLEASE NOTE: This is a digital download (PDF) and no physical items will be shipped. After your payment is confirmed by Etsy, you have instant downloading access to the files purchased. You can find your printable files at Your Account -> Purchases (Etsy account) or via the link in the receipt email (Guest). Need help? Just follow the link for instructions for downloading a digital item: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013328108?segment=shopping 1) PRINT out the file (For better usage, print on a card stock or glue the cards on a heavier paper after). You can print the file at home using an appropriate software or have it printed at a print shop. Recommended software for printing: "Adobe Acrobat Reader" (PC/Mac ). You can download from the official site: https://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/ 2) CUT out the cards (best with a cutting knife and a metal ruler) following the crop marks 3) Optional: write the names of the animals to the back of the cards; round the corners using an appropriate tool; laminate the cards for longer usage (but keep in mind the environmental impact) 4) Let your child EXPLORE! In any case if you have any problems feel free to contact me, happy to help! –––––––––––––– Created by MontessoriLife Ⓒ All right reserved All items are sold only for personal use (you can print unlimited times), any commercial use is strictly forbidden (no resale).