Individual Continent Puzzle Map

From Montessori Album
We've updated our prices on products from many online Montessori stores! If we've missed your favorite store, please let us know!
Individual Continent Puzzle Map
Social Studies - Geography
South America Map.JPG
LevelPrimary
Age3 +
PrerequisitesWorld Puzzle Map
MaterialsContinent Puzzle Map

This material teaches the child about the continents and the countries that make up each one.

Presentation

The first of these puzzles the child does should be the one of his own continent.

  1. Take the puzzle map to a mat. Place it to the left. (Two mats may be needed depending on size.)
    South America Map 1.JPG
  2. Take the control map to the mat. Place it to the right.
    South America Map 2.JPG
  3. Remove the pieces one at a time from the puzzle and place them on the corresponding spot on the control mat.
    South America Map 3.JPG
  4. Continue until all of the pieces have been place on the control mat.
    South America Map 4.JPG
  5. After all of the pieces have been removed, carefully replace them back in the puzzle.


Other Puzzle Maps:
Africa Map.JPG Asia Map.JPG Australia Map.JPG
Europe Map.JPG North America Map.JPG

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

Material

Replacement Knobs 10 for $0.95

Where to Buy

Best Montessori Toys $46.34 (South America)
Thinkamajigs $48.95 each

Further Reading