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Use of this material makes the child familiar with 2 dimensional geometric shapes and teaches their names. This activity prepares the child for geometry.
This activity teaches the child 2-dimensional geometric shapes and their names, preparing them for geometry.


== Presentations ==
== Presentations ==
# Take the presentation tray to a rug.
===Introduction to the Shapes===
# Pick any shape and lift it out by the little knob with your subdominant hand
# Take the presentation tray to a rug or table.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 1.JPG|300px]]
# Pick any shape and lift it out by the little knob with your subdominant hand.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 2.JPG|300px]]
# Hold the shape exposing the back side and run index and middle fingers counter-clockwise.
# Hold the shape exposing the back side and run index and middle fingers counter-clockwise.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 3.JPG|300px]]
# Allow child to trace the shape.
# Allow child to trace the shape.
# Pick insets and run fingers in counter-clockwise direction. Allow child to feel insets.
# Place the inset in an adjacent square.
# name lessons
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 4.JPG|300px]]
# three period session.
# Do the same with the other two shapes.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 5.JPG|300px]]
# Do a three period lesson on the names of the shapes.
# To replace the shapes, first trace one of the frames with your dominant hand in a counter-clockwise direction.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 6.JPG|300px]]
# Find the shape that matches and put back in place.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 7.JPG|300px]]
# Later, do other lessons with three shapes at a time.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 8.JPG|300px]]
===Mixing and Replacing===
# Take one of the drawers to a mat or table.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 9.JPG|300px]]
# Remove one of the shapes and trace the back as before.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 10.JPG|300px]]
# Place the shape below the drawer.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 11.JPG|300px]]
# Do the same with the other shapes in the drawer. Place them in mixed-up order.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 12.JPG|300px]]
# Trace the first frame as in the introductory lesson.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 13.JPG|300px]]
# Look for the shape that fits the frame.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 14.JPG|300px]]
# Trace the back of the shape.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 15.JPG|300px]]
# Place the shape in the frame.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 16.JPG|300px]] [[File:Geometric Cabinet 17.JPG|300px]]
# Replace the other shapes in the same way.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 18.JPG|300px]]
# Later, select two drawers and mix the shapes from both.  Replace as was done with one drawer.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 19.JPG|300px]] [[File:Geometric Cabinet 20.JPG|300px]]
# Later, do the same with three drawers, then four. Eventually, the child may mix all six drawers together.
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 21.JPG|600px]]
#:[[File:Geometric Cabinet 22.JPG|600px]]
 
===Video===
{{#widget:YouTube|id=-pM57CfKyRA}}


== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==


== Control of Error ==
== Control of Error ==
The shapes with only fit in the correct frames.


== Variations and Extensions ==
== Variations and Extensions ==
*Have the child look for objects from the environment that are examples of each shape.


==Materials==
==Materials==
===Make Your Own===
*[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2782542 Free laser cutting plans on Thingiverse] (includes patterns for cards)
*[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2795924 Free laser cutting plans for cabinet on Thingiverse]


===Where to Buy===
===Where to Buy===
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'''Demonstration Tray'''<br>
== Further Reading ==
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*[[Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives]] by David Gettman, pages 84-88
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*[[Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years]] by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, pages 63, 65, 108-109
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[http://www.etcmontessorionline.com/classic-montessori/hardwood-sensorial/demonstration-tray ETC Montessori] $92.00<br>
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[http://www.julianagroup.com/index.lasso?page=detail&Category=&SubCategory=Sensorial&NewItem=&Overstock=&Description=&skip=19 Juliana] $112.14<br>
[http://www.julianagroup.com/index.lasso?page=detail&Category=&SubCategory=Sensorial&NewItem=&Overstock=&Description=&skip=18 Juliana] $112.14 (red)<br>
[http://www.jmplearning.com/MP_2052_Geometric_Demonstration_Tray_p/mp-2052.htm Jump Start] $30.95<br>
[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?ProductId=272&CategoryId=1 Kid Advance] $24.99<br>
[http://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/sensorial/products/demonstration-tray Materials Company of Boston] $75.00 ([http://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/sensorial/products/demonstration-tray-contents 3 shapes] not included - $25.00)<br>
[http://www.montessoriconcepts.com/products.php?cat=Sensory&num=18 Montessori Concepts] $24.00<br>
[http://www.montessorieducationsupplies.com/shop/demonstration-presentation-tray/ Montessori Education Supplies] $41.00<br>
[http://www.montessoriland.com/site/1270021/product/ID_%201021 Montessori Land] $37.00<br>
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=1221 Montessori N' Such] $25.00<br>
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510300220/5103/Montessori-Outlet-Geometric-Demonstration-Tray- Montessori Outlet] $27.95<br>
[http://www.montessoristores.com/html/new_product_view.asp?type=products&cat_id=1&id=132 Montessori Stores] $62.00<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/the-demonstration-tray-1-2.html Nienhuis] $109.90<br>
</div><div style="float: left; width: 33%">
'''Cards'''<br>
[http://www.absorbentmontessorimaterial.com/product_p/s22.htm Absorbent Montessori] $32.00<br>
[http://www.adenamontessori.us/detailsn_A103.html Adena] $12.30<br>
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27SE18%27 Affordable Montessori] $29.00<br>
[http://www.montessoriresources.com/Geometry-Cards-of-Shapes-solidthickthin-includes-three-boxes-P32C5.aspx Albanesi] $54.00 (includes boxes)<br>
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Geometric_Shape_Cards_with_Wooden_Cabinet_p/s39.htm Alison's] $50.00 (includes cabinet)<br>
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Cards_for_Geometric_Cabinet_Premium_Quality_p/ps20.htm Alison's] $28.00<br>
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Geometric_Solids_Cards_PDF_p/pdf17.htm Alison's] $7.99 (PDF only)<br>
[https://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=23 Bruins] $30.00<br>
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16239&cat=291&page=2 Cabdev] $22.00<br>
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16797&cat=251&page=3 Cabdev] $34.00 (premium)<br>
[http://www.montessorimaterials.com/products/geometric-form-cabinet-cards E & O] $64.00 (includes cabinet)<br>
[http://www.etcmontessorionline.com/classic-montessori/hardwood-sensorial/geoimetric-form-cards ETC Montessori] $30.00<br>
[http://www.grandpas.ca/product_info.php/cPath/4/products_id/139 Grandpas] $9.00<br>
[http://shop.hellowood.com/Geometric-Shapes-Control-Cards-S16.htm Hello Wood] $32.00<br>
[http://www.montessoriequipment.com/Cards-For-Geometric-Demonstration-Tray-p/s.020.2.htm IFIT] $3.00 (9 cards)<br>
[http://www.montessoriequipment.com/Cards-For-Geometric-Cabinet-p/s.021.2.htm IFIT] $18.00<br>
[http://www.julianagroup.com/index.lasso?page=detail&Category=&SubCategory=Sensorial&NewItem=&Overstock=&Description=&skip=22 Juliana] $63.00<br>
[http://www.julianagroup.com/index.lasso?page=detail&Category=&SubCategory=Sensorial&NewItem=&Overstock=&Description=&skip=21 Juliana] $63.00 (red)<br>
[http://www.jmplearning.com/MP_2054_Geometric_Form_Cards_Laminated_p/mp-2054.htm Jump Start] $25.95<br>
[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?ProductId=250&CategoryId=1 Kid Advance] $19.99<br>
[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?ProductId=239&CategoryId=1 Kid Advance] $3.99 (9 cards)<br>
[http://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/sensorial/products/cards-for-geometric-cabinet Materials Company of Boston] $33.00<br>
[http://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/sensorial/products/geo-form-cards-for-demo-tray Materials Company of Boston] $20.00 (9 cards for demo tray)<br>
[http://www.montessoriconcepts.com/products.php?cat=Sensory&num=17 Montessori Concepts] $17.50<br>
[http://www.montessorieducationsupplies.com/shop/geo-form-cards-laminated/ Montessori Education Supplies] $22.50<br>
[http://www.montessoriland.com/site/1270021/product/ID_1020.1 Montessori Land] $29.00<br>
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510300250/5103/Montessori-Outlet-Geometric-Form-Cards Montessori Outlet] $11.95<br>
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510300230/5103/Montessori-Outlet-Cards-For-Geometric-Demonstration-Tray Montessori Outlet] $1.95 (9 cards for demo tray)<br>
[http://www.montessoristores.com/html/new_product_view.asp?type=products&cat_id=1&id=133 Montessori Stores] $83.00 (board cards)<br>
[http://www.montessoristores.com/html/new_product_view.asp?type=products&cat_id=1&id=134 Montessori Stores] $34.00<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/geometric-form-cards-1-2.html Nienhuis] $41.90<br>


'''Card Cabinet'''<br>
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[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Cabinet_for_Geometric_Cards_Premium_Quality_p/ps21.htm Alison's] $38.00<br>
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[https://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=25 Bruins] $39.00<br>
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[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16799&cat=251&page=3 Cabdev] $44.00<br>
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[http://www.montessorimaterials.com/products/geometric-form-cabinet-cards E & O] $64.00 (includes cards)<br>
[http://www.etcmontessorionline.com/classic-montessori/hardwood-sensorial/geometric-form-cards-cabinet ETC Montessori] $39.00<br>
[http://www.grandpas.ca/product_info.php/cPath/4/products_id/140 Grandpas] $15.00<br>
[http://shop.hellowood.com/Cabinet-for-Geometric-Cards-S17.htm Hello Wood] $59.00<br>
[http://shop.hellowood.com/Trapezoidal-Cabinet-for-Cards-S171.htm Hello Wood] $79.00 (trapezoidal shaped)<br>
[http://www.montessoriequipment.com/Geometric-Card-Leaf-Card-Cabinet-p/s.021.3%20-fslash-%20b.306.3.htm IFIT] $9.00<br>
[http://www.jmplearning.com/MP_2056_Geometric_Form_Card_Cabinet_p/mp-2056.htm Jump Start] $14.95<br>
[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?ProductId=1348&CategoryId=1 Kid Advance] $19.99<br>
[http://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/sensorial/products/6-compartment-cabinet-for-s153a-cards Materials Company of Boston] $45.00<br>
[http://www.montessorieducationsupplies.com/shop/geometric-form-card-cabinet/ Montessori Education Supplies] $15.00<br>
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510300261/5103/Montessori-Outlet-Cabinet-for-Geometric-Form-Cards-%26-Leaf-Cards-%286-Shelves%29 Montessori Outlet] $17.95<br>
[http://www.montessoristores.com/html/new_product_view.asp?type=products&cat_id=1&id=135 Montessori Stores] $31.00<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/geometric-form-card-cabinet-1-2.html Nienhuis] $59.90<br>
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'''3 Section Card Box'''<br>
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27SE19%27 Affordable Montessori] $28.00<br>
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27SE19A%27 Affordable Montessori] $9.00<br>
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Box_for_Geometric_Cards_p/ps22.htm Alison's] $22.00<br>
[https://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=24 Bruins] $23.00<br>
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16798&cat=251&page=3 Cabdev] $27.00<br>
[http://www.grandpas.ca/product_info.php/cPath/4/products_id/141 Grandpas] $9.00<br>
[http://www.jmplearning.com/MP_2055_Geometric_Form_Card_Leaf_Cards_Box_p/mp-2055.htm Jump Start] $10.95<br>
[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?ProductId=20&CategoryId=1 Kid Advance] $9.99<br>
[http://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/sensorial/products/3-compartment-cabinet-for-s153a-cards Materials Company of Boston] $30.00<br>
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510300260/5103/Montessori-Outlet-Cabinet-for-Geometric-Form-Cards-%26-Leaf-Cards-%283-Shelves%29 Montessori Outlet] $11.95 (shelves)<br>
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510300262/5103/Montessori-Outlet-Box-for-Geometric-Form-Cards-%26-Leaf-Cards Montessori Outlet] $7.95 (box)<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/geometric-form-card-box-1-2.html Nienhuis] $31.30<br>
 
'''Card Tray'''<br>
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Wooden_Tray_and_Cards_for_Geometric_Demonstration_p/ps19.a.htm Alison's] $12.00 (includes 9 cards)<br>
[https://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=22 Bruins] $15.00<br>
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16796&cat=251&page=3 Cabdev] $19.00<br>
[http://www.montessorimaterials.com/products/geometric-form-cards-demonstration-tray E & O] $28.00 (includes 9 cards)<br>
[http://www.etcmontessorionline.com/classic-montessori/hardwood-sensorial/tray-for-demonstration-form-cards ETC Montessori] $15.00<br>
[http://www.grandpas.ca/product_info.php/cPath/4/products_id/138 Grandpas] $9.00 (with 9 cards)<br>
[http://www.jmplearning.com/MP_2053_Geometric_Form_Cards_Demonstration_Tray_p/mp-2053.htm Jump Start] $7.95 (with 9 cards)<br>
[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?ProductId=925&CategoryId=1 Kid Advance] $9.99<br>
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510300420/5103/Montessori-Outlet-Geometric-Cards-w-Tray Montessori Outlet] $6.95<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/geometric-form-cards-for-the-demonstration-tray-1-2.html Nienhuis] $29.50 (with 9 cards)<br>
 
'''Replacement Inset'''<br>
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Geometric_Cabinet_Replacement_Inset_p/s38.r.htm Alison's] $8.00<br>
 
'''Control Chart'''<br>
[http://www.absorbentmontessorimaterial.com/product_p/s21.htm Absorbent Montessori] $10.00<br>
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27SE17%27 Affordable Montessori] $9.00<br>
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Geometric_Cabinet_Control_Chart_p/s38.a.htm Alison's] $12.00<br>
[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?ProductId=922&CategoryId=1 Kid Advance] $6.99<br>
[http://www.montessorieducationsupplies.com/shop/geo-cabinet-control-chart/ Montessori Education Supplies] $10.00<br>
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510300270/5103/Montessori-Outlet-Geometric-Cabinet-Control-Chart Montessori Outlet] $4.95<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/geometric-cabinet-control-chart.html Nienhuis] $16.50<br>
 
'''Three-Part Cards'''<br>
[http://www.adenamontessori.us/detailsn_A105.html Adena] $4.76 (control cards)<br>
[http://www.adenamontessori.us/detailsn_A106.html Adena] $3.84 (pictures & words)<br>
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Geometric_Cabinet_Shapes_Matching_p/sp.05.htm Alison's] $25.00<br>
[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?ProductId=904&CategoryId=1 Kid Advance] $3.99<br>
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510300280/5103/Montessori-Outlet-Geometric-Cabinet-Nomenclature-Cards Montessori Outlet] $3.95<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/geometric-cabinet-nomenclature-cards-1-2.html Nienhuis] $15.50<br>
 
'''Stencils'''<br>
[http://www.montessoriresources.com/LGE-GEOMETRY-TEMPLATES-SET-OF-7--P948.aspx Albanesi] $58.00<br>
 
'''Control Book'''<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/geometric-cabinet-control-book-1-2.html Nienhuis] $18.50<br>
 
'''Beginning Labels'''<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/geometric-beginning-labels-1-2.html Nienhuis] $12.50<br>
 
'''Advanced Triangle Labels'''<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/geometric-cabinet-advanced-triangle-labels-1-2.html Nienhuis] $9.90<br>
 
'''Activity Set'''<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/geometric-cabinet-activity-set-1-2.html Nienhuis] $58.50<br>
</div>

Latest revision as of 09:42, 29 January 2022

Geometric Cabinet
Sensorial - Visual Discrimination of Form
Geometric Cabinet.jpg
LevelPrimary
Age3 - 6
Prerequisitespincer grasp
Knobbed Cylinders

This activity teaches the child 2-dimensional geometric shapes and their names, preparing them for geometry.

Presentations

Introduction to the Shapes

  1. Take the presentation tray to a rug or table.
    Geometric Cabinet 1.JPG
  2. Pick any shape and lift it out by the little knob with your subdominant hand.
    Geometric Cabinet 2.JPG
  3. Hold the shape exposing the back side and run index and middle fingers counter-clockwise.
    Geometric Cabinet 3.JPG
  4. Allow child to trace the shape.
  5. Place the inset in an adjacent square.
    Geometric Cabinet 4.JPG
  6. Do the same with the other two shapes.
    Geometric Cabinet 5.JPG
  7. Do a three period lesson on the names of the shapes.
  8. To replace the shapes, first trace one of the frames with your dominant hand in a counter-clockwise direction.
    Geometric Cabinet 6.JPG
  9. Find the shape that matches and put back in place.
    Geometric Cabinet 7.JPG
  10. Later, do other lessons with three shapes at a time.
    Geometric Cabinet 8.JPG

Mixing and Replacing

  1. Take one of the drawers to a mat or table.
    Geometric Cabinet 9.JPG
  2. Remove one of the shapes and trace the back as before.
    Geometric Cabinet 10.JPG
  3. Place the shape below the drawer.
    Geometric Cabinet 11.JPG
  4. Do the same with the other shapes in the drawer. Place them in mixed-up order.
    Geometric Cabinet 12.JPG
  5. Trace the first frame as in the introductory lesson.
    Geometric Cabinet 13.JPG
  6. Look for the shape that fits the frame.
    Geometric Cabinet 14.JPG
  7. Trace the back of the shape.
    Geometric Cabinet 15.JPG
  8. Place the shape in the frame.
    Geometric Cabinet 16.JPG Geometric Cabinet 17.JPG
  9. Replace the other shapes in the same way.
    Geometric Cabinet 18.JPG
  10. Later, select two drawers and mix the shapes from both. Replace as was done with one drawer.
    Geometric Cabinet 19.JPG Geometric Cabinet 20.JPG
  11. Later, do the same with three drawers, then four. Eventually, the child may mix all six drawers together.
    Geometric Cabinet 21.JPG
    Geometric Cabinet 22.JPG

Video

Points of Interest

Control of Error

The shapes with only fit in the correct frames.

Variations and Extensions

  • Have the child look for objects from the environment that are examples of each shape.

Materials

Make Your Own

Where to Buy

Prices and links checked: 23 January 2022

Geometric Cabinet
Store Price
Adena $158.96
Affordable Montessori $189.00
Alison's $198.45
Alison's
premium 		$415.00
Bruins $513.00
E & O $268.20
Hello Wood $646.00
IFIT $158.00
Kid Advance $159.99
Materials Co. of Boston $220.00
 Materials Co. of Boston
cabinet only 		$120.00
Montessori Concepts $180.00
Montessori Outlet $179.95
Nienhuis $511.50
Thinkamajigs $189.95
Demonstration Tray
Store Price
Adena $27.96
Affordable Montessori $42.00
Alison's $36.38
Alison's
premium 		$85.00
Bruins $615.00
E & O $43.20
Hello Wood $126.00
IFIT $30.00
Kid Advance $27.99
Materials Co. of Boston $69.00
Montessori Concepts $37.00
Montessori Outlet $38.95
Nienhuis $113.20
Thinkamajigs $42.95
Cards
Store Price
Adena $19.82
Affordable Montessori $29.00
Alison's
includes cabinet 		$55.12
Alison's $38.00
Bruins $43.00
E & O
includes cabinet 		$62.10
Hello Wood $37.00
IFIT
9 cards 		$6.00
IFIT $22.00
Kid Advance $29.99
Materials Co. of Boston $33.00
Materials Co. of Boston
9 cards for demo tray 		$17.00
Montessori Concepts $9.00
Montessori Outlet $1.95
Nienhuis $30.80
Thinkamajigs $34.95
IFIT
<span 		$2.00
Kid Advance $7.99
Montessori Outlet $12.95
Card Cabinet
Store Price
Adena $10.99
Alison's $50.00
Bruins $52.00
E & O
includes cards 		$62.10
Hello Wood $67.00
Hello Wood
trapezoidal shaped 		$90.00
Kid Advance $22.99
Materials Co. of Boston $38.00
Montessori Outlet $26.95
Nienhuis $64.00
Thinkamajigs $14.95
3 Section Card Box
Store Price
Affordable Montessori $15.00
Affordable Montessori $15.00
Alison's $35.00
Bruins $28.00
Kid Advance $22.99
Materials Co. of Boston $30.00
Montessori Outlet
shelves 		$12.95
Montessori Outlet
box 		$12.95
Card Tray
Store Price
Alison's
includes 9 cards 		$24.00
Bruins $93.00
E & O
includes 9 cards 		$6.30
Montessori Outlet $9.95
Nienhuis
with 9 cards 		$32.30
Replacement Inset
Store Price
Control Chart
Store Price
Affordable Montessori $9.00
Alison's $12.00
Kid Advance $7.59
Montessori Outlet $5.95
Nienhuis $18.90
Thinkamajigs $6.95
Three-Part Cards
Store Price
Adena $6.99
Adena $3.95
Kid Advance $7.99
IFIT $5.00
Montessori Outlet $4.95
Nienhuis $15.90
Thinkamajigs $10.95
Stencils
Store Price
Albanesi $81.00
Control Book
Store Price
Nienhuis $20.00
Beginning Labels
Store Price
Nienhuis $12.80
Advanced Triangle Labels
Store Price
Nienhuis $11.15
Activity Set
Store Price
Nienhuis $61.90

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