Explore harvest vegetables with these Montessori-inspired 3-part life cycle cards featuring real photos! Perfect for teaching plant biology, sequencing skills, and agricultural awareness through three complete crop cycles: corn, beans, and zucchini.
These Montessori materials support science learning through concrete, visual exploration. Children develop classification skills, botanical vocabulary, and understanding of plant growth stages using clear photography of actual vegetables at each life stage.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 3 Complete Harvest Vegetable Life Cycle Sets (Corn, Beans, zucchini)
- Control cards (picture + label) for each stage
- Picture cards (image only) for matching
- Label cards (text only) for reading practice
- Complete instructions
- Digital PDF – Instant Download – Print and Laminate
IDEAL FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE:
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Exploring plant biology and growth processes
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Developing classification and sequencing skills
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Ready for independent matching activities
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Learning about food sources and agriculture
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Building scientific vocabulary and observation skills
KEY FEATURES:
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Real photography provides authentic visual learning experiences across three crops
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Three distinct plant life cycles encourage comparative botanical thinking
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Self-correcting Montessori design supports independent practice and mastery
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Cross-seasonal appeal extends beyond Thanksgiving into general harvest studies
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Comprehensive card sets include control, picture, and label cards for each stage
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Understand sequential stages of plant growth from seed to harvest
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Develop botanical vocabulary through labeled imagery
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Practice classification and sorting skills with multiple plant species
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Build observation skills by comparing growth patterns across vegetables
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Establish foundational biology concepts through concrete materials
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Strengthen visual discrimination and matching abilities
Transform harvest learning into meaningful science exploration with these educator-designed materials that make plant biology accessible and engaging for young learners.
