As with all things Montessori, students begin with the concreteand move to the a
bstract. When learning geography, students first develop an understanding that t
he earth is a round globe, made up of land and water. They then manipulate the s
hape of each continent before addressing its name and location. Montessori: Map
Work introduces readers to the seven continents via textured edges to trace with
their fingers, modes of transportation between each one for spatial context, an
d illustrated native animals for relevant and meaningful associations. Young chi
ldren will absorb the age-appropriate geography and gain a better sense of their
place in the world.
