Cosmic Curriculum
"Since it has been ... necessary to give so much to the child, let us give him a vision of the whole universe. The universe is an imposing reality, and an answer to all questions.... All things are part of the universe, and are connected with each other to form one whole unity. The idea helps the mind of the child to become focused, to stop wandering in an aimless quest for knowledge. He is satisfied having found the universal centre of himself with all things." (Maria Montessori, To Educate the Human Potential).
Cosmic Story Mat. New! »
Finally, there are interactive materials to use as a follow-up for the Big Bang Story. Beautiful illustrations accompany your story as children imagine the beginning of the Universe. An abstract concept is brought to the concrete with sequence cards designed for individual work. The story is revisited as they read the text and match it to the illustrations. A large canvas mat (32x 50) depicts a spiral timeline marking history from the Big Bang. Children place arrows to mark points in the timeline from 14 billion years ago until the present. Then, thumbprints of the illustrations are placed along the timeline.
Cosmic Story Mat Lesson Plan
Cosmic Story Mat Lesson Plan
Cosmic Nesting Boxes »
Nesting boxes clarify for children how they can live in North America and their hometown at the same time. Custom box for your state and labels for your school, city, and state. Available for any continent and country on the planet.