{"product_id":"cloud-viewer","title":"Cloud Viewer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis biology activity introduces children to plants, animals, and the natural world through hands-on exploration. Tool for exploring cloud shapes and pattern recognition. We see in cloud shapes what is already in our imaginations, and then, using the cloud viewer, match the real clouds to the printed image. Description: Children love to lie on the grass, gazing up at the blue sky, dreaming about the shapes of the clouds, imagining them as animals, people or mountains. Eventually, they ask, what keeps the clouds up in the sky? What are their names? How high do they go? The Cloud Viewer, together with the cloud activity, helps answer some of these questions for the Child. The Cloud Viewer: A square, ply-wood paddle, with a cut-out in the center and a handle 10 images of different cloud formations surround the cut-out each image is labelled; The Child holds the cut-out portion of the paddle, over the cloud to view it; Children match the real cloud to one of the images, once the Child identifies the type of cloud, they can refer to the cloud activity material to learn more about it. Children must use this viewer under supervision. Teach them the danger to their eyes, if they look directly at the sun. Size of the Cloud Viewer: paddle – 22 x 21 x cm \/ (8.5″ x 8″) handle – 8.5 x 4 cm \/ (3¼” x 1.5″)\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eRecommended Age Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenerally suitable for ages 3–6 with adult supervision; may extend based on readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eKey Learning Outcomes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages curiosity about living things.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelops vocabulary about plants, animals, and the environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports concentration and observation skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eHow It’s Used\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the activity on a child-sized table or mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite the child to explore the pieces or cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage matching, sorting, or identifying parts of living things.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eTips for Home Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate nature walks and observation into daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage children to share what they discover about the natural world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Safety Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlways exercise extreme caution and care, never leave a child unattended and without adequate supervision with any of the equipment or material advertised on our website and catalogue. Many of the products on our website and in the catalogue are designed according to scientific teaching principles. They are teaching aids, not toys. They must be used under professionally trained adult supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOur products include educational Montessori materials as well as child-friendly educational toys. Montessori materials are teaching aids and not toys — they must be used under adult supervision. Toys in this category are designed for play but still require appropriate care and supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eThe Heart of Montessori Learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn Montessori education, the importance of learning is not found only in the materials, but in the way they are introduced. The true magic lies in the prepared adult, the prepared environment, and the respectful relationship between adult and child. When this relationship is built on trust, respect, and authentic love, the child feels safe and inspired to explore. As Dr. Maria Montessori explained, it is through this deep connection that learning is joyfully and naturally absorbed. Montessori called her approach an “education for peace” — nurturing not only knowledge and skills, but also compassion, understanding, and respect for self, others, and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A2Z Montessori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628256477437,"sku":"SC6811","price":27.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.montessoriathome.com.au\/products\/cloud-viewer","provider":"Montessori At Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}