Montessori Books & Card Materials
Where the child's interest inspires great work
Where the child's interest inspires great work
Maitri Learning creates Montessori materials/language cards that feature breathtaking photography. Our materials
are designed to help children ages 2 through 12 form a deep and intelligent connection with our world. Use them to
teach vocabulary, reading, geography, science, Spanish, French, and math in Montessori primary and elementary
classes, traditional classrooms, and home schools. You will find all of our products easy to introduce to children and,
then, easy for children to use independently. Download our free lesson plans for detailed instructions on how to use
these materials. Click on a link/picture for more information.
are designed to help children ages 2 through 12 form a deep and intelligent connection with our world. Use them to
teach vocabulary, reading, geography, science, Spanish, French, and math in Montessori primary and elementary
classes, traditional classrooms, and home schools. You will find all of our products easy to introduce to children and,
then, easy for children to use independently. Download our free lesson plans for detailed instructions on how to use
these materials. Click on a link/picture for more information.
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We are a Green Company
Our manufacturing and shipping practices are environmentally-friendly. We print our cards on high-quality, acid-free,
heavyweight papers made from tree-free and/or recycled fibers; we use a laminate with a non-toxic adhesive; we print our
correspondence and catalogs on recycled paper; we use recycled/recyclable shipping materials; and we recycle everything
we can. All products are made in the USA with careful attention to the environmental impact of our work.
heavyweight papers made from tree-free and/or recycled fibers; we use a laminate with a non-toxic adhesive; we print our
correspondence and catalogs on recycled paper; we use recycled/recyclable shipping materials; and we recycle everything
we can. All products are made in the USA with careful attention to the environmental impact of our work.
| Click below for: a printable catalog list of products by item # free lesson plans |
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| (c)2011 Maitri Learning, LLC. All rights reserved. Photographs in our materials may change as we work to continually improve our products. All card sizes are approximate. |
| audio lectures/ instructions on giving language presentations |
| Click here to see how these cards fit into the Big Picture of Language Development Step 1: Spoken Language Step 2: Phonetic Awareness Step 3: Creating Words (writing) Step 4: Reading |
Here's what AMI Teacher
Trainer Judi Orion has to say
about our materials:
"How delighted I am with
your language materials,
both for the toddlers and for
the 3-6 year olds. It's so
refreshing, for example, to
see a real leaf with
highlighted parts, rather than
the stylized leaf so many of
us have grown up with. How
wonderful to have both
options! I think your images
would be great for toddlers
as well - not the labels, just
the images. I appreciate your
commitment to excellence
and standards.
- Thanks," Judi Orion
Trainer Judi Orion has to say
about our materials:
"How delighted I am with
your language materials,
both for the toddlers and for
the 3-6 year olds. It's so
refreshing, for example, to
see a real leaf with
highlighted parts, rather than
the stylized leaf so many of
us have grown up with. How
wonderful to have both
options! I think your images
would be great for toddlers
as well - not the labels, just
the images. I appreciate your
commitment to excellence
and standards.
- Thanks," Judi Orion
| Click here to download a printable version of our Classroom Starter Packages (PDF) |
| Our Materials are Research-Based and Aligned with the COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS |
Vocabulary Cards (ages 2-5)
Photo cards for vocabulary building and sorting activities; real, full-color photos isolate the
vocabulary
Matching Cards (ages 3-5)
Photo cards for vocabulary building and identical matching games; real, full-color photos isolate
the vocabulary; color coding on the back allows for game play
Movable Alphabet (ages 3-5)
Allows children to build words before their hands have mastered the pencil; Affordable and built
for the young hand!
Photo cards for vocabulary building and sorting activities; real, full-color photos isolate the
vocabulary
Matching Cards (ages 3-5)
Photo cards for vocabulary building and identical matching games; real, full-color photos isolate
the vocabulary; color coding on the back allows for game play
Movable Alphabet (ages 3-5)
Allows children to build words before their hands have mastered the pencil; Affordable and built
for the young hand!
ORAL LANGUAGE/PREPARATION FOR READING
BEGINNING READING
Phonetic Reading Cards (ages 2-8; ELL all ages)
Photo cards for building vocabulary and 3-part cards for the child's first reading activities; ideal
for teaching English Language Learners (ELL) for children and adults of all ages
3-Part Reading Cards (ages 2-8)
Photo cards for vocabulary building and early whole language reading activities; Let children
read independently while building their internal dictionary of words they can read
Zoology/Natural World 3-Part Cards (ages 3-10)
Photo cards for building the foundations of zoological understanding and taxonomy; Move from
the great contrasts of living and non-living down to the kingdoms, phyla, and classes
Land & Water Cards & Books (ages 2-8)
Photo cards for vocabulary building, object-to-photo matching games, and early reading
activities
Function of Words Grammar Cards (ages 5+)
Photo and word cards for all the primary parts of speech; Slowly stretch reading ability while
having fun and learning grammar basics
Photo cards for building vocabulary and 3-part cards for the child's first reading activities; ideal
for teaching English Language Learners (ELL) for children and adults of all ages
3-Part Reading Cards (ages 2-8)
Photo cards for vocabulary building and early whole language reading activities; Let children
read independently while building their internal dictionary of words they can read
Zoology/Natural World 3-Part Cards (ages 3-10)
Photo cards for building the foundations of zoological understanding and taxonomy; Move from
the great contrasts of living and non-living down to the kingdoms, phyla, and classes
Land & Water Cards & Books (ages 2-8)
Photo cards for vocabulary building, object-to-photo matching games, and early reading
activities
Function of Words Grammar Cards (ages 5+)
Photo and word cards for all the primary parts of speech; Slowly stretch reading ability while
having fun and learning grammar basics
EMERGENT READING
"Parts of" 3-Part Photo Cards (ages 5+)
Photo cards for teaching external anatomy of vertebrates, invertebrates, and botanical
groups
Books
Geography, Botany, and Zoology Books designed specifically for the academic
explorations of the young child
"Parts of" Multi-part Definition Cards (ages 6+)
Word/phrase cards that create textual word puzzles for teaching external anatomy of
vertebrates, invertebrates, and botanical groups and for strengthening grammar and
sentence analysis abilities
Book & Card Sets (ages 3+)
Everything the child needs: 3-Part Cards, Definition Cards, and a Definition Booklet
together in one economical set
Photo cards for teaching external anatomy of vertebrates, invertebrates, and botanical
groups
Books
Geography, Botany, and Zoology Books designed specifically for the academic
explorations of the young child
"Parts of" Multi-part Definition Cards (ages 6+)
Word/phrase cards that create textual word puzzles for teaching external anatomy of
vertebrates, invertebrates, and botanical groups and for strengthening grammar and
sentence analysis abilities
Book & Card Sets (ages 3+)
Everything the child needs: 3-Part Cards, Definition Cards, and a Definition Booklet
together in one economical set
MATH
Math Equations (ages 4+)
Addition, Multiplication, Subtraction, Short Division, and Long Division equations (static and
dynamic) to use with your hands-on math materials
Addition, Multiplication, Subtraction, Short Division, and Long Division equations (static and
dynamic) to use with your hands-on math materials
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Chinese 3-Part Cards & Books (ages 3+)
Photo cards for vocabulary building and early reading activities in Chinese; excellent for
native Chinese speakers and second language learners
French 3-Part Cards (ages 5+)
Photo cards for vocabulary building and early reading activities in French; excellent for
native French speakers and second language learners
Spanish 3-Part Cards (ages 5+)
Photo cards for vocabulary building and early reading activities in Spanish; excellent for
native Spanish speakers and second language learners
Photo cards for vocabulary building and early reading activities in Chinese; excellent for
native Chinese speakers and second language learners
French 3-Part Cards (ages 5+)
Photo cards for vocabulary building and early reading activities in French; excellent for
native French speakers and second language learners
Spanish 3-Part Cards (ages 5+)
Photo cards for vocabulary building and early reading activities in Spanish; excellent for
native Spanish speakers and second language learners
| Each of our card packets comes in a sturdy, recloseable bag that makes it easy to store and rotate materials. |
A collection of the key materials and lessons that lay the foundation for writing and reading
Children's House Classroom Starter Set
These are the basics you need to offer in a classroom of students who are 2.9 to 6 years old.
Elementary Classroom Starter Set
These are the basics you need to offer in a classroom of students who are 6 to 9 years old.
Complete Collection of Maitri Learning Materials
One each of our entire collection of laminated English Card & Book materials.
Children's House Classroom Starter Set
These are the basics you need to offer in a classroom of students who are 2.9 to 6 years old.
Elementary Classroom Starter Set
These are the basics you need to offer in a classroom of students who are 6 to 9 years old.
Complete Collection of Maitri Learning Materials
One each of our entire collection of laminated English Card & Book materials.
