Bees Magni Match
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$2.50
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Original price
$2.50
Original price
$2.50
$2.50
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$2.50
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$2.50
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Turn your preschooler into a tiny entomologist with this magnifying glass activity—10 illustrated bee pairs that sharpen observation skills and make scientific investigation feel like detective work for ages 3–7.
📦 What's Included
- 10 magni-match sets: Large reference cards paired with smaller magnified detail pieces
- Illustrated bee designs: Colorful watercolor-style bee illustrations
- 8 pages: Ready to print on cardstock
- Magnifying glass activity: Designed for use with a real magnifying glass
💡 Learning Benefits
- Scientific observation using real investigation tools
- Visual discrimination matching magnified details to whole images
- Fine motor control holding and positioning magnifying glass
- Concentration building through focused examination
- Introduction to entomology study methods
🎯 How to Use
- Print on cardstock and laminate for durability
- Provide a real child-sized magnifying glass
- Demonstrate examining large card through magnifying glass
- Show how to match magnified small piece to correct large card
- Mix up small pieces for independent matching work
- Use during spring or summer pollinator studies
🐝 Teaching Tip from a Montessori Guide
The magnifying glass isn't just a prop—it's the point. This activity teaches children how scientists actually observe the natural world: slowly, carefully, noticing tiny details most people miss. They're not just matching pictures; they're learning to see like an entomologist.
🔗 Pair This With
- Bees Flash Cards – Learn bee species names
- Life Cycle of a Bee – Study bee development