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Hanukkah Nomenclature Cards

Hanukkah Nomenclature Cards

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$3.75 - $3.75
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Build Hanukkah vocabulary with this classic set of Montessori 3-part cards, a printable PDF designed for ages 3 to 6. This collection features 10 essential Festival of Lights symbols presented in the traditional nomenclature card format: picture card, picture with label card, and label card. Perfect for language development, cultural studies, and building early reading readiness through precise vocabulary work.

📦 What's Included

  • 10 complete sets: 30 cards total (3 cards per object)
  • Card size: 3.5 x 5 inches
  • 5 pages: Print on cardstock and laminate for classroom durability
  • Objects featured: Menorah, dreidel, gelt, sufganiyot, Torah, kippah, goblet, oil pitcher, Star of David, and gift

💡 Learning Benefits

  • Build precise Hanukkah vocabulary through isolated concepts
  • Support early reading through word and image association
  • Develop visual discrimination by matching pictures to labels
  • Strengthen cultural awareness and respect for Jewish traditions
  • Practice independent work with built-in control of error

🎯 How to Use 3-Part Cards

  • Introduction: Present the picture cards first using the three-period lesson (see below)
  • Matching work: Once your child knows the vocabulary, introduce the label cards and invite them to match labels to pictures
  • Reading check: Use the picture-with-label cards as the control of error so your child can self-correct their matches
  • Storage: Keep all three card types together in an envelope or small basket on the cultural studies shelf
  • Extension: Invite your child to use the label cards to label real Hanukkah objects during the holiday

🕎 The Three-Period Lesson

Montessori teachers use the three-period lesson to introduce new vocabulary. Here's how to apply it with these cards:

Period One (Naming): Show your child 3 picture cards. Point to each and say the name clearly: "This is a menorah. This is a dreidel. This is gelt."

Period Two (Recognition): Ask your child to identify each object: "Can you show me the dreidel? Where is the menorah? Point to the gelt." Mix up the order and repeat several times.

Period Three (Recall): Point to each card and ask: "What is this?" If they answer correctly, they've mastered the vocabulary. If not, return to Period One.

🎓 Teaching Tip from a Montessori Guide

Don't rush to introduce all 10 sets at once. Start with 3 objects your child already has some familiarity with, then add new vocabulary gradually. The three-period lesson works best when it feels playful, not like a test. If your child seems tired or frustrated, stop and return to it later.

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