Animals of Oceania Nomenclature Cards

Children ages 3–8 discover Oceanian wildlife with these 20-set nomenclature cards, a printable PDF featuring real photos of kangaroos, koalas, platypuses, and other animals native to Australia and the Pacific islands for building geographic vocabulary and understanding of unique ecosystems.

📦 What's Included

• 20 three-part card sets: Picture card, control card with image and label, and separate label card
• Real photographs: High-quality images of animals in natural habitats
• 10 pages: Ready to print on cardstock

💡 Learning Benefits

• Oceanian animal vocabulary and identification
• Understanding of unique Australian and Pacific island wildlife
• Three-period lesson practice with control of error
• Foundation for learning about endemic species and isolation
• Geographic awareness of continent-specific ecosystems

🎯 How to Use

• Present using the three-period lesson format
• Start with well-known animals like kangaroos or koalas before introducing unique species
• Introduce picture cards first, adding labels as vocabulary develops
• Use control cards for independent matching and self-correction
• Pair with Oceania on the globe or puzzle map for geographic context
• Discuss why many Oceanian animals are found nowhere else on Earth

🦘 Teaching Tip from a Montessori Guide

Oceania offers a perfect opportunity to introduce the concept of endemic species. Explain that because Australia was separated from other continents for millions of years, its animals evolved differently, making this continent's wildlife truly special.

🔗 Pair This With

• Animals and Continents Sorting Cards – Sort Oceanian animals from other continents
• Animals of Asia Nomenclature Cards – Compare Oceanian and Asian wildlife
• Animals of Africa Nomenclature Cards – Explore African continent animals

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• Continents Collection
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