Apples Magni Match
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$2.50
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$2.50
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Turn your little scientist loose with this magnifying glass activity, a printable PDF featuring 10 apple matching cards that encourage close observation and hands-on exploration for ages 3–6.
📦 What's Included
- 10 magni-match sets: Two-piece cards showing full apple and magnified detail
- Apple varieties featured: Different types of apples for variety exploration
- 4 pages: Ready to print on cardstock
- Magnifying glass activity: Designed for use with a real magnifying glass
💡 Learning Benefits
- Visual discrimination through detailed observation
- Attention to detail and concentration development
- Scientific observation skills with magnification
- Matching practice between whole and detail
- Introduction to tool use for investigation
🎯 How to Use
- Print and laminate cards for durability
- Provide a real magnifying glass for exploration
- Demonstrate matching a magnified detail to its full card
- Encourage children to examine each detail carefully before matching
- Mix pieces and present for independent matching work
- Store with magnifying glass on a science or nature shelf
🔍 Teaching Tip from a Montessori Guide
The magnifying glass transforms a simple matching activity into scientific investigation. Show children how to move the glass closer and farther to adjust focus. This tool-use skill carries over into nature walks, garden exploration, and future science work.
🔗 Pair This With
- Apples Flash Cards – Learn apple variety names before detailed observation
- Apples Mini Bundle – Includes Magni-Match, workbook, and cutting strips
- Magni-Match Mega Bundle – 32 themed magnifying activities for year-round learning