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Apples Magni Match

Apples Magni Match

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$2.50
$2.50 - $2.50
$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.

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