Developing a natural interest in learning is what starts the day a child enters this world. These 3-part cards are one of the best Montessori materials for kids for this purpose. And, you might have heard of them in regards to the language materials used in Montessori.

Understanding Montessori 3-Part Cards

These cards are versatile learning materials that are made for kids of different age groups. Montessori cards are commonly used with age groups of 3-6 years and 6-9 years. But, you can also put them to use with infants up to 3 years of age. And, you can find a variety of designs and types available online to make learning more fun and entertaining.

However, if you are new to these cards, you can learn more about them and their use with kids. Here’s some quick introduction to these cards:

• There are 3 cards with a different function for each. The picture cards carry images of objects and word cards carry their names. Third, are control cards that contain both image and name together.
• Usually, these Montessori cards are used with children of 3 to 6 years age group. Both picture and word cards are spread out for kids to make the right matches. Then, they verify their answers with the control cards.

That’s not the only way and you can find more useful ways of putting Montessori 3-part cards to use.

Why the Name ‘Three-part Cards’?

As stated above, the name justifies 3 cards provided in the pack. However, that also refers to the 3-step learning process.

• Step 1 – Naming (Introduction): Introduce objects to your infant through these cards. Hold an image up, tell him/her the name, and ask to repeat.
• Step 2 – Recognizing (Identification): For a year old kid, you can start asking the kid to pick up the picture card for a certain object.
• Step 3 – Remembering (Cognition): For 2+ years, you can ask them to name items based on the card shown.

Thus, following these 3 steps can help your kid start identifying things and develop memorization skills.

Guide to Use Montessori 3-Part Cards

The age group you are planning to use these cards creates a difference in how you will be using them. As discussed above, children above 3 years of age can read and match names but toddlers haven’t learned reading yet. With that said, here are a few ways to make the most of these three-part cards.

• Matching Cards: While toddlers can’t read and write, they can see and identify images. So, you can show them picture cards and ask them to match the same images on control cards.
• Matching with Objects: Alternatively, you can show the kid some objects around and ask him/her to find the matching cards. These matching cards can be either pictures or control cards.

The best part of using these Montessori cards is that you can use them for a range of subjects. Plus, you can set the pace of learning for your kid through that stepwise approach. Let us know how are you using (or planning to use) them with your infant o