Geometric Cabinet

The Geometric Cabinet provides systematic exploration of plane figures, developing visual discrimination and geometric vocabulary.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Sensorial
• Learning area: Visual Discrimination
• Level: Ages 3-6

Objectives

• Discriminate plane geometric shapes
• Develop shape vocabulary
• Prepare for geometry
• Build visual perception

Materials

• Geometric Cabinet: 6 drawers with insets
• Circles, rectangles, triangles, polygons, curved figures
• Control cards at three levels

Instructions

1. Present one drawer. 2. Remove shapes from frames by knobs. 3. Trace edge with two fingers. 4. Return to frame. 5. Match shapes to control cards. 6. Three-period lesson for names.

Educator tip

Present drawers in sequence: circles first, then rectangles, triangles, polygons.

Assessment

Child identifies, traces, and names geometric shapes.

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