Montessori Solar System Classification Set with 3-Part Cards, miniature planet objects, and simple description cards. This hands-on astronomy material supports planet vocabulary, early reading, and classification skills.
Children match miniature planet models to picture cards, pair labels with images, and use control cards for self-checking. Each object includes a short description card with simple sentences for reading practice.
Ideal for preschool and up, homeschool science, space units, and classroom learning centers.
What’s Included
Miniature Space Objects
9 miniature models
Sun
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Laminated Cards
36 cards total, 4 card types per object
9 Control cards with picture and label
9 Picture cards with image only
9 Label cards with word only
9 Description cards for reading practice
Description Card Text
Sun
The sun is a star.
It gives light and heat to Earth.
Planets move around the sun.
Mercury
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.
It is very small.
It is very hot during the day.
Venus
Venus is the second planet from the sun.
It is covered with thick clouds.
It is very hot.
Earth
Earth is the planet we live on.
It has air and water.
Living things live on Earth.
Mars
Mars is called the red planet.
It is smaller than Earth.
Mars is very cold.
Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet.
It has many moons.
It is made mostly of gas.
Saturn
Saturn has rings.
It is a gas planet.
It has many moons.
Uranus
Uranus is very far from the sun.
It is very cold.
It spins on its side.
Neptune
Neptune is far from the sun.
It is very cold.
It looks blue.
How to Use
1. Match object
Choose a planet model and match it to the correct picture or control card. Say the name aloud.
2. Match picture
Lay out the picture cards and match each one to its control card.
3. Match label to picture
Read the label card and place it under the matching picture card.
4. Read the description
Read the description card for each object to build comprehension and planet vocabulary.
Details
Theme
Solar System, Space, Astronomy
Skills
Vocabulary
Matching
Early Reading
Fine Motor
Recommended Age
Preschool and up
Safety
Contains small parts. Adult supervision recommended.
Materials
Laminated cardstock cards
Printed images
Miniature planet objects
Packaging materials