Lil' Nature Guides
for curious explorers ages 3-9
“There is no description, no image in any book that is capable of replacing the sight of real trees, and all the life to be found around them, in a real forest.”
Maria Montessori,
From Childhood to Adolescence, 1948.
Montessori nature guides
Materials designed around Montessori pedagogy, with rigorous content and naturalist illustrations, to learn as close to nature as possible.
Montessori material
Nomenclature cards, classification cards and life cycles: the whole Montessori world to spark your child's curiosity.
Evolving
Material that grows with your child: from first vocabulary at age 3 to scientific definitions at age 9.
Reliable and precise
The exact scientific word paired with a detailed illustration, so your child recognizes what they observe in nature.
Inspiring
Creative workshops and activities to encourage exploration: your child observes, handles and names in turn.
At the pace of your nature outings
From a Sunday family walk to a Montessori outdoor class, you'll find tools that fit your lifestyle and what you want.
Mini-guide
A pocket format to take along, turning a simple walk into a treasure hunt for lil' curious minds.
Complete guide
To explore a theme in depth: silent cards, labelled cards, reading labels and definitions. Included: a creative workshop and an activity to learn hands-on.
Themed box
A 360° discovery of a theme to share the experience of a Montessori class outdoors. It brings together 3 complete, complementary guides.
Customizable options
Because every family has its preferences, our Montessori guides come in print or cursive handwriting, in French, English or Dutch. Tailor-made for every lil' explorer!
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Learning in the heart of nature
Your child deserves more than two 15-minute outdoor breaks in a paved playground at school. Lil' Nature Guides are rooted in a simple belief: nature is the best place for children to explore, play, learn and grow...
... with wonder,
unlike screens that simply captivate.
... with emotional balance
because nature calms and helps ease stress.
... in good health,
as going outside strengthens the immune system and the vision.
... while developping essential skills,
like building coordination and supporting cognitive abilities.
... with mindfulness
and a slow pace, nurturing focus and confidence.
Behind the scenes of the adventure
I'm a French mom who has been living in the Netherlands for over 10 years. It rains often here, but never for long. We get around by bike only, and life naturally revolves around the outdoors: at daycare, at school and even during the lunch break. The Dutch spend a large part of their time outside. There is even a Scandinavian saying deeply rooted here: “There is no bad weather, only bad clothing.”
At the same time, Montessori pedagogy suits the scientist in me: passing on the precise word and relying on realistic illustrations to spark my children's curiosity. Nature is observed and experienced in the field. That's why once a week, whatever the weather, we put on our boots and raincoats for our outdoor nature club.
So I created a range of materials and resources true to Montessori principles, specifically designed to go outdoors with us. Botany, zoology, physics, chemistry... So many treasures to explore with wonder.
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