Montessori Geography Rock Activity for Kids

Okay, it's official. I am not only obsessed with Montessori geography but I am also obsessed with rocks and minerals. This post highlights a fun preschool geography matching activity with rocks and landmarks. In Montessori, geography includes physical (like learning about landforms) and culture. This activity falls into both areas within geography.

Montessori-Inspired Geography Rock Activity for Rocks

The Montessori-inspired activity is simple: Matching a landmark to the rock with which it was constructed. 

Materials – Preschool Geography Rock Activity

• Rocks/Landmark Matching Cards
• Safari World Landmarks TOOB
• Safari Around The World TOOB
• Rand Mcnally Landmarks Flashcards (optional since you have the free printable but are a great resource)
• Types of Rocks Downloadable Printable from Montessori Printshop (you will have to print, cut, & laminate)
• Globe (optional but a great add-on to the activity)
• Laminator (optional)

Approach – Preschool Geography Rock Activity

• Invite your child to do the activity
• Review parts of the earth & types of rocks
• Review landmarks via cards and/or mini replicas
• Invite the child to match the mini replica and the image
• Ask questions & explain the background on the landmarks (e.g. how were these structures built)
• With the child, match the structure with the type of rock from which it was made
• Bring out a globe and locate the area in which these landmarks are found, speaking specifically about what type of rock is found where and why
• Encourage the child to do the activity on his own