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Download the package contents as a pdf file.
Updated: June 29th, 2026
This teacher training manual introduces the foundational concepts of zoology for the primary age group, guiding educators in nurturing children’s natural curiosity about animals and the living world around them. Through a sequence of lessons and activities, this manual supports the development of early zoological understanding, beginning with the introduction of living things and animal characteristics and progressing toward classification, body structure, life cycles, habitats, and the study of vertebrates and invertebrates. Children are guided to build a strong foundation in observation, language, classification, and respect for living things through hands-on experiences.
The lessons and activities in this manual follow a clear sequence of instruction, supporting teachers as they introduce zoology materials and concepts throughout the school year. They are designed to meet the needs and developmental levels within the primary classroom, with variations for differentiation and extensions to deepen understanding and expand the work. This manual provides a comprehensive guide to early zoological education and helps children develop an appreciation for the diversity of animal life while fostering a sense of empathy and responsibility for the living world around them.
This manual contains 432 pages and is produced and published by Alison's Montessori and Educational Materials. It also comes with a supplemental packet with reproducible materials for use in the classroom. Please see the attached files for the table of contents, product index, and sample lesson plan.
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PB11
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Parts of a Horse Puzzle (Premium Quality)
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PB11.01
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Classification of Vertebrates & Invertebrates Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC341
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Classification of Plants & Animals (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC340
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Classification of Plants & Animals (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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L622
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Animals and their Young Matching Tiles
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Z235
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Animal Family - Horse
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Z237
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Animal Family - Lion
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Z62
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Animal Track Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC146
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Animal Classification Cards - Skin Covering (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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G360
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Continents and Their Animals Sorting Tiles
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SC222
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Animal Classification Cards - Continent (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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L634.P.SET
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Object to Picture Matching: Pets
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L634.S.SET
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Object to Silhouette Matching: Pets
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L556
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Picture Matching Cards - Pre-Historic Animals (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC358
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Vertebrates Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC346
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Vertebrates Classification Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC150
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Animal Classification Cards - Class (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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PB12
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Parts of a Fish Puzzle (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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PB12.01
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Parts of a Fish Puzzle Nomenclature Cards (3-6) (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z172.SET
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Life Cycle Set: Salmon
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Z62.W
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Animal Track Matching Tiles
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SC380.08
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Types of Fish Puzzle
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SC380
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Fish Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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PB14
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Parts of a Frog Puzzle (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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PB14.01
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Parts of a Frog Puzzle Nomenclature Cards (3-6) (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z34.SET
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Life Cycle Set: Frog 1 (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z34.01
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Life Cycle of a Frog Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC375
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Amphibians Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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PB15
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Parts of a Tortoise Puzzle (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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PB15.01
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Parts of a Tortoise Puzzle Nomenclature Cards (3-6) (Premium Quality) (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z106
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Parts of a Turtle Puzzle (Elementary)
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Z106.01
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Parts of a Turtle Nomenclature Cards (3-6) (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z93.SET
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Life Cycle Set: Sea Turtle
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Z93.01
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Life Cycle of a Sea Turtle Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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sc377
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Reptiles Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z244
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Turtles Vs Tortoises Chart with Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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PB13
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Parts of a Bird Puzzle (Premium Quality)
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PB13.01
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Parts of a Bird Puzzle Nomenclature Cards (3-6) (Premium Quality) (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z250.08
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Birds and their Eggs Puzzle
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Z251.08
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Birds and their Feathers Puzzle
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Z53.SET
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Life Cycle Set: Chicken
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Z53.01
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Life Cycle of a Chicken - Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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L635.P.SET
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Object to Picture Matching: Penguins
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L635.S.SET
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Object to Silhouette Matching: Penguins
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SC379
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Types of Birds Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z69.08
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Parts of a Lion Puzzle
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Z69.01
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Parts of a Lion Three Part Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC554.08
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Layers of Human Body Puzzle: Male
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SC392.01
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Human Body Parts Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC132.08
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Major Organs of the Human Body Puzzle
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SC132.01
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Major Organs of the Human Body Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC378
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Mammals Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC357
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Invertebrates Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC342
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Invertebrates Classification Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z35.A
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Life Cycle of a Mealworm Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC382.08
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Parts of a Mollusk Puzzle
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SC382.01
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Parts of a Mollusk Nomenclature Cards 3-6 (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z173.SET
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Life Cycle Set: Snail
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SC382
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Mollusks Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC379.08
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Types of Birds Puzzle
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Z24.08
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Parts of a Spider Puzzle
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Z24.01
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Parts of a Spider Nomenclature Cards (3-6) (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z179.SET
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Life Cycle Set: Spider
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Z194.08
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Parts of a Grasshopper Puzzle
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Z194.01
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Parts of a Grasshopper Nomenclature Cards (3-6) (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z230.SET
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Life Cycle Set: Grasshopper
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Z182.08
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A Honeybee Society Puzzle
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Z182.01
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A Honeybee Society Nomenclature Cards (3-6) (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z92.SET
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Life Cycle Set: Honeybee
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PB16
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Parts of a Butterfly Puzzle (Premium Quality)
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PB16.01
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Parts of a Butterfly Puzzle Nomenclature Cards (3-6) (Premium Quality) (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z16.SET
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Life Cycle Set: Butterfly
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Z16.01
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Life Cycle of a Butterfly Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z43.08
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Butterflies of North America Puzzle
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Z43
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Butterflies of North America (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z32
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Butterfly Matching Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z74.08
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Life Cycle Puzzle: Silkworm
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Z74.01
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Life Cycle of a Silk Worm Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z170.08
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Parts of an Annelid Puzzle
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Z170.01
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Parts of an Annelid Nomenclature Cards (3-6) (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z33.SET
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Life Cycle Set: Earthworm 1
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Z33.01
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Life Cycle of an Earthworm Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z193.08
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Parts of a Crustacean Puzzle
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Z193.01
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Parts of a Crustacean Nomenclature Cards (3-6) (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC386
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Crustaceans Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC448.08
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Parts of a Sea Anemone Puzzle
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SC448.01
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Parts of a Sea Anemone Nomenclature Cards (3-6) (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z184.08
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Life Cycle Puzzle: Jellyfish
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Z01.08
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Parts of an Arthropod Puzzle
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Z01.01
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Parts of an Arthropod (3-6) (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC383
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Arthropods Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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Z144.08
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Parts of an Echinoderm Puzzle
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Z144.01
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Parts of an Echinoderm Three Part Cards (3-6) (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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SC384
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Echinoderms Nomenclature Cards (Printed, Laminate & Cut)
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PB18
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Cabinet for Zoology Puzzles (Premium Quality)
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PB22
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Square Cabinet for Six Science or Geography Puzzles
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PB23
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Rectangular Cabinet for Six Science or Geography Puzzles
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