Classified Cards
Classified Cards are a comprehensive collection of beautifully illustrated Montessori language materials designed to support the child’s developing vocabulary, classification skills and understanding of the world. Rooted in AMI Montessori pedagogy, the cards introduce children to precise language through carefully organised categories such as animals, plants, geography, practical life, science and culture. The materials encourage observation, conversation, matching, reading and independent exploration, helping the child refine language while building connections between words, concepts and real-world experiences. Suitable for use in Montessori environments and at home, the Classified Cards support oral language development, reading preparation and the child’s natural curiosity about the world around them.
As you browse the different sets of cards some will be more relevant to your culture than others. Please feel free to omit cards or combine cards from another set when using them with your children. Please note that the flags represented are the flags of the member states of the United Nations. As we develop the site we will be happy to add cards that match your specific culture and would appreciate any suggestions that you may have. We are also working to translate the resources into as many languages as possible and have included a translation template with each set of the Classified Cards. Please email translations to info@montessoridigital.org.
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Garden Shed
Media Type: Photograph (cut-out)
Words: composting bin, dibber, flower pot, fork, garden shed, gloves, gravel, hose, lawnmower, leaf rake, pail, rake, shears, soil, spade, trowel, watering can, wheelbarrow
Languages: English GB, English US, ภาษาไทย, Română, Español, 中文, Pусский, Tiếng Việt
Bathroom
Media Type: Photograph (cut-out)
Words: basin, bath, bath brush, bath mat, bathroom, face flannel, mirror, nail brush, soap, soap dish, sponge, taps, toilet, toilet brush, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, towel rail
Languages: English GB, English US, ภาษาไทย, Română, Español, 中文, Pусский, Tiếng Việt, Italiano, Français, Српски, Latviešu, Dutch, Slovenščina, Suomeksi, 한국어, 繁體中文, 日本語, Português, Polski, Croatia, Deutsche, Ελληνικά, Українська, Magyar, Dansk, Greenlandic, Eesti, Gaeilge, Norsk, Czech, שפה עברית
Bathroom
Media Type: Photograph (cut-out)
Words: bathroom, bucket, mirror, miswak, pit latrine, pit toilet, sink, soap, soap dish, tap, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, towel rail
Languages: English GB, English US, Kiswahili, Français, Српски, Slovenščina, 한국어, 日本語, 繁體中文, Português, Polski, Croatia, Deutsche, Ελληνικά, Español, Maa, Latviešu, أَ لعَرَبية, Українська
Bedroom
Media Type: Photograph (cut-out)
Words: alarm clock, bed, bedroom, bedside table, chest of drawers, curtains, dressing table, duvet, laundry basket, ottoman, pillow, quilt, table lamp, wardrobe
Languages: English GB, English US, ภาษาไทย, Română, Español, 中文, Pусский, Tiếng Việt, Italiano, Français, Српски, Dutch, Slovenščina, 한국어, 繁體中文, 日本語, Português, Polski, Croatia, Монгол хэл, Deutsche, Ελληνικά, Magyar, Greenlandic, Eesti, שפה עברית, أَ لعَرَبية, Українська
Bedroom
Media Type: Photograph (cut-out)
Words: bed, bedroom, blanket, curtains, floor mat, mattress, mosquito net, pillow, sheets, wardrobe
Languages: English GB, English US, Kiswahili, Français, Српски, Slovenščina, 한국어, 日本語, 繁體中文, Português, Croatia, Монгол хэл, Deutsche, Ελληνικά, Magyar, Maa, Українська
Kitchen
Media Type: Photograph (cut-out)
Words: blender, clock, cooker, cup and saucer, egg cup, fork, fry pan, glass, hand mixer, kettle, kitchen, knife, ladle, mug, oven mitt, plate, pot, salt and pepper mill, scales, soup spoon, spatula, tea towel, teapot, teaspoon, toaster
Languages: English GB, English US, ภาษาไทย, Română, Español, 中文, Pусский, Tiếng Việt, Српски, Français, Latviešu, Slovenščina, 한국어, 日本語, 繁體中文, Português, Polski, Croatia, Монгол хэл, Deutsche, Italiano, Ελληνικά, Magyar, Dansk, Greenlandic, Eesti, Dutch, שפה עברית, أَ لعَرَبية, Українська
Living Room
Media Type: Photograph (cut-out)
Words: armchair, book case, coffee table, cushion, fireplace, lamp, living room, nest of tables, painting, pot plant, rug, sideboard, sofa, television
Languages: English GB, English US, ภาษาไทย, Română, Español, 中文, Pусский, Tiếng Việt, Italiano, Français, Српски, Dutch, Slovenščina, 한국어, 日本語, 繁體中文, Português, Polski, Croatia, Монгол хэл, Deutsche, Ελληνικά, Magyar, Dansk, Greenlandic, שפה עברית, أَ لعَرَبية, Українська
Cleaning Equipment
Media Type: Photograph (cut-out)
Words: broom, bucket, cleaning cloth, feather duster, floor cloth, gloves, grass broom, mop, scrubbing brush, soap, sponge
Languages: English GB, English US, Kiswahili, Français, Српски, Latviešu, Slovenščina, 한국어, 日本語, 繁體中文, Português, Croatia, Монгол хэл, Deutsche, Ελληνικά, Magyar, Maa
Cleaning Equipment
Media Type: Illustration (digital)
Words: apron, basin, broom, bucket, dust bin, dust pan, dust pan brush, scrubbing brush, sponge, tea towel
Languages: English GB, English US, ภาษาไทย, Română, Español, 中文, Pусский, Tiếng Việt, Italiano, Français, Српски, Latviešu, Dutch, Slovenščina, Suomeksi, 한국어, 日本語, 繁體中文, Português, Polski, Croatia, Монгол хэл, Deutsche, Ελληνικά, Magyar, Greenlandic, שפה עברית, أَ لعَرَبية, Українська
Kitchen Utensils
Media Type: Photograph (cut-out)
Words: casserole dish, cooking pot, corelle plate, cup, flask, fork, gourd spoon, kettle, kitchen knife, knife, mortar and pestle, palm leaf plate, plastic bowl, plate, pot, salad servers, sieve, spoon, steel bowl, stove, tin plate, winnowing tray, wooden bowl, wooden spoon
Languages: English GB, English US, Kiswahili, Српски, Slovenščina, 한국어, 日本語, 繁體中文, Português, Croatia, Монгол хэл, Ελληνικά, Maa, أَ لعَرَبية, Українська
Wet Weather Gear
Media Type: Photograph (cut-out)
Words: jumper, raincoat, socks, t-shirt, waterproof trousers, wellingtons
Languages: English GB, English US
Winter Clothing
Media Type: Photograph (cut-out)
Words: boots, jacket, jumper, long-sleeve top, mittens, scarf, socks, trousers, woolly hat
Languages: English GB, English US
Neighbourhood
Transport General
Media Type: Photograph (cut-out)
Words: bicycle, boat, bus, car, moped, motorcycle, pickup truck, plane, sailing boat, train
Languages: English GB, English US, Kiswahili, Français, Српски, Dutch, Slovenščina, Suomeksi, 한국어, 日本語, 繁體中文, Português, Croatia, Монгол хэл, Deutsche, Ελληνικά, Magyar, Maa, Dansk, Greenlandic, Catalan, שפה עברית
Transport Air
Media Type: Illustration (digital)
Words: aeroplane, balloon, blimp, glider, hang-glider, helicopter, jumbo jet, rocket, seaplane, space shuttle
Languages: English GB, English US, ภาษาไทย, Română, Español, 中文, Pусский, Tiếng Việt, Italiano, Français, Српски, Dutch, Slovenščina, 한국어, 日本語, 繁體中文, Português, Polski, Croatia, Монгол хэл, Deutsche, Ελληνικά, Magyar, Dansk, Greenlandic, Catalan, שפה עברית, أَ لعَرَبية, Українська
Transport Ground
Media Type: Photograph (cut-out)
Words: bicycle, bus, car, coach, motorbike, taxi, train, tram, van, vespa
Languages: English GB, English US, ภาษาไทย, Română, Español, 中文, Pусский, Tiếng Việt, Italiano, Français, Српски, Dutch, Slovenščina, 한국어, 日本語, 繁體中文, Português, Polski, Croatia, Монгол хэл, Deutsche, Ελληνικά, Українська, Magyar, Greenlandic, Catalan, أَ لعَرَبية
Vehicles
Media Type: Illustration (digital)
Words: dump truck, food truck, minivan, off roader, pickup truck, sedan, sport utility vehicle, station wagon, supermini, tanker truck, tow truck, ute
Languages: English GB, English US, Dansk, Greenlandic
Construction Vehicles
Media Type: Construction Vehicles
Words: backhoe, bulldozer, cement mixer, crawler crane, dump truck, excavator, forklift, hydraulic crane truck, loader truck, scissor lift, tractor, wheeled crane truck
Languages: English GB, English US
Culture
Clothing
Media Type: Photograph (cut-out)
Words: cap, dress, flip flops, hoodie, jacket, sandals, shirt, shoes, shorts, skirt, sneakers, socks, t-shirt, vest
Languages: English GB, English US, Kiswahili, Français, Српски, Slovenščina, Suomeksi, 한국어, 日本語, 繁體中文, Português, Croatia, Монгол хэл, Deutsche, Ελληνικά, Maa, Dansk, Greenlandic, Dutch, Czech, שפה עברית
Going to the Beach
Media Type: Illustration (painting)
Words: beach ball, beach umbrella, bucket hat, flip-flops, goggles, sand toys, sun cream, sunglasses, swimmwear, towel, water bottle
Languages: English GB, English US
Going to the Beach
Media Type: Illustration (painting)
Words: beach ball, beach towel, beach umbrella, bucket hat, goggles, sand toys, sun cream, sunglasses, swimmwear, water bottle
Languages: English GB, English US