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