In the Montessori preschool classroom children are introduced to the countries of the world though Montessori maps and country flags. 

These Montessori-inspired Flag Activities for Kids with Free Printables show so many different fun ways to help children learn their countries through flag work.

All activities can be completed with simple flag nomenclature cards and a few other materials you have on hand.

FREE Flag Nomenclature Cards

There are so many nomenclature cards out there, but I am definitely biased.

We've created so many flag nomenclature cards at Every Star Is Different in both free and paid printable packs.

For those who are looking for free resources to meet budgetary needs, be sure to visit the posts below.

Africa Unit with Free Printables

Asia Unit with Free Printables

Europe Unit with Free Printables

North America Unit with Free Printables

For those who are looking for our best resources, including our best and most up-to-date flag nomenclature cards, enjoy the printable packs below.

 

Montessori-inspired Flag Activities for Kids with Free Printables

Flag Fun with LEGOs! from Momgineer

For kids who love to build, creating LEGO flags using nomenclature cards as a control can be the most exciting and satisfying activity. 

LEGO pieces provide the ultimate tactile sensory experience while learning!

DIY Montessori Flag Pin Map from The Kavanaugh Report

Any flag nomenclature card can be printed at a reduced size, attached to a pin and and used on a pin map. I love this post as it shows just how easy it is to make a DIY pin map. 

Please make sure you provide appropriate supervision when using flag pins and keep in mind pinning activities may not be appropriate for some children.

Flag Pin Poking Activity from Every Star Is Different

If you're not interested in creating an entire map for pinning activities, flag pin poking can be just as fun, especially when working with colors.

Please make sure you provide appropriate supervision when using flag pins and keep in mind pinning activities may not be appropriate for some children.

Montessori Flag Puzzles from The Pinay Homeschooler

Montessori flag nomenclature cards can be printed out at any size and can be cut into as many pieces as is appropriate for children in your classroom at home or school.

Matching two pieces together is perfect for little ones. Cutting flags into four pieces may be exactly what older Montessori preschool kids enjoy.

Flags and Montessori Color Tabs from The Pinay Homeschooler

There are so many ways to learn and practice colors when using flags in the Montessori classroom. Print out Montessori nomenclature cards. Have children use Montessori color tablets to identify which colors are in each flag!

Country Flag Coloring Pages from 123 Coloring Pages

Flag nomenclature cards can provide the perfect control for flag coloring activities. Print out the flags you want to focus on and have some fun!

Coloring pages are so versatile. They can be used with crayons, colored pencils, markers, paint, playdough and more!

Flag Matching Activity from How We Montessori

Matching activities or games can be great for children in the Montessori classroom, both young and old. Print out a set of nomenclature cards that includes two copies on cardstock, laminate if preferable and have loads of fun!

Tweezing Beads onto a Flag from Living Montessori Now

You can create fabulous fine motor activities with flag nomenclature cards! 

Select beads appropriate for the size flags you print out. Have children transfer beads (or other objects) onto the flag with tweezers or other tools.

Sorting by Color-Flags of the World from Golden Carers

 

Flag nomenclature cards can be so much fun when attached to a sensory bin or sorting activity with manipulatives. 

There are so many simple flags that can be used to practice color sorting and flag creation!

Felt Flags from A Little Learning for Two

There are so many ways to help children learn about flags. Creating their own flags with felt or other materials can be a fabulous and fun activity. Flag nomenclature cards can be used as a control for this activity.

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Summer Sports Activities for Kids with Free Printables

 Many look forward to the summer games. 

They can be equally exciting for children when they understand the sports involved.

These Summer Sports Activities for Kids with Free Printables are the perfect way to help children understand sports they may see during the summer games.

These resources are designed for children in Montessori preschool and elementary classrooms at home or at school.

All image are true-to-life.

No images included in this resource are from previous or current summer games. They are from other sporting events available on Wikipedia Commons and Pixabay.

The focus of these activities is to help children learn about various sports.

Montessori-inspired Summer Sports Activities for Kids with Free Printables

Summer Sports Card and Object Match Up

In this activity children can enjoy matching cards to objects. 

We chose to use objects in my kids' LEGO collection as well as some other figures. You can choose  to use whatever you have on hand. 

Every sport in the summer games is represented so you have a ton to choose from.

Source: The printable for this activity is from our Montessori-inspired Summer Sports Printable Pack in the Montessori-inspired Summer Sports Bundle.

Summer Sports Sorting Activity

In this activity children can sort sports images by summer sport. 

Younger children can sort images of very different sports.

Older children can sort images of sports that are similar.

Source: The printable for this activity is from our Montessori-inspired Summer Sports Printable Pack in the Montessori-inspired Summer Sports Bundle.

Which Summer Sport Am I? Activity

These cards can be so much fun whether children are able to read or can be read to.

An adult or child reads the description card and then chooses the summer sports card that matches.

Depending on the abilities of children, just a few or several sports can be introduced.

Source: The printable for this activity is from our Montessori-inspired Summer Sports Printable Pack in the Montessori-inspired Summer Sports Bundle.

Which Summer Sport Doesn't Belong?

In this activity, children utilize their knowledge of each set of sports cards and decide which image does not belong.

For younger kids, you can use the set of sports cards as control. 

Older kids may not need the control.

Children can use the white beads provided to mark their answers.

Source: The printable for this activity is from our Montessori-inspired Summer Sports Printable Pack in the Montessori-inspired Summer Sports Bundle.

Summer Sports Clip Cards

In this activity, children use the white beads to mark the correct summer sport written on the clip card.

Nomenclature cards can be used as a control with this activity.

Source: The printable for this activity is from our Montessori-inspired Summer Sports Printable Pack in the Montessori-inspired Summer Sports Bundle.

Summer Sports Logo Painting Activity

In this activity children can paint summer sport logos.

Please be aware these are unofficial logos from Wikipedia Commons and may vary from those seen during the summer games.

Source: The printable for this activity is from our Montessori-inspired Summer Sports Printable Pack in the Montessori-inspired Summer Sports Bundle.

FREE First Summer Sport First Letter Sound Clip Cards

These FREE Montessori-inspired Summer Sports First Letter Sounds Clip Cards are a great way to teach children the names of summer sports.

Children use white beads or another marker to mark answers on each card.

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These St. Nicholas Day activities for kids with free printables are perfect for early elementary students when learning about holidays around the world.

Learning about Saint Nicholas is the perfect way to introduce the wonderful man who inspired our modern day Santa.

Understanding St. Nicholas Day is easy when you use all of the beautiful true-to-life images included in printables.

We hope you enjoy these Saint Nicholas activities and printables as much as we do!

St. Nicholas Day Activities for Kids with Free Printables

St. Nicholas Day Picture and Description Cards

What better way is there to learn the details of St. Nicholas Day than through nomenclature style picture and description cards?

These beautiful Saint Nicholas Day picture and description cards show and explain symbols of the holiday that children may see during celebrations.

Cards can be used as a memory game or simply Montessori nomenclature style.

Source: The printable for this activity is included in our St. Nicholas Day Printable Pack.

St. Nicholas Day Writing Strips

Some children love reading and speaking. 

Others love writing.

These beautiful writing strips are designed for the children who love to write. 

There are two options as to how to use the activity, to ensure all can participate.

Tracing cards are provided for children who need extra support in order to be successful.

Blank writing strips are for those who feel confident in their writing.

Source: The printable for this activity is included in our St. Nicholas Day Printable Pack.

St. Nicholas Day Skip Counting by 3s Coin Activity

The number three is special to St. Nicholas Day in multiple ways.

Stories related to this number and holiday are to be shared at the discretion of the caregiver or teacher. 

In this activity children sequence the number cards.

If they need help and assistance in knowing what comes next, they can use the chocolate gold coins as counters.

For those who are uncomfortable using chocolate gold coins, you can easily switch them out for plastic coins. 

Source: The printable for this activity is included in our St. Nicholas Day Printable Pack.

St. Nicholas Day Skip Counting by 3s Hundred Board Activity

Another way to practice skip counting is using a hundred board.

In this activity kids skip count by 3 marking their answers with the "cold coins" provided. 

Stamps, stickers, and other manipulatives can also be used in this activity.

I love using the hundred board when teaching skip counting because it provides a fabulous control for children who may not be able to skip count on their own.

Source: The printable for this activity is included in our St. Nicholas Day Printable Pack.

More St. Nicholas Day Skip Counting Activities

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St. Nicholas Day Celebrations Around the World Flag and Description Cards

Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated in multiple countries around the world.

In this activity children learn the different countries that do celebrate St. Nicholas Day and how every celebration differs from one another.

These Saint Nicholas Day picture and description cards can be used as a memory game or in Montessori nomenclature style.

Source: The printable for this activity is included in our St. Nicholas Day Printable Pack.

St. Nicholas Day Sewing Activity for Kids

I love when I can find the perfect craft to help kids develop fine motor skills in new and fun ways.

The set up of this craft is so easy. 

Depending on the age of your kids, will depend on if you want to pre-cut pieces or include cutting felt as part of the activity.

I can not take credit for this craft as I found it on the website of someone who is far more creative than I am.

I was very excited at the step-by-step picture instructions provided by the author.

They work as a perfect control every step of the way.

Source: This activity with templates and instructions can be found on the Wild Olive website.

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