The monthly chain, also known as moon chain, is a high-quality Montessori material for the visual representation of a lunar month. Children experience step by step the period between two new or full moons and understand why a lunar cycle takes about 29½ days lasts.

By daily progressing along the chain, time becomes visible, tangible, and countable. This way, children develop a sustainable understanding of the moon phases, the days of the week as well as recurring time rhythms.

Ideal for:

• kindergarten

• preschool

• elementary school

• Montessori institutions

• homeschooling

Why the monthly chain is so effective in teaching

✔ Veranschaulicht den kompletten Mondzyklus (29½ Tage)
✔ Unterstützt das Zählen und strukturierte Arbeiten
✔ Fördert kosmische Bildung nach Montessori
✔ Macht abstrakte Zeitbegriffe konkret erfahrbar
✔ Kombinierbar mit Zusatzmaterial zu Mondphasen und Wochentagen

With the included additional materials, the moon phases can be named and organized, the days of the week can be reinforced as well as word lessons such as yesterday – today – tomorrow illustrate. Additionally, the movement of the moon around the Earth can be actively followed.

Learning objectives

• Understanding of the moon phases (new moon, waxing moon, full moon, waning moon)

• Confidence in dealing with the days of the week

• Development of a cyclical understanding of time

• Language support in the area of temporal concepts

• Promotion of concentration and independent work

Product details

• Chain with 29½ wooden balls

  • 4 red balls, Ø 30 mm

  • 25½ natural-colored balls, Ø 20 mm

Made in Austria