Parts of the Wasp (Arthropod)

These printable Montessori nomenclature cards introduce children to the parts of the wasp through a real photograph cover card and detailed scientific illustrations, paired with child-friendly descriptions.

What’s included:

• 1 cover card with real photograph
• 14 illustration cards
• 14 label cards
• 14 description cards with key vocabulary colour coded
• 14 control cards for independent self-checking
• 1 blackline master with 6 images for colouring and written work
• PDF format, print and cut

How to use: Children begin by matching the illustration card to the label, then progress to adding the description card as their knowledge deepens. The blackline master can be made into a small booklet or pasted into a science notebook, with children writing about each part underneath the image. Works as a standalone activity or as part of a broader unit on invertebrates.

Perfect for: Montessori elementary classrooms, homeschool families, and traditional classroom teachers exploring zoology. Particularly well suited for special education settings, neurodivergent learners, and any child who benefits from hands-on, visual, and multi-sensory approaches to learning. Ideal for grades 1 to 5.