Thermic sense

In Montessori, we teach children how to distinguish between different temperatures using the Montessori Thermic Bottles. This takes tactile activities a step further, as not only will the children be feeling different textures, but they will be determining if they are hot or cold.

The following Montessori Thermic activities include:

Thermic Bottles (presentation one)

There are four sets of Montessori Thermic Bottles. These bottles are filled up with water of different temperatures. The child will learn how to match the same temperature bottles.

Thermic Bottles (presentation two)

In this activity, the child will use one set of the Montessori Thermic bottles and will learn how to grade the bottles from the coolest one to the warmest one.

Thermic Bottles (presentation three)

This presentation is done by the directress doing a three-period lesson with the child, the child will hopefully be able to name the different Montessori thermic bottles.

Thermic Tablets (presentation one)

The Montessori Thermic Tablets are kept in a box and there are six pairs of tablets. The various tablets include: steel, cork, wood, slate, and felt. The child is encouraged to match the Thermic Tablets while wearing blindfolds.

Thermic Tablets (presentation two)

In this activity, children learn how to grade the Thermic Tablets from coldest to warmest. When doing this activity children will have to sustain a high level of concentration and patience.

Thermic Tablets (presentation three)

The directress does a three-period lesson with the child to teach him the names of different temperatures. She uses cold and warm temperatures, for example, steel, wool, and felt.