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Learning about the parts of corn using Montessori printables

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During our corn unit, I put together a fun, hands-on, and Montessori-inspired activity to learn about the parts of corn. My kids had a great time dissecting an ear of corn and learning about all the parts that make up both an ear of corn and an entire corn plant.

Note: For more corn activities, see my Corn Unit Study page.

Fun, hands-on, Montessori-inspired learning about the parts of corn. Post includes ideas for learning about corn using a real ear of corn as well as a link to some detailed printables about the parts of corn. || Gift of Curiosity

We started learning about the parts of corn by dissecting an ear of corn. Our first task was to remove the husk from the corn. As we did, we discussed how corn husks were used by the Native Americans to make corn husk dolls, and we brainstormed other uses for corn husks.

Fun, hands-on, Montessori-inspired learning about the parts of corn. Post includes ideas for learning about corn as well as a link to some detailed parts of corn printables. || Gift of Curiosity

We also removed the corn silks from the ear.

Fun, hands-on, Montessori-inspired learning about the parts of corn. Post includes ideas for learning about corn as well as a link to some detailed parts of corn printables. || Gift of Curiosity

My kids were laughing so hard playing with the silks, putting them on their heads, and doing other silly things.

Fun, hands-on, Montessori-inspired learning about the parts of corn. Post includes ideas for learning about corn as well as a link to some detailed parts of corn printables. || Gift of Curiosity

We also broke the ear of corn in half and looked at a cross section of the ear. We knew from our seed unit that each kernel of corn is actually a separate seed.

Fun, hands-on, Montessori-inspired learning about the parts of corn. Post includes ideas for learning about corn as well as a link to some detailed parts of corn printables. || Gift of Curiosity

Then, I pulled out a set of corn 3-part cards showing the different parts of the corn plant. We reviewed those cards, and worked to match them together.

Fun, hands-on, Montessori-inspired learning about the parts of corn. Post includes ideas for learning about corn as well as a link to some detailed parts of corn printables. || Gift of Curiosity

These cards provided a great opportunity to build some new vocabulary words.

Fun, hands-on, Montessori-inspired learning about the parts of corn. Post includes ideas for learning about corn as well as a link to some detailed parts of corn printables. || Gift of Curiosity

The Corn 3-Part Cards pictured feature only my Corn Plant 3-Part Cards. I have also created a set of Ear of Corn 3-Part Cards. Both sets feature beautiful, detailed graphics your kids will enjoy. Learn more about my Corn 3-Part Cards by clicking here.

Fun, hands-on, Montessori-inspired learning about the parts of corn. Post includes ideas for learning about corn as well as a link to some detailed parts of corn printables. || Gift of Curiosity

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More corn posts from Gift of Curiosity:

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  • Math activities with corn kernels
  • Corn fine motor activities
  • Sprouting Indian corn
  • Indian corn popcorn in the microwave
  • Simple corn crafts for kids


For more corn activities, see my Corn Unit Study page or my Corn Unit Study board on Pinterest!

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Filed Under: Preschool, Fall, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Botany, 3rd Grade, Corn, Montessori, Science

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  1. Christy

    November 13, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    This looks like such a fun activity. It’s funny how something we see very often (like an ear of corn) can become an entire unit study once we begin exploring it. Thanks for sharing this! 🙂

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