A hurricane is a strong and intense tropical cyclone. Some people call them typhoons (eastern Pacific ocean), cyclones (Indian Ocean) or willy-willies (Australia).
Check out more and the free life cycle cards of a hurricane at montessorimom.com
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Plankton to the Rescue
Phytoplankton, or micro algae, usually blooms only once a year in the Arctic. Now it is blooming in the fall too. Phytoplankton is plant based and uses carbon dioxide in its photosynthesis. The Antarctic South Sea is also absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought. According to NASA, carbon dioxide is a moving, long term force in climate change. This new information about the Polar regions absorbing more carbon dioxide brings a new element in the challenges of climate change.
Read more at Live Science
Life Cycle of A Butterfly
Butterflies are beautiful. Check out this free printout and lesson at montessorimom.com
Preschool Sorting and Matching Game
Printout two of these sorting games at montessorimom.com
Older Children can sort sizes without the matching board for a more challenging lesson.. This helps with logic, spatial relations, reading and math readiness.