Product description
History Mystery Cards invite adults to engage in collaborative discovery through research, dialogue, and critical thinking. Designed for those new to Montessori, parents, board members, and experienced guides, this activity encourages small groups to investigate key moments, people, and influences that shaped the Montessori method. Using their phones or other accessible resources, participants research clues, piece together historical context, and deepen their understanding of Maria Montessori's philosophy.

One group can research a single card, or multiple sets can be used to support group work and shared inquiry. Each set of cards includes a facilitation guide with instructions, guiding tips, and reflective questions to spark meaningful conversation and connection to practice.
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We recommend printing page one first and pages 2-7 two sided on 120# cardstock. If these are printed professionally, you can request the corners be rounded cut. Two cards are printed per 8.5x11 in sheet of cardstock. Instruction guide is included with the download. We recommending saving the download on your device. This product is accessible for download 30 days from purchase.

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