{"product_id":"dp","title":"Parts of the Flag 3-Part Reading","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Parts of the Flag 3-Part Reading Cards pair real photographs of the Bermuda flag and the key parts of flag and flagpole design with matching word labels. Students read words like canton and field, match them to the photos, and check their own work with the control cards. This repeated, self-correcting practice builds reading fluency and connects new words to both their spelling and their meaning. Ages 5+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe canton is the upper corner of a flag nearest the flagpole. On the Bermuda flag, the canton holds the Union Jack. These cards are a natural fit when students start making flags or exploring our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maitrilearning.com\/collections\/flag\" title=\"Montessori flag materials for world geography\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eflag materials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 3-part format is built for independent reading. Students lay out the photo cards, read and match the word labels, then use the control cards to check their work. These cards are also part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maitrilearning.com\/products\/parts-of-the-flag-book-card-set\" title=\"Montessori Parts of the Flag Book and Card Set for build-a-book reading comprehension\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParts of the Flag Book \u0026amp; Card Set\u003c\/a\u003e, an interactive build-a-book reading comprehension activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal photos of the whole flag and its key parts in a 3-part format (see photo for list); 24 cards in all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco-laminated with a food-grade laminate and rounded corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCards are approx. 3¾\" x 4¼\" control cards, 3¾\" x 3\" photo cards, and 3¾\" x 1¼\" word cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy, clear reclosable bag for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson plan included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maitrilearning.com\/products\/foldover-3-part-cloth-pouches\" title=\"Montessori 3-pocket foldover cloth pouches for displaying 3-part cards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3-pocket cloth pouches\u003c\/a\u003e for an elegant, child-accessible display solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated by a Montessori teacher. Eco-printed in our rural New England office.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA. CPSIA compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Photos may change from those pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"accordion group\" is=\"\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion__toggle text-lg\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do 3-part cards matter for reading?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animated-plus group-expanded:rotate\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree-part cards make reading practice independent. The control card lets students find and fix their own errors, which is how humans learn best, with no teacher correction required. Beyond that, remember that interest drives learning. Students who are interested in flags will choose these cards again and again, and that curiosity can carry even a reluctant reader through repeated reading practice. The cards also build vocabulary, part of the language comprehension side of reading in both Gough and Tunmer's (1986) simple view of reading and Scarborough's (2001) reading rope. By reading the word canton now, a student will recognize and understand it when they later meet it in a geography or history text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"accordion group\" is=\"\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion__toggle text-lg\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you use Parts of the Flag 3-Part Cards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animated-plus group-expanded:rotate\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin by using the photo-only cards to teach the names of the parts (via the three-period lesson), starting with the whole flag. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maitrilearning.com\/products\/parts-of-the-flag-vocabulary\" title=\"Montessori Parts of the Flag Vocabulary Cards with real photos\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParts of the Flag Vocabulary Cards\u003c\/a\u003e also work well for this step. When students are stretching past phonetic reading, use all three parts: lay out the photo cards, read and match the word labels to the photos, and use the control cards to check for accuracy independently (no teacher help required). For a complete learning experience, add the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maitrilearning.com\/products\/parts-of-the-flag-book\" title=\"Montessori Parts of the Flag definition book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParts of the Flag Book\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maitrilearning.com\/products\/definitions\" title=\"Montessori Parts of the Flag definition cards for definitions-in-stages work\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDefinition Cards\u003c\/a\u003e, or get everything together in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maitrilearning.com\/products\/parts-of-the-flag-book-card-set\" title=\"Montessori Parts of the Flag Book and Card Set build-a-book activity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBook \u0026amp; Card Set\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"accordion group\" is=\"\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion__toggle text-lg\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat ages is this for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"animated-plus group-expanded:rotate\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypically Kindergarten (ages 5–6) and above. However, students of any age can benefit from these cards if they:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan read phonetically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre interested in flags or world geography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed practice reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer self-correcting activities to teacher correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Maitri Learning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49712595468526,"sku":"polflag","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/7749\/4766\/files\/poflag1.png?v=1791539712","url":"https:\/\/thesharedenvironment.com\/products\/dp","provider":"The Shared Environment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}