Fundamental Needs Extensions (cosmic)

Looking for meaningful ways to extend your Montessori students’ thinking about the Fundamental Human Needs? ✨

This resource includes 50 engaging extension activities designed for Montessori Elementary learners to apply, deepen, and expand their knowledge of the Fundamental Needs of Humans.

Perfect for:
✔️ Students who have already practiced Fundamental Needs nomenclature
✔️ Learners ready for higher-level application and creative thinking
✔️ Small group work, independent work, or enrichment

✅ What’s Included:

• 50 Task Cards (2 per page — just cut in half for ready-to-use activities!)

• Activities cover all areas of Fundamental Needs:

  • Religion (2 cards)

  • Communication (5 cards)

  • Defence/Defense (7 cards)

  • Transport (5 cards)

  • Food (7 cards)

  • Shelter (6 cards)

  • Health (5 cards)

  • Art & Culture (5 cards)

  • Clothing (5 cards)

  • Tools (5 cards)

💡 How to Use:

• Print, cut, and go!

• Use after nomenclature lessons for application and synthesis

• Ideal for fluent readers in Montessori Elementary classrooms

• Great for follow-up work, extension activities, and independent exploration

⭐ Give your students the chance to think critically, make connections, and explore history and culture through these open-ended Fundamental Human Needs activities!

HOW TO USE
Each page has 2 task cards on it. Just cut the page in half to make the individual activities.

2 task cards: Religion
5 task cards: Communication
7 task cards: Defence/Defense
5 task cards: Transport
7 task cards: Food
6 task cards: Shelter
5 task cards: Health
5 task cards: Art/Culture
5 task cards: Clothing
5 task cards: Tools

33 pages

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