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Montessori First Great Story Bundle Montessori Cosmic Education Follow-Up Activities for Kids(cosmic)
Montessori First Great Story Bundle Montessori Cosmic Education Follow-Up Activities for Kids(cosmic)
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Bring the First Great Story to Life
Open the door to wonder, scientific thinking and meaningful exploration with this ready-to-use Montessori First Great Story Bundle.
Created for Montessori elementary classrooms and homeschool settings, this resource helps you present The Coming of the Universe and the Earth and then guide children into engaging, independent follow-up work.
Instead of spending hours searching for experiments, vocabulary activities and extensions, you will have a connected collection of materials that supports storytelling, discussion, hands-on discovery, research and child-led learning.
At a Glance
| Best for | Montessori elementary classrooms, homeschool families and microschools |
| Age range | Approximately 6–12 years |
| Topic | The First Great Story: the beginning of the universe and Earth |
| Includes | Story presentation, experiments, vocabulary work, choice boards and follow-up activities |
| Format | Digital download with printable and presentation materials |
| Preparation | Download, review the presentation and print the activities you wish to use |
| Access | Instant digital access with no physical product shipped |
More Than a Story Presentation
The First Great Story is designed to ignite the child’s imagination. It introduces the enormous story of the universe while inviting questions about matter, energy, stars, planets, Earth and the laws that shape the cosmos.
This bundle helps you continue that excitement after the story has been told. Children can investigate key ideas, practise scientific vocabulary, carry out demonstrations and choose follow-up work that reflects their interests and readiness.
What Is Included?
First Great Story Presentation
A detailed script and PowerPoint presentation to support an engaging retelling of the beginning of the universe.
Experiments and Demonstrations
Hands-on experiences that help children explore and visualise important concepts introduced during the Great Story.
Laws of the Universe
Activities that introduce children to the patterns, properties and fundamental principles that shape matter and the universe.
Key Vocabulary
Clear vocabulary work that helps children understand and use important language connected with the creation and structure of the universe.
Choice Boards and Follow-Up Activities
Open-ended options that allow children to research, write, create, compare, experiment and pursue topics that capture their interest.
Help Children Move From Wonder to Discovery
- Introduce the First Great Story with a clear, prepared presentation.
- Connect storytelling with science, geography, history and language.
- Offer meaningful work after the initial Great Lesson.
- Support independent learning and child-led research.
- Provide options for different interests, ages and learning profiles.
- Reduce the time you spend creating and sourcing follow-up materials.
- Build a richer, more connected Cosmic Education programme.
This Bundle Is Ideal For
- Montessori 6–9 and 9–12 classrooms
- Homeschool and home-education families
- Teachers preparing to present the First Great Story
- Educators seeking purposeful follow-up shelf work
- Mixed-age learning environments
- Children who are fascinated by space, science and big questions
Use the Materials in a Way That Suits Your Learners
You do not need to complete every activity. Begin with the story, observe the questions that emerge and select the follow-up materials that best match your children’s interests and developmental needs.
Younger children may enjoy matching, vocabulary and practical demonstrations, while older children may move into extended research, written explanations, comparisons and independent projects.
Explore Cosmic Education
Continue learning, plan your programme and find the next resources for your Cosmic Education shelves.
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What Is Montessori Cosmic Education? A Practical Guide for Ages 6–12 →
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Free Cosmic Education Resource
Plan the learning that can grow from each of the Five Great Stories with the free Montessori Cosmic Education Scope and Sequence.
Get the Free Scope and Sequence →Continue the Learning
Want Your Wider Cosmic Education Programme Prepared?
Before purchasing resources separately, explore the complete Montessori Cosmic Education Bundle. It brings together Great Lesson materials, history, science, timelines, Fundamental Needs studies, research work and independent activities for ages 6–12.
See the Complete Cosmic Education Bundle →Created by an Experienced Montessori Educator
Montessori Kiwi resources are created by Lisa, a Montessori-trained teacher, New Zealand registered teacher and founder of a small Montessori primary school.
The materials are designed for real children and real learning environments, including mixed-age classrooms, homeschool settings and neurodivergent learners. Each resource aims to support independence, hands-on exploration, repetition and meaningful follow-up work.
Please Note
- This is a digital product.
- No physical materials will be shipped.
- Your files are available after purchase.
- You may print the materials at home or school.
- Purchase includes a licence for one classroom or one homeschool family.
