Stage 1: Planting
Planting Cabinet
With Montessori Materials
USD $1914
This cabinet supports the child in the initial stages of working with the microgreen seeds, from measuring and preparing the seeds to planting them in their microgreen trays. The design of the cabinet supports these steps, guiding the child from seed to planted tray in a thoughtful and clear step-by-step path of delight. Testing and careful selection of the Montessori materials has optimized the space for child and plant.
This cabinet includes shelving space on the backside, for more Montessori materials or storage of your supplies for the NatureTot System, or for future NatureTot exercises coming in the future!
Brush
The brush fits conveniently in the child's hands and simplifies clean up.
Compost Bucket
Our second compost bucket fits on the lower shelf of the cabinet. Stainless steel and rust free.
Seed Jars
Our seed jars are small, easily opened, glass jars that invite the child to slow down, with the small opening, while discouraging over-planting.
Folded Paper Holder
A colour matched vertical holder for the folded papers .
Seed Strainer Tray
This simple plastic tray holds six of the seed strainers perfectly.
Soil Bin
The soil bin comes with a lid. Made of stainless steel, it fits well on the Planting Cabinet.
Soil Scoop
This elegant shiny, stainless steel scoop is the perfect size for the child.
Spoon
This spoon fits in the small seed jars as well as really holding the seeds in its round ball shape of the scoop.
Spray Pump
This spray bottle can be hand pumped to provide pressure for spraying.
Squeegee
These squeegees are great for cleaning...and picking up worms from flat surfaces without hurting them.
Strainer Lid Container
The strainers come with plastic lids. This clear plastic container matches and holds these plastic lids.
Tamper
This handmade soil tamper fits in the hands of the child and the trays.
Small Watering Can
This little stainless steel watering can prevents over watering and spilling from the top with the covered edge.
I already have planting exercises in my classroom. Why should I purchase this?
The unique value of the NatureTot system is that it provides the children with the ability to independently engage and maintain a complete growing cycle, from soil, planting, growing, harvesting, composting to soil once again. It is this isolated focus on a nutrient cycle that allows the child a concrete, experiential understanding of the interdependencies in nature. Additionally, this nutrient cycle adds purpose and value to every exercise in the system because it becomes clear to the child that they are needed in the next stage.
While it is quite possible for you to set up in your classroom yourself, the NatureTot System is simply meant to make this a real possibility for our Montessori community. It adds elegance, beauty and functionality to your prepared environment that takes significant work to set up.
It must be added that there are many exercises that extend the value of any practical life, grace and courtesy, science, cultural and sensorial activity. You can expect this system to add incredible value to your prepared environment, beyond just caring for plants.
What materials are included in the starter pack?
The starter packs include:
- Planting:
- 2 month supply of pea and sunflower microgreen seeds
- 1 bottle of food grade hydrogen peroxide
- Composting:
- 1 pack of industrial paper towels
- Cabinet Care:
- 1 bottle of rubbing alcohol to sanitize steel countertops
Does this take a lot of extra work to learn?
The NatureTot System will require your attention and focus as you learn how it works. However, once it is established, you can expect your children to largely maintain the system as a community. Your work will be to observe the child, step in where needed, and to maintain the prepared environment. To achieve this goal, I recommend that you have Montessori training and that you feel confident that you can give presentations effectively.
I do not know much about plants or nature. Can I use this system?
Absolutely! We will provide you with the tools and the knowledge needed to implement the system. Your children will be learning incredible insights on nature, even if your nature knowledge is limited. One of our goals is for this to help any educator bring nature into their classroom today! Nature, always, is the teacher. Sometimes it is best if we let nature teach and guide the child, stepping back to allow this to happen.
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