This continent study is about half written and slated to be out September 2025, while you wait, enjoy the Oceania Map & Great Barrier Reef Biome Board, as well as the plant & animal cards!
A hands-on dive into the land, life, and ecosystems of Oceania
Explore the vibrant geography and biodiversity of Oceania (or Australian continent+ pacific islands) with this beautifully designed, double-sided learning set. One side features a physical map of Oceania with 18 natural landmark game pieces and matching photo-rich information cards—each with engaging facts and open-ended thinking questions to spark curiosity and discussion. A control chart supports independent learning, and all pieces store neatly in a durable, beautifully illustrated box that also doubles as a Montessori-style continent box for your geography shelf.
Flip the board to explore the Great Barrier Reef Biome, where students learn to classify marine animals, act out symbiotic relationships, and explore the impact of coral reef loss using 14 game pieces and 7 labeling arrows. From understanding scientific classification to acting out coral reef food webs, this biome mat brings ecological concepts to life through movement and play.
This set is packed with value—featuring over 20 different activities and games that encourage map literacy, classification, storytelling, critical thinking, and environmental awareness. Includes a full instruction booklet with clearly laid-out activities, games, and lesson ideas to guide meaningful exploration right out of the box or pairs seamlessly with the full Oceania Continent Study Curriculum by Hatching Curiosity for those who want to dig deeper.
What’s Included:
Double-sided, foldable 18" x 24" board (Map of Oceania + Great Barrier Reef Biome Mat)
18 natural landmark game pieces
18 illustrated landmark cards with facts and open-ended prompts
Control chart for independent matching
14 biome game pieces (animals and features of the reef)
7 labeling arrows
Instruction booklet with 20+ activity ideas and lesson prompts
Sturdy, beautifully illustrated storage box (sized to function as a Montessori continent box)
Perfect for homeschoolers, Montessori classrooms, and educators seeking a tactile, curiosity-driven way to bring Oceania’s geography and coral reef ecosystems to life.
Choking hazard, not for children under the age of 3.
Each deck features 27 different plants and Animals from the continent of your choosing. The backs of the cards name the continent and the colors match Montessori colors for each continent. The cards have the name of the animal, a fun fact to spark curiosity, and symbols indicating its biome, kingdom, diet, and special roles in their ecosystem. They can be used to explore the life on each continent, for copy work or writing prompts, to draw from when talking about symbiotic relationships, choosing an animal to do a report on or many other uses!