Overview

This biology activity introduces children to plants, animals, and the natural world through hands-on exploration. This set includes 11 beautifully painted exotic bird figurines, perfect for education or display. Sizes range from 3cm to 8.5cm. This 11 pieces is some of the most amazing exotic winged friends from around the world. It includes a Parakeet, Quetzal, Yellow Macaw, Humming Bird, Hibiscus Flower, Keel-Billed Toucan, Cockatoo, Flamingo, White Ibis, Snowy Owl, and a Greet Parrot.
Characteristics: Featuring birds from almost every continent, our Exotic Birds Toob includes individually hand painted figurines of some of the most unique and specialized avian species with unmatched scientific accuracy. Great as an educational tool, you can use these models to teach or learn about these birds’ exceptional adaptations, like the flamingo’s long legs which allow them to wade into deep waters to feed.
Contains 10 figurines that range from 3cm to 8.5cm tall. True to their name, these flying friends feature beautifully exotic feather colorations, such as the macaw’s royal blue and yellow plumage or the Keel-Billed Toucan’s green, yellow, and red beak.

Recommended Age Range

Generally suitable for ages 3–6 with adult supervision; may extend based on readiness.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Encourages curiosity about living things.
• Develops vocabulary about plants, animals, and the environment.
• Supports concentration and observation skills.

How It’s Used

1. Place the activity on a child-sized table or mat.
2. Invite the child to explore the pieces or cards.
3. Encourage matching, sorting, or identifying parts of living things.

Tips for Home Use

• Incorporate nature walks and observation into daily life.
• Encourage children to share what they discover about the natural world.

Material & Safety Information

Always exercise extreme caution and care, never leave a child unattended and without adequate supervision with any of the equipment or material advertised on our website and catalogue. Many of the products on our website and in the catalogue are designed according to scientific teaching principles. They are teaching aids, not toys. They must be used under professionally trained adult supervision.

Our products include educational Montessori materials as well as child-friendly educational toys. Montessori materials are teaching aids and not toys — they must be used under adult supervision. Toys in this category are designed for play but still require appropriate care and supervision.

The Heart of Montessori Learning

In Montessori education, the importance of learning is not found only in the materials, but in the way they are introduced. The true magic lies in the prepared adult, the prepared environment, and the respectful relationship between adult and child. When this relationship is built on trust, respect, and authentic love, the child feels safe and inspired to explore. As Dr. Maria Montessori explained, it is through this deep connection that learning is joyfully and naturally absorbed. Montessori called her approach an “education for peace” — nurturing not only knowledge and skills, but also compassion, understanding, and respect for self, others, and the world.