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Diwali Montessori 3 Part Cards – 11 Traditions with Fact Cards

Diwali Montessori 3 Part Cards – 11 Traditions with Fact Cards

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Diya, rangoli, mithai: the festival of lights, ready for little hands.

11 symbols and traditions of Diwali in classic Montessori 3 part card format, with a fact card for each.

  • Real photos, real names. Vibrant photographs and accurate names.
  • Classic 3 part cards, plus a fact card. A control card, picture card, label and fact card for each tradition, with a fact on the back.
  • Ready to take out. A pouch and A6 box keep the cards together.
  • Made to last. Professionally printed on 240gsm photo card paper, matt-laminated on both sides.
  • For every family and classroom. Learn about a festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains around the world.

In the box: 12 sets (11 traditions plus a cover card), each with a control card, picture card, label and fact card · storage pouch · A6 box

Handmade by us in London · UK delivery £2.90, free over £40

This is a Montessori teaching material to be used with adult supervision.

Details

How to use it, stage by stage

  1. Name: look at the traditions together and say their names.
  2. Match: match each picture card to its control card.
  3. Read: early readers match the labels, then check with the control card.
  4. Talk: read a fact card together and talk about how families celebrate.
  5. Celebrate: light a diya or draw a rangoli together at Diwali time.

The 11 traditions

diya, sweets (mithai), rangoli, Lakshmi (goddess of wealth), lantern, fire crackers, Ganesha (god of wisdom), toran, henna (mehndi), puja thali, sari and kurta

Sizes and materials

  • Control cards: 13 x 10 cm
  • Picture cards: 10 x 10 cm
  • Labels: 10 x 3.2 cm
  • Fact cards: 10 x 4.7 cm
  • A fact about each tradition on the back of the cards
  • Professionally printed on 240gsm photo card paper, matt-laminated on both sides
  • Storage pouch and A6 box

Safety

This is a Montessori teaching material to be used with adult supervision.

Handmade

Designed and made by hand in London, so small variations in size and finish are normal.

Questions

What age is it for? From about 3 years for naming, with reading from about 5.

Can I get it in another language? Yes, at no extra cost. Email eva@montessorihut.com.

Do you offer school discounts? Yes. Get in touch for bulk prices: eva@montessorihut.com

Shipping & Returns

You might receive your order in two shipments, as our products are fulfilled from two locations:

 1️⃣ From our London office.

This include all handmade language cards, scissors and placemats etc.

Shipping Cost:

UK customers: standard P&P of £2.9.  Free shipping on orders above £40.
International orders: a flat fee will be automatically added at check out, and free for orders above £90

Dispatch Time:

Most products are dispatched within 2-7 days except weekends.
Language cards are hand made to order. This enables us to offer a wide range of topics without accumulating large stocks, and is gentler on the environment.

Shipping Time:

UK: 2-4 business days. 
Europe: 3-7 business days (estimated by Royal Mail)
North America and ROW: 7-14 business days (estimated by Royal Mail)


2️⃣ For products marked "SHIPS FROM NETHERLAND":

We hand pick a small collection from Heutink in Netherland, the original Montessori materials maker that worked with Maria Montessori.  Being based in Europe ensures the highest safety and quality standards for the children.

Shipping Cost:

To UK and EU only: flat fee of £10 gbp.  Free shipping on orders above £150.


Shipping Time:

UK and Europe: arrive in around 3 weeks. 

 

Import tax charges:

Kindly note customers are responsible for any import tax charged by your country of residence.  Your custom may withhold the goods until such charges have been paid.

Custom inspections may cause delays outside of our control

 

Packaging:

To reduce our impact on the environment we may reuse clean cardboard and paper for the outer packaging (all products also have their own individual packaging to keep them safe and clean).

Out of stock products:

If an item you purchased is out of stock, we will ship the rest of your order and contact you with an estimated restock date. You can then choose to receive a refund or wait for the item to be delivered.  If we don't hear back from you, we will send you the product once it restocks.  Thank you!

Excess delivery charge: 

In rare cases, the delivery carrier (e.g., USPS, Royal Mail) may request an additional postage fee upon delivery. If this happens:

1.Pay the Fee – Please pay the requested amount directly to the carrier.

2.Keep the Receipt – Make sure to collect a receipt for the payment.

3.Request a Refund – Email a copy of the receipt to eva@montessorihut.com, including your order number and any relevant details.

4.Receive Your Refund – Once verified, we’ll promptly reimburse you for the additional postage fee.

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