Holy Land in the Time of Jesus Map Rug (0-3)

Toddler families often visit or makes journeys and have special meals with friends. They understand this. They also understand walking and revel in the process of moving from one place to another. This rug dovetails with the infancy narratives. It is best used as a work (not a circle rug) during Advent and the month beyond. It is designed to encourage both nomenclature (colors, counting, locations) and process. Gabriel visited Mary in Bethlehem. Then Mary traveled to visit Elizabeth's home in Ein Karem. The children may move their bodies along the roads connecting the various places.

Because the children are not as interested in the 4 narrative (Annunciation, Visitation, Birth/Adoration, and Adoration by the Magi). In the process of moving, we include the road for the Magi and the road to Egypt.

Included with the rug are the icons for the various events so they can match them to the cities.

Note: We have removed Jerusalem from our new map when we added the road to Egypt. This was after reflecting for a second year on the frustration about Jerusalem although they like taking the turn at the city. It's not part of the narrative for this age and it holds no central value until the cenacle and Jesus' last week.

Icon tickets
Material: Birch wood icons
Handmade, Laser cut

Rug
Material: cotton, polyester (recycled), printed with non-toxic dyes (OEKO-TEX certified).
Size: 4' x 5'
Can be washed with a carpet cleaner with cool water.

Instructions are provided for the exact colors, spray painting, sealing the wood with beeswax, and four lessons.

There may be a slight smell of burnt wood from the laser process.

Please Note:
These materials are anchored in the extraordinary work of Dr. Montessori, Sophia Cavaletti, and Gianna Gobbi. The artwork and layout of this specific interpretation is the work of the Inclusive Atrium and may not be copied without the express permission of the Inclusive Atrium.