[New Home Montessori Book: Experiencing Space] Sow the seeds of knowledge during sensitive periods! Introducing a space education sticker book for ages 5 and up.
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: September 1, 2025 To Members of the Press [New Book: Touching the Universe at Home Montessori] Sow the Seeds of Knowledge During Sensitive Periods! Introducing a space education sticker book for ages 5 and up. Supervised by the Japan Montessori Education Research Institute! A new series has been added to this popular sticker book that lets you easily practice Montessori education at home. It’s the perfect first book to introduce children to space! Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo / President and CEO: Hiroaki Miyahara), a group company of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. Gakken (Shinagawa, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tatsuya Nanjo) released the “Montessori Sticker Book: Space and the Universe” on Monday, September 1, 2025. The long-awaited new edition of the popular “Montessori Sticker Book,” featuring plenty of stickers and
captivating illustrations, has arrived. This new series has been slightly upgraded to cater to children in their “culturally sensitive period,” when they have a strong ability to absorb information. The book size has also been increased by approximately 15mm vertically, allowing children to enjoy the vastness of outer space.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8088/2535-8088-d7eace2c68d5fd2af998425e1f4f0064-500×285.jpg ◆Montessori Space Education By sowing the seeds of interest in a variety of fields, such as dinosaurs, flowers, and space, children will come to realize that “everything is connected.” This “awareness” is the theme of cosmic education, and children will be amazed by the grandeur of the universe and develop an open mind that accepts the diversity and differences of the world.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8088/2535-8088-e670546c34b23346c780ba97a4d95730-500×368.jpg ◆From the whole to the parts When acquiring knowledge, it is common to proceed from “familiar objects to the whole,” but in Montessori education, learning proceeds in the opposite direction, from “whole to parts.” By showing children the big picture of the universe, they realize that all things are part of it and that they are all inextricably connected, broadening their interests and perspectives. Furthermore, progressing from the whole to the parts helps guide their knowledge exploration. This book also starts with “The Sun and Planets,” moving from the whole to the parts, introducing basic astronomical knowledge. The book’s structure allows children to learn naturally and enjoyably by sticking stickers on the pages, making it an ideal first book for introducing children to space. ◆Flow of this book ・【Solar System】Eight planets orbiting the sun
・【Planets】Differences in the characteristics, shape, and size of each planet ・【Constellations】Various constellations floating in the night sky 【Solar System】
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8088/2535-8088-c33ac22a0a9051258b4712f05761ef18-1318×316.jpg ▲Learn the arrangement of the planets that make up the solar system and compare their sizes. 【Planet】
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8088/2535-8088-d3d81e895e211635268437771fc73ef6-1200×639.jpg ▲Learn the basics of astronomy through fun sticker play, learning about the size of planets, their surface appearance, and more. The bottom row shows the relative positions of the planets that appear on the page. 【Constellation】
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8088/2535-8088-a5b23ae963f391a45c543aee0f22237d-1200×639.jpg ▲Introduces the 88 constellations designated by the International Astronomical Union in alphabetical order. You can compare the sizes of each constellation. ◆Bonus stickers add even more fun! This book also includes a wealth of “bonus stickers.” Use your imagination to further deepen your play and learning. ・Draw the orbit on black construction paper to create a solar system poster ・Make picture cards out of cardboard for a memory game ・Use for crafts like creating mobiles Through these hands-on experiences, students’ interest deepens and knowledge is solidified.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8088/2535-8088-ee2fc68b114ccb6390ebbf0566ad1fb1-997×522.jpg ▲Flip the cover over to enjoy even more sticker fun. ◆Words of the Supervisor (excerpt) “Why does the moon always follow me?” “Why does the moon change shape?” Questions like these from children are a sign of their “culturally sensitive period.” It’s important to sow as many seeds of knowledge as possible during this time. This book features realistic, illustrated encyclopedia-like images in sticker form to stimulate children’s imagination and interest. Through the manual process of gluing, looking, and researching, knowledge is deeply ingrained. (Supervised by Misa Sakurai, Chief Researcher, Japan Montessori Education Research Institute) ◆Seven Features of This Book ・Fully supervised by the Japan Montessori Education Research Institute ・No special tools required ・Learn the basics of astronomy, such as the order of the solar system, the characteristics of the planets, and the structure of the Earth and the Sun. ・Practice Montessori cultural education, which advances learning from the “whole to the parts.” ・Become familiar with the wonders and mysteries of the universe through stickers. ・The perfect introductory book for children encountering space for the first time ・Ideal for stimulating curiosity and sowing the seeds of knowledge ◆What is “Montessori at Home”? Want to incorporate Montessori education into your home, but not know where to start? In response to such requests, Gakken Co., Ltd. has launched the “Montessori at Home” series, which can be done safely at home. Four workbooks and three sticker books are currently on sale. Please use them according to your child’s age and interests.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8088/2535-8088-192971d30f7027e36daa95f41c699214-2497×1529.png ▲Top row, from left: Montessori “Educational Workbook,” “Educational Workbook Advanced,” “Number Workbook,” and “Letters and Words Workbook.” Bottom row, from left: “My First Sticker Book” and “My First “Sticker Book: Awakening the Five Senses” and “My First Sticker Book: Finding Friends” [Product Overview]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/2535/8088/2535-8088-8ecf9fd9b43978354835a065cdf79ccf-1127×1200.jpg Montessori Sticker Book: Space and the Planets Supervised by: Japan Montessori Education Research Institute Price: ¥2,200 (tax included) Release date: September 1, 2025 Format: 245 x 230 mm / 60 pages Digital version: None ISBN: 978-4-05-206095-3 Publisher: Gakken Co., Ltd. Gakken Publishing Website:https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1020609500 [Click here to purchase this book] ・Amazon https://amzn.asia/d/cqWCrCw ・Rakuten Books https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18261116/ ・Seven Net https://7net.omni7.jp/detail_isbn/978-4-05-206095-3 ■Gakken Inc. https://www.corp-gakken.co.jp/ ・President and CEO: Tatsuya Nanjo ・Date of incorporation: January 13, 2009 (company name changed on October 1, 2022) ・Capital: 50 million yen ・Address: 2-11-8 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8416 ・Business activities: Publishing and content business, global business, medical and nursing publishing content business, business for kindergartens and schools, classroom-related business, e-commerce and online business, and advertising business ■GAKKEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
https://www.gakken.co.jp/ ・President and CEO: Miyahara Hiroaki ・Date of incorporation: March 31, 1947 ・Capital: 19,817 million yen ・Sales: 185.5 billion yen, 79 consolidated subsidiaries (fiscal year ending September 2024) Listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 9470) ・Address: 141-8510 2-11-8 Nishigotanda,
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo ・Telephone: 03-6431-1001 (Main) ・Business Description: Holding company established in 1946, engaged in education, medical care, and welfare-related businesses. Education: Classroom and cram school operations, including “Gakken Classrooms,” Publishing and content operations, such as educational materials, Preschool and school operations, such as textbooks and childcare supplies, Medical and Welfare: Serviced housing for the elderly, Dementia group homes, Childcare support operations, such as nurseries and after-school programs, Global: Activities and operations in over 150 countries.