Writing is an important skill for students of all ages, and Montessori classrooms have a unique approach to teaching writing using card materials. This post will explore our language material, the Mechanics of Writing , designed for Montessori elementary learners (6-12). First, let’s understand what card materials are. Card materials are small cards that teach […]
Category Archives: Language
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Dec
Dec
The Detective Game is one of the most engaging language games in the primary classroom! It consists of a wooden box with a lid containing triangles that vary in shape, size, and color. This work is first introduced as a one-on-one lesson, then can be practiced independently or within a small group. The presentation aims […]
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Sep
Sep
The Pink Tower is an iconic Montessori material found and recognized in every Montessori primary classroom worldwide.
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Jun
Jun
In the elementary years, children begin to work with concurring grammar programs with Key Experiences as entry points. Key Experiences are a common Montessori language practice aiming to leverage new topics introduced.
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May
May
In Montessori education, writing is the springboard of literacy, which will naturally lead to reading. This is due to children developing and refining their skills through concrete experiences. Writing is a productive skill in language acquisition that requires some specific preparation of the hands, through the use of the materials, and the mind, through the […]
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Mar
Mar
Dr. Montessori believed that language development was a crucial component for supporting the child’s learning journey. She observed that children have the desire to form letters before they can learn how to read. Therefore, preparatory works in the Practical Life and Sensorial areas are offered to children ages 2 to 4 to prepare their hands and minds prior to writing and reading.
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Feb
Feb
Do you remember learning about parts of speech, subject, predicate, direct object? Dr. Montessori knew just how to reach children when it comes to grammar. She used geometrical shapes and colors to symbolize each part of speech. The same method was used to analyze phrases within a sentence. Dr. Montessori developed a system of shapes and arrows to demonstrate the relationship between words/phrases in a sentence.
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Nov
Nov
The study of the function of words is first introduced in the primary level to children ages 5-6, who are beginning to comfortably read words that contain blended consonants and phonograms from the Blue and Green Language Series. This work aims to provide children with a sensory experience while being introduced to parts of speech […]
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Sep
Sep
Literacy is at the heart of every other content area, and therefore; holds a crucial role in the child’s learning experience. Because children from birth to six are in the sensitive period for language, Montessori classrooms dedicate an entire area to language enrichment. The aim is to immerse children with language-stimulating materials that prepare for […]
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Aug
Aug
Word Study (6-9) became a classic language material found in Montessori elementary classrooms. After children have learn about the basics of parts of speech and understand the syntactic components of the English language, they are ready to manipulate and decode language on a semantic level. Word Study is a three year linguistic program that is […]
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