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 […]
Category Archives: Language
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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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Jul
Jul
The Green Series is a comprehensive reading program commonly found in Montessori classrooms. The Green Series is also the third series, preceded by the Pink Series, and the Blue Series. Dr. Montessori developed the Montessori method based on the Italian language, which is a phonetic language. Once the method reached America, it was evident that […]
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May
May
The Montessori language approach is quite unique when compared to traditional education. The elementary curriculum is comprised of the following components: Word Study, Mechanics of Writing, Sentence Analysis, Verb Conjugation, and Grammar Sentences. In a school setting, a Montessori classroom offers presentations of these components through key experiences, which serve as affective connections between the […]
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May
May
Language 9-12 Children in Lower Elementary learn conjugation in simple Tense using the verb “to love.” They develop an understanding of the syntactic order and grammatical semantics of the English language. In Upper Elementary, children are ready to form more complex sentences using the wide variety of conjugation found in the English language. They are […]
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Apr
Apr
Language Arts, 6-9 Materials Materials -3 labels for the 3 tenses (Past, present future) -3 sets of labels (Singular/Plural) -3 sets of labels (Pronouns: I, you, he…) Using the Instructional Guide, the adult conducts a formal presentation with Verb 1 Cards, in the Present tense. Verb Conjugation 6-9
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Apr
Apr
Language, 4+ Dr. Montessori made the brilliant discovery that writing was a natural self-initiated process in children and that could be attained by providing the proper tools. However, writing could not guarantee reading, which is a more complex process.Therefore, following writing practice, children in the Montessori classroom can be offered different reading solutions. The Pink […]
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Apr
Apr
Language, 4-5+ The Blue Language Series is a continuation of the The Pink Language Series. Dr. Montessori’s approach to early literacy was developed within the Italian language, which is a more of a phonetic language than the English language. Therefore, when the Montessori method grew in popularity in the United States, it was clear that an adaption […]
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