Syllables are the building blocks of words, and understanding them is crucial for developing strong reading and writing skills. For 6-year-olds, mastering syllable segmentation can significantly enhance their phonemic awareness, making it easier for them to decode new words and improve their spelling.
Category Archives: Word Study
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.
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 […]