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Language, Word Study

Word Study (6-9)

Posted on by Leila Farley
24
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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Geometry, Math

Geometric Solids 3-6, 6-9

Posted on by Leila Farley
Math
28
Jul

Shape discrimination is a natural ability in humans that Dr. Montessori has refined in children using Geometric Solids. This refinement can later be translated in other fields such as writing and reading. The Geometric Solids begin as a sensorial material (3+) and continue to be explored in the elementary years for their mathematical attributes.

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