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LANGUAGE

Montessori Language Materials

“Reading the written word is the greatest triumph of civilization.” Maria Montessori.
What is Montessori Language Development?
There is a clear distinction between reading and writing. Writing precedes reading. 
Reading means the interpretation of the idea by means of graphic symbols.
A child does not read until he receives ideas from the written word.
A child who has not heard a word spoken but who recognizes it when he sees it put together on a table in movable letters and known what it means, that is the name of something, really reads.
In reading, we are engaged in purely intellectual work.
The Montessori Method for teaching writing prepares the way for reading.
Writing prepares a child for interpreting mechanically the combined sounds of the letters which compose the word which he sees written. A child can read the sounds of the words.
Writing helps a child physiologically and reading helps him socially.
Working in the areas of Practical Life Exercises and Sensorial Education the child is prepared generally and specifically for writing and reading.
 

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Sandpaper Capitals - Print with Box

The set contains 26 upper case print sandpaper letters and a wooden box. The consonants are on boards painted pink, and the vowels are on boards painted blue.

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3.05.03
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$74.00
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Blank Greenboard

A chalkboard painted with special green chalkboard paint for ease of writing.

35cm x 50cm

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3.05.07
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$16.00
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Greenboard with Lines and Squares

A chalkboard painted with special green chalkboard paint for ease of writing.

One side is ruled in squares and the other side is ruled in horizontal lines for practice in writing numbers and letters. 35cm x 50cm.

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3.05.08
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$17.00
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Greenboard with Double Lines and Squares

One side of this chalkboard  is ruled in squares and the other side is ruled in double horizontal lines.

Chalkboards are used to help the child form letters and numbers. There is less resistance when writing on a chalkboard, and the child can easily erase mistakes.

35 x 50 cm

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3.05.09
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$17.00
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Wooden Board

The Wooden Boards are used with the Moveable Alphabets to help the child understand where the letter belongs.

One side is ruled for the large movable alphabet and the other side is ruled for the medium movable alphabet.

35 x 50 cm

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3.05.10
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$19.50
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Letter Formation Sand Tray with Lid

Letter Formation Sand Tray with Lid! 

These beautiful 8" by 8" solid wood sand tray is perfect for letter-writing practice.

The contrasting dark blue laminate bottom makes letters stand out clearly.

Fine grain sand, free of crystalline silica, is included.

Wood lid is included.

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3.05.14
Price
$39.00
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