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Language

This is just the beginning of a rich series of lessons that lead the young child to full language development. More lessons are in development and will be added soon!

Spoken Language Introduction
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Spoken Language Introduction

An introduction to the lessons that help develop a rich spoken vocabulary in the young child.
Spoken Language: Everyday Conversations
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Spoken Language: Everyday Conversations

Everyday spoken conversations build a strong language foundation during the young child's sensitive period for language. This video gives ideas to stimulate conversation with your child.
Storytelling
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Storytelling

The ancient art of storytelling is a vital part of developing your child's verbal language and comprehension. Verbal stories start when a child is very young and continues throughout her or his entire life.
Spoken Language: Poetry
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Spoken Language: Poetry

Poetry is an engaging form of spoken language that introduces rhythm and rhyme to the young child. Learning poems is a great memory exercise and often introduces rich vocabulary.
Puppets in conversation, Poetry and Song
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Puppets in conversation, Poetry and Song

Using puppets to tell stories, aid in conversations, poetry and song is very helpful for the development of language.
The Question Game
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The Question Game

The Question Game is a verbal exploration of the structure of a sentence. It is verbal sentence analysis or diagramming a sentence. This work starts early and continues as a preface to work with the written material when the child is older.
The Name Game for the Analysis of the Spoken Word
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The Name Game for the Analysis of the Spoken Word

The verbal analysis of the sounds that make up words is key to the child's ability to hear the individual sounds in language. This prepares the child for work with the moveable alphabet and reading.
I Spy Game - Analysis of Sounds in a Word
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I Spy Game - Analysis of Sounds in a Word

This game uses objects to analyze the sounds within a word. This is a fun game that helps children hear the sounds in a word and prepares them for composing and reading words.
3-Part Language Cards Introduction
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3-Part Language Cards Introduction

This video introduces a classic Montessori language material called the "Three-Part Language Cards". A wide variety of cards and supplemental materials are used to build vocabulary in the young child and prepares the child for writing and reading.
Care and Storage of the 3-Part Cards
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Care and Storage of the 3-Part Cards

Here are some simple ideas on how to store and care for the three-part language cards.
3-Part Language Cards - Conversation, Matching and Vocabulary
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3-Part Language Cards - Conversation, Matching and Vocabulary

These presentations cover the first three lessons involving the Montessori Three-Part Language Cards. The first is as a catalyst for conversation. The second is visual sensorial matching of the cards. The third is the introduction of the vocabulary using a three-period lesson.
3-Part Cards Moveable Alphabet
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3-Part Cards Moveable Alphabet

The Three-Part Language cards are a great source of words for your child to build with the moveable alphabet and then have the control of error on the labeled card to check their work.
3-Part Language Cards - Reading
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3-Part Language Cards - Reading

The 3-Part Language cards are designed to be a multi-purpose material that can be used for spoken language, word building, and ultimately reading. The reading labels are read and matched to the blank cards and the the labeled cards are used as a control of error.
Primary Story: Over in a River
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Primary Story: Over in a River

Mrs. Cummesky reads and sings this story based on the song "Over in the Meadow". A counting book that introduces animals and different rivers of America.

Articulated (Spoken) Language

These Articulated Language lessons can be presented and enjoyed in any order. They can all be enjoyed simultaneously following your child's and family's interests.

Steps to Handwriting - Part 1
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Steps to Handwriting - Part 1

This is the first part of a two-part overview of the steps towards fluent cursive handwriting. It introduces the preparation of the hand for writing and then shows the progression of activities that guides the child from basic strokes to forming letters and words.
Steps to Handwriting - Part 2
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Steps to Handwriting - Part 2

This is the second part of the overview of the steps to successful cursive writing. It goes from from table chalkboards to cursive capital letters.
Metal Insets
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Metal Insets

Metal Insets are probably the most loved and used material in the Montessori Primary classroom. These geometric shapes give the hand fine motor control and allows the child to use a pencil in a fun non-stressful way.
Do It Yourself Metal Inset Ideas
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Do It Yourself Metal Inset Ideas

Here are some ideas you can use as alternatives to metal insets and some simple ways to make your own set as well.
Sandpaper Letters
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Sandpaper Letters

This video presents an introduction and the presentation of the Sandpaper Letters.
Sandpaper Letter Extensions
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Sandpaper Letter Extensions

Discover some additional activities you can do with the Sandpaper Letters including ideas on how to make them yourself.
Moveable Alphabet
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Moveable Alphabet

This is an Introduction to the Moveable Alphabet. It presents the first exercises of forming words with cut-out letters.
Small Moveable Alphabets
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Small Moveable Alphabets

Introduction and exercise ideas for the Small Moveable Alphabets
3-Part Cards Moveable Alphabet
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3-Part Cards Moveable Alphabet

The Three-Part Language cards are a great source of words for your child to build with the moveable alphabet and then have the control of error on the labeled card to check their work.

Graphic Language - Handwriting

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