Exciting Action Cards To Try (Have A Blast With Reading!)
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by Dana Vitolo
4d ago
Montessori Action Cards for Reading In my previous blog post, we learned about picture and word cards. The action cards lesson is next in the Montessori reading words sequence. In my teacher training, we called them activity cards. Your child reads the word on the card and then acts out the word. Then, you or ..read more
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Picture and Word Cards: 2 Cool Games for Beginning Readers
Bright Little Owl
by Dana Vitolo
1M ago
Montessori picture and word cards reading lesson In my previous blog post, I discussed the object game, where we match written words to objects. The next lesson in the Montessori reading series is picture and word cards.  At this point, your child has had some experience with sounding out words. Now, we can explore reading ..read more
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Try These 2 Intro To Reading Words Games And Spark Excitement
Bright Little Owl
by Dana Vitolo
2M ago
Montessori introduction to reading words: the object game The first lesson in the Montessori reading words sequence is the object game. It is an intriguing first introduction to reading for young children. The children love it because it’s playing a game with the beauty of small objects and tiny slips of paper. I remember teaching it in the ..read more
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5 Beginning Reading Games You and Your Kid Will Love
Bright Little Owl
by Dana Vitolo
4M ago
Montessori reading games and beginning to read words We are switching gears and going into the Montessori reading games sequence. At the beginning of the series, we start with “sounding out” single words, one at a time.  In my previous blog post, I wrote about chalkboard handwriting activities. There are a few additional handwriting lessons I … 5 Beginning Reading Games You and Your Kid Will Love Read More ..read more
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4 Chalkboard Ideas: Easy Erase For Unlimited Writing Fun
Bright Little Owl
by Dana Vitolo
5M ago
Montessori chalkboard lesson for handwriting Like the Montessori sand tray, your child can practice writing a letter on the chalkboard and erase the letter right away if she’d like! Writing on a chalk board is also a great hands-on sensory experience with its unique natural texture and feel.  I have observed that young children love to … 4 Chalkboard Ideas: Easy Erase For Unlimited Writing Fun Read More ..read more
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Your Child Will Love the Sand Tray For Hands-On Writing
Bright Little Owl
by Dana Vitolo
6M ago
Montessori sand tray for handwriting In my previous post, I discussed the metal insets, a lesson that helps prepare young children for writing. The next lesson in the Montessori handwriting series is the sand tray.  When I started teaching in the classroom sixteen years ago, I immediately noticed that the sand tray was a big … Your Child Will Love the Sand Tray For Hands-On Writing Read More ..read more
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Montessori Metal Insets: 11 Essential Lessons Great for Writing
Bright Little Owl
by Dana Vitolo
7M ago
Montessori Metal Insets: Handwriting preparation The first lesson in the handwriting practice sequence is the Montessori metal insets. It is another beautiful and iconic language material, like sandpaper letters. The metal inset activity is an essential and critical lesson in the language area of the classroom. It prepares young children for handwriting.  While working with this … Montessori Metal Insets: 11 Essential Lessons Great for Writing Read More ..read more
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Try This Exciting Transportation Activity: Land, Air, Water
Bright Little Owl
by Dana Vitolo
8M ago
Montessori land air and water transportation activity with vehicles In my previous blog post, we started to take a summer break from the Montessori language sequence, and I shared DIY parts of a butterfly puzzle.  We continue our summer break with an exciting land, air, and water transportation activity with vehicles! The idea came from our … Try This Exciting Transportation Activity: Land, Air, Water Read More ..read more
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5 Handwriting Practice Activities That Are Engaging and Fun
Bright Little Owl
by Dana Vitolo
10M ago
Montessori handwriting practice lessons We’re switching gears and going into the Montessori handwriting practice sequence. My previous blog post discussed writing phrases with the hands-on Montessori moveable alphabet. There are a few additional lessons with the moveable alphabet I haven’t covered yet, but right around this time, your child may also start to express interest … 5 Handwriting Practice Activities That Are Engaging and Fun Read More ..read more
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Word Building and Writing Phrases: 1 Important New Lesson
Bright Little Owl
by Dana Vitolo
1y ago
Montessori word building: writing phrases with the moveable alphabet At this point, your child has been practicing quite a bit with word building, such as writing word families with the Montessori moveable alphabet.  You can move on to writing phrases when you have observed that she is solid with writing several words, which is really … Word Building and Writing Phrases: 1 Important New Lesson Read More ..read more
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