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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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Sound Sorting Picture Cards - Vowels

Long vowels, short vowels, variant vowels, diphthongs, and r-influenced vowels are all explored in this sound sorting kit.

115 sound sorting picture cards, 8 yes/no cards, and 18 vowel label cards.

Cards measure 2" by 2 1/2", and come in a sturdy box with convenient labeled dividers.

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3.09.05.02
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$48.60
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Sound Sorting Picture Cards – Rhymes

This sound sorting kit lets children analyze 24 rhyme families, some of which have more than one spelling pattern, such as plane -train, and bed-thread.

Includes 96 picture cards, 20 rhyme ending label cards and 8 yes/no cards, plus Teaching Notes.

Cards measure 2" by 2 1/2", and come in a sturdy box with convenient labeled dividers.

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3.09.05.03
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$62.10
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Sound Sorting Picture Cards - Final Consonant Sounds

Using these beautifully illustrated picture cards, children will first sort words such as pin-pig, then move on to bus-brush. Final digraphs are included in this set.

95 picture cards, 18 consonant label cards, 8 yes/no cards, and Teaching Notes.

Cards measure 2" by 2 1/2", and come in a sturdy box with convenient labeled dividers.

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3.09.05.04
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$62.10
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Classified Vocabulary Picture Cards

144 illustrated picture cards in 17 categories with word printed on back.

Each card measures 2.5 x 2 inches.

 Comes with dividers to keep them organized and teaching notes.

17 categories with 6-10 cards in each:

Transportation, Clothing, Toys, Furniture, Tools, Zoo animals, Farm animals, Pets, Ocean animals, Insects, Foods, Fruits, People, Body parts, Table settings, Containers, and Instruments.

Direct Aim:

To enrich and enlarge the child’s vocabulary.

To help in the child’s classification of the environment.

Indirect Aim:

Preparation for further language works and reading classification.

 

 

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3.09.05.05
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$57.60
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Farm Game 1- Phonetic

In order to maintain the child’s interest in reading in a purposeful way Maria Montessori introduced grammar at the phonetic reading stage. Each time a new part of speech is introduced it is done through playing a lively game with children.

Our unique Phonetic Farm Game includes:

Miniature objects whose names are phonetic: pig, man, duck, dog, cat, piglet. Heading black card (3½” x 1 ½”) with Noun written on it. Six small black cards (3” x 1 ½”) with the name of each object.

Six small red cards (3” x 1 ½”) which have matching phonetic verbs. Heading red card (3½” x 1 ½”) with Verb written on it.

Six small blue cards (3” x 1 ½”) which have matching phonetic adjectives. Heading blue card (3½” x 1 ½”) with Adjective written on it.

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3.09.05A
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$55.80
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Farm Game 2- with Adverb

The main purpose of this game is to maintain the child`s interest in language beyond the phonetic stage, to increase his vocabulary and to give a clear understanding of the function of words.

The whole set includes:

Miniature farm animals and objects: goose, rooster, horse, sheep, cow, goat, barn, and tractor.

8 small black cards (3” x 1 ½”) with the name of each object. Heading black card (3½” x 1 ½”) with Noun written on it.

8 small red cards (3” x 1 ½”) which have matching verbs. Heading red card (3½” x 1 ½”) with Verb written on it.

8 small blue cards (3” x 1 ½”) which have matching adjectives. Heading blue card (3½” x 1 ½”) with Adjective written on it.

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3.09.05B
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$77.40
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Singular and Plural Exercise

Purpose: To extend the child’s interest in reading and informally, to introduce him to the first rule of forming the plural by adding the letter “s” to the singular.

Material: Black cardboard box containing two packs of black noun cards with two white heading cards.

21 miniature objects to correspond with the word on noun cards.

Box measures: 3.5 x 3.5 1.5 inches.

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3.09.05C
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$30.60
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Primary Phonics Complete Storybook Set of 60 Books

Primary Phonics "Mac and Tab" Storybook Set is well known in the Montessori Community as the most systematic reading series since 1968. Still the best!

This phonics-based early reading program facilitates individualized instruction through flexible, skills-based workbooks and storybooks that correspond to students’ ability levels.

Children learning to read enjoy the satisfaction that comes from reading a whole book independently.

The Primary Phonics illustrated storybooks series features books that are each approximately 16 pages long and which use words containing the phonetic elements taught in (not-included and sold-separately) workbooks.

The Complete Storybook Set includes 60 different books divided into 6 sets:

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3.09.06
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$288.00
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Primary Phonics - Storybook Set 1 (includes 10 books)

Storybooks Set 1 includes 1 each of 10 titles: Mac and Tab,The Tin Man, Al, Tim, The Jet, Ben Bug, Ed, Meg, Ted, and The Wig. Book 1: Mac and Tab
 -Consonant sounds: b, c, d, h, l, m, n, p, r, s, t
 -Vowel Sounds: a as in cat
 -Sight words: is, a, the, on, in, to, for, are

Book 2: The Tin Man
 -Consonant sounds: b, c, d, f, g, h, l, m, n, p, r, s, t
 -Vowel sounds: a as in cat, i as in pig
 -Sight words: a, the, on, to, and, for, yellow, was

Book 3: Al
 -Consonant sounds: b, d, g, h, l, m, n, p, r, s, t
 -Vowel sounds: a as in cat, i as in pig, o as in hot
 -Sight words: a, the, to, and, of, was

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3.09.07
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More Primary Phonics - Storybook Set 1A (includes 10 books)

The storybooks use the same vocabulary as Workbook 1 and Storybooks 1 with the addition of one sight word (was).

Storybooks 1A are an excellent tool to reinforce the skills from Workbook 1 and can be used with either Workbook 1 or More Workbook 1.

Primary Phonics is a systematic, phonics-based early reading program that facilitates individualized instruction through flexible, skills-based workbooks and storybooks that correspond to students’ ability levels.

Skills Addressed:

Short vowel sounds.

Using phonetic skills to read decodable, connected text.

Sight words.

Book 1: The Cab - Short a.

Book 2: Kim and Wag - Short i.

Book 3: The Van and the Hot Rod - Short o.

Book 4: Fun in the Mud - Short u.

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3.09.07A
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Primary Phonics - Storybook Set 2 (includes 10 books)

Storybooks Set 2 include 1 each of 10 titles: Mac Gets Well, The Big Game, The Joke, The Cake, The Bee, The Goat, Sail, The Seal, Hide and Seek, and The Fire. Book 1: Mac Gets Well

 -Consonant sounds:

b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, r, s, t, v, w, ck as in sick, ll as in well

 -Vowel sounds:

a as in cat, i as in pig, o as in hot, u as in cup, e as in pet, a as in ape, i as in kite, o as in bone, u as in mule

 -Sight words:

a, the, to, and, of, I, said, was, have

Book 2: The Big Game

 -Consonant sounds:

b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, r, s, t, v, w, ll

 -Vowel sounds:

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3.09.08
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More Primary Phonics - Storybook Set 2A (includes 10 books)

Book 1: Babe, the Big Hit - Long Vowels with Silent e Book 2: Make the Bed - Long Vowels with Silent e Review Book 3: Mole - Long Vowels with Silent e Review Book 4: A Ride on a Bus - Long Vowels with Silent e Review Book 5: The Lie - Vowel Digraphs io, oe, ee Book 6: A Fine Coat - Vowel Digraph oa Book 7: Cop Cat and the Mule - Vowel Digraph ai Book 8: A Real Pal - Vowel Digraph ea Book 9: Rose and Weed - Vowel Digraph Review Book 10: The Deer - Vowel Digraph Review

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3.09.08A
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$50.40
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