Language cards The idea of language cards is that the child starts to see that a 3D object can be represented by a 2D image. The have an object and match it to the card that’s the same. You can make it more difficult by making similar cards when it’s say a picture of a convertible but a different colour or make than the picture. Making language cards can be time consuming. They certainly aren’t something you have to do with your child at all. They will still enjoy finding objects around … [Read more...] about FREE printable Montessori language cards to use at home
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My 5 top language tips
We are back after a new year break! This time we will be reviewing the Montessori approach to language by giving you my top 5 language tips. Here they are: 1. Listen to your child Whenever time allows, stop what you are doing, look them in the eye, let them take as long as they need, and – hard as it is – try not to finish their sentences. If your child say “ba-ba" for ball; you can show you have listened by including the real word in a sentence, for example, “Yes, you threw the ball in … [Read more...] about My 5 top language tips