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MODULES
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Price $100
Per Module
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Price $125
C Grammar
Symbols
Ages 5 - 10 yrs.
Why Grammar?
What is
MECS Montessori Grammar?
Grammar comes by way of fun
dramatic key lessons where children experience the “work” of each part
of speech in a fun and memorable way. Montessori Children become very
proficient in Grammar at a young age.
These children experience “grammar work”, as they learn
with specific colorful geometric -shaped grammar symbols.
The Montessori grammar symbols are
hands on materials that
imprint grammar concepts in a MECS Montessori Software focuses on Repetition & Review. ~
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Why
Is Montessori Grammar Taught To A Young Child? In Montessori schools, Grammar is begun much earlier than traditional school. The Child is usually somewhere between 5 and 7- generally age 5. Young children
who are still in the period when they learn language easily, enjoy
grammar when it is given in the right for the age. They are not ready
for rules and definitions, but by using Montessori material, are led to
understand them. In the Montessori Method, Young children begin Grammar early to become aware of words and to read with full comprehension Young children begin grammar to lay the foundation to write more easily and enable them to make full use of all the parts of speech in composition. An exploration of the Functions Words is begun now with those children who are ready. In Montessori schools this is the first time the phrase “introduction to reading” is used. All that has gone before is has simply been a foundation for the this introduction. The Montessori Grammar Farm, with all of its complete components, is the beloved traditional piece of Montessori equipment. Children use the farm and its parts to explore the many facets of The Functions of Words which make up grammar of the English language. First, Grammar Key Presentations are given ever so slowly which develop the concept of only one part of speech. These initial lesson are specialized dramatic, fun lessons where one part of speech is developed in a specific multi sensory hands on approach. Along with these dramatic lessons, Geometric Grammar s Symbols are presented that represent each Part Of Speech. For example, a small equilateral black triangle is placed over the noun, a smaller dark blue triangle is placed over the modifying word, the adjective.
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* Sister Program to MECS Montessori Reading Modules 1 – 6 * Ages
5 ˝ to 10 Yrs + GRAMMAR
&
MECS
Montessori Reading Software -
Modules 1 to 6
Compare Grammar Levels to Phonetic Reading Modules 1. Level 1 Module 1 - 2 Short Vowel
2. Level 2
Module
3
Long Vowels
3. Level 3
Module 4
- 6
Other phonograms ~ Learn Montessori Grammar
Through Phonetics ~ |
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The Wooden Farm has long been a beautiful Montessori material in which the child can practice his/her understanding of grammar. Young children are naturally drawn to farm people, farm animals, and objects and especially the activities that take place on a farm. Now, through the magic of computer multi-media, and the creativity of MECS Montessori Software, the Grammar Farm comes alive to captivate the children, and to involve all of their key senses in the learning process. This, according to modern brain studies, is the most powerful way for people to learn.
In addition, the
farm is a beautiful reminder of Montessori's Vision that humans are a
stewards among the plants and animals, and the inter-connectedness of
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Following each Grammar Key Lesson many, many activities follow where the student manipulates the parts of the Montessori farm. Small word labels are made for each object in the farm material. These are first color coded which matches the parts of speech geometric symbols. Eventually children are creating more and more elaborate sentences with these cards and manipulating the farm objects according to their sentence. As they build their sentences, they are further exploring the “jobs of each part of speech. The Syntax (order) of words in a sentence is explored also, thru hands on activities where these concepts are developed thru a variety of multi sensory movement games. Continued exercises serve to give a forceful impression that leads the student to imprint the importance of each item in a sentence, not only the meaning of each word, but its position in the phrase or sentence.
Why
Are Hands - On Grammar Activities Important In The Software?
As Dr.
Montessori taught, the hand is “the tool of the mind.” The hand must
be involved if interest is to be maintained at these younger ages. The
student will not only manipulate and place symbols above the parts of
speech in a sentence, but they
will record their work. The student, then draws and colors the grammar
symbols above each word in their written work . The fun hands on activities motivate children to be eager learners. Furthermore, the sensorial experience of placing the specific grammar symbols above each Part of Speech, serves to fix the functions of words in their mind in a creative and pleasurable way. The Montessori software also includes these color- coded symbols for you to print out and play extended games with the student. Also, children love to make big posters, draw pictures to illustrate their work and paste these grammar symbols above each part of speech in their sentences. They become a piece of art to be proud of.
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MECS
Montessori Grammar Farm - 1847-1910 Time Period
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