Grammar, What Is It Good For?
Okay, okay, I know I shouldn't end a sentence with a preposition (although I've heard that rule is more relaxed now than it used to be). Some of us remember…
Write What You Know, Write What You Love: Two Things Every Kid Should Hear
Nothing blocks the creative spirit of the writer like an unwanted task. Nearly all of the world's finest authors have suffered writer's block at one time or another, and if…
Montessori Basics 9: Sandpaper Letters
In Dr. Montessori's day, children were made to practice forming letters by first writing an almost endless series of vertical strokes. Montessori immediately saw that this method completely ignored the fact that so many of the letters in our alphabet are based on curves (think about 'o', 'c', 'b', etc.).
Cursive vs. Printing: Is One Better Than the Other?
Recently, one of my colleagues emailed me some interesting thoughts about cursive and asked for my input. I was happy to dive into this controversial topic! People are often surprised…
Montessori Basics 8: Pink, Blue, and Green Series
The Pink, Blue, and Green Series work is an integral part of Montessori language. Many people have questions about these materials, though. They don’t seem quite as self-explanatory as other common Montessori work. There’s a lot to know about the history and usage of these materials – so read on for more info!
What Can You Do with the Language Basics?
The great thing is, most Montessori materials have multiple uses for different age groups. So, here are a few things you can do with the Language Basics!