Language skills with Montessori schools

Approach adopted by Montessori is to help in the development
of children’s unique self, which gives the opportunity to the
child to develop at his/her own pace. This allows the children
to think freely while learning. If you are considering Montessori
teaching for your child then understandably you would be
curious about the curriculum it has to offer. Language skills play
a big role in the learning process of a child and it is an
important aspect of Montessori learning.

Definition of language according to
Merriam Webster is “system of words or
signs that people use to express thoughts
and feelings to each other”

Initial human language or way of communication was through drawings and
pictures. Over a period of time the pictures and drawings developed into diagrams,
when different kind of pictures turned into symbols and soon the same symbols
turned into words. As we, all know words involve letter, therefore, vowels surfaced
which led to alphabets. Over time, language has evolved and it will continue to
evolve from one generation to another.

A toddler at an age of 18 months can be enrolled into most Montessori classes.
Children start learning language skills as soon as they are enrolled into Montessori
classrooms. Communication triggers the thought process so it is of utmost
importance that the child is spoken to and listened to as well. Child has to be made
to feel comfortable then only he will be able to speak his mind without any
hesitation. Communication has to be encouraged but it is something that happens
spontaneously. For instance, telling stories to children is a great way to engage
them into using their language skills. Letting the child learn at his/her own pace
through appropriate activities will build their confidence, which is crucial.

Matching exercises and vocabulary classification that are taught via flash cards are
some of the tools used by Montessori Method of learning, this helps a great deal in
the development of visual perception. Children are not forced into any kind of
learning in fact they are encouraged to learn at their own speed through different
reading programs created for them. Books, interactive reading, audible stories
keeps the child interested and the engaged in the task at hand. Tracing and writing
down words or different letters that children have worked on is very important.
Writing material such as pencils, markers, different kinds of papers allows the
children to be creative.

These are only a few techniques that are used
by Montessori Method of teaching. It is very
important to research and discuss different
facets of learning to get the full curriculum
from any potential school.

Contact Details:
Address:
92 Cortelyous Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
Number: 732-333-8311
Director:
Email:
Website:
Ann Mooney
amooney@crestwoodmontessorischool.com
http://www.crestwoodmontessorischool.com
Thank you.