Letter Montessori Activity

Series Summary

Some people don't give children the credit they deserve. Rather than treating them as independent human beings, some think that kids can't be self-directed, especially when it comes to education. While this may be true for some children, there is a great deal of danger in teaching a child that they are incapable of self-sufficiency. However, there is an educational method that empowers children with self-directed activities. Founded in the late nineteenth century, the Montessori method teaches children to do their own learning. Once an idea or object is introduced to a child, the teacher calmly steps away as the “silent presence” in the classroom. Invented by Maria Montessori, the method was originally used to help children that were thought to be unteachable. Through the process of working with these children, Dr. Montessori discovered a way for kids to learn through the five senses, kinetic movement, spatial refinement, motor skill coordination, and concrete knowledge. The atmosphere is pleasant for children, and they interact with the world in a natural and peaceful way.

In this free video series, learn how Montessori teaches language skills to preschoolers. Our expert, Tami Elliot, is the owner of a Montessori school. She sits down and shows you exactly how language activities are performed in Montessori. Whether you have questions about Montessori methods or just want to teach your own child, this video series is perfect for getting your preschooler on the right track. Learn how to pick puzzles and books for preschoolers. Also, learn how to play matching and rhyming games. If you want to teach your kid animals or names, learn how Montessori does this as well. So, take a moment, and learn a little more about Montessori education today!

Video Transcript

"This is sandpaper letters, letter box one. The letters are divided according to the difficulty. We always start with the easiest first. When you're showing a child the letters, generally, I would only do one first. "B", make sure you start at the top, go down, make your loop using 2 fingers. "B", "B", then hand it to the child and have the child try. "B", "B". After they're done, you can move on to the next. "T", "T", always starting at the top, "T", "T". "M", "M", "M". "C", "C", "C"; "C", "C". "A", "A"; "A", "A". And that is letter box one."