Description

Common proper nouns are the words used to describe specific people, objects or things to indicate that these are ‘special named’ things, they start with a capital letter.  The capital letter, indicates the importance of the specific word.

Feature of the Common Proper Nouns

• the direct objective of this material:
  • Child/ren understand the function of the common proper nouns and how they are categorized
• indirectly, Child/ren improve/s their vocabulary and reading skills
• this activity is support material aligned to the Montessori language curriculum
• the Child/ren sort the card/s under the relevant heading

Contents of the Common Proper Nouns

• 1 control card – 11cm x 10cm / (4½” x 4″)
• 2 header cards – 5cm x 2cm / (2″ x ¾”)
• 20 word cards
• A5 transparent, plastic envelope to store and display the cards on the shelves – 18cm x 13cm x 1cm / (7″ x 5″ x 0.4″)

Related Products

• Animal collective nouns are another form of noun that children must study.
• The noun boxes provide an overview of what nouns are all about.

Further Reading and Referenced Material

1. Four great noun activities for Montessori classrooms laid out by Montessori Kiwi.com

2. Montessori elementary noun lessons from Montessori Tides.com