Description

The Montessori language curriculum represents parts of speech with the use of symbols.  The concrete representation of the black pyramid leads on to the abstract study of the function of words; such as the Concrete and Abstract Nouns word activity.  This activity consists of a control list of words, with separate word cards, to be matched under two header cards.  This introduces the concept of categorising words to the Child, and explains the concept of two of the most common noun words.

Feature of the Concrete and Abstract Nouns Cards

• the direct objective of this material:
  • Child/ren understand the function of nouns
  • the concept of categorising nouns between naming words representing concrete items and abstract emotions
• indirectly, the Child/ren improve/s their vocabulary and reading skills
• aligned to the Montessori curriculum
• the Child/ren sort the card/s under the relevant heading

Contents of the Concrete and Abstract Nouns Cards

• 1 control card – 10cm x 11cm / (4″ x 4½”)
• 2 header cards
• 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″)

Further Reading and Instructions