Homographs

Description

Homographs; two or more words that are spelt the same, but do not mean the same. These words are generally pronounced the same way, but may, on occasion, sound different from each other. The origins and meanings of these words will differ. For example – desert – can mean a dry, arid land-mass or the desert you select for something sweet to eat after your main meal.

Learning homographs and homophones helps children understand the context of sentences, i.e. that words can have more than one meaning. Mastering this function of grammar, improves their vocabulary, reading skills and helps them read with comprehension.

Examples of the words

BASE	BAIL	LIE	BAND
a centre or area of operations	to clear water	not true	a ring
the lower part of something	release of a prisoner	horizontal or resting position	a series of things linked together

Features of the Homographs Cards

the direct objective of this material:
- child/ren understand the context of the sentence
- they are able to read with better comprehension
indirectly, the Child/ren’s
- their vocabulary will improve
- grasp of the language will be strengthened
- their spelling will automatically improve
- child/ren want to read more and more
aligned to the Montessori language curriculum
the Child/ren sort the card/s under the relevant heading

Contents of the Homographs Cards

10 homograph word cards – 5cm x 2cm / (2″ x ¾”)
20 definition word cards
plastic container with lid to store and display the cards on the shelves – 8cm x 8cm x 3cm / (3″ x 3″ x 1″)

VXCard - Features and Care

No lamination required
Non-tear and scratch proof
Printed with Eco-friendly inks
Easy to clean with a damp cloth

Order R1000 or more for FREE shipping to South Africa

Order R1000 worth of items to qualify for free shipping to your door anywhere in South Africa.

Transit times depend on your location:

Cape Metro – next day if your order is placed before 13h00
Gauteng & Durban – 2 to 3 days
Everywhere else – 2 to 4 days depending on your location

Feel free to email us should you require any further information.

Delivery to USA, EU, Canada & the UK

We offer free delivery to the USA:

USA – free for orders over $400 – 7 days to your door
Canada – 7 day shipping is calculated at checkout – subject to additional GST & PST which is billed on arrival
UK – 7 day shipping is calculated at checkout – subject to 20% VAT which is billed on arrival
EU – 7 day shipping calculated at checkout – subject to EU VAT which is billed on arrival
Australia – 9 days – may be subject to 10% GST which is billed on arrival
NZ – 9 days – may be subject to 15% GST which is billed on arrival

Should you require further information about shipping charges, please feel free to contact us at info@childrenshouse.co.za