Description

The Logical Adjective Exercise Game has two separate boxes both with adjective and noun word and header cards. Present the game to the Child, beginning with box no. 1, which aligns with the Pink and Blue Reading Series.  When they have gained a solid understanding of adjectives and how they are used, continue onto box no. 2, which contains more complex nouns and adjectives.  Box no. 2 is aligned to the level of reading found in the Green Reading Series and beyond.

Optional use of the grammar noun symbol, a black pyramid and the adjective symbol, a large blue triangle can be incorporated; once the Child has mastered the concept of adjectives describing nouns.  These symbols are not included in this game but are sold separately.

Examples of the Word Cards

Feature of the Logical Adjective Exercise Game Boxes

• the direct objective of this material:
  • Child/ren understand the function of adjectives
• indirectly, the Child/ren improve
  • their vocabulary
  • learn how to read with understanding
  • they will instinctively recognise when an adjective makes logical sense
• aligned to the Montessori language curriculum

Contents of the Logical Adjective Exercise Game Boxes

• 2 plastic boxes, each – 8cm x 8cm x 3cm / (3″ x 3″ x 1″)
• 1 header card, printed on blue – Adjective
• 1 header card, printed on black – Noun
• 12-word cards printed on blue – adjectives
• 12-word cards printed on black -nouns

How to Play the Game

1. The teacher presents the logical adjective game to the Child, then asks them to show how it is played
2. The Child selects the noun header and places it on the top, to the right of the mat
3. S/he then selects all the black noun cards and lays them down, one below the other
4. They sound out each noun word, then reads them out aloud
5. Next, they select the adjective header card, and lay it to the left of the noun header
6. Selecting one adjective word card, they lay it under the header card, to the left of the noun word card
7. S/he then reads the adjective and the noun out loud
8. Does it make sense?  If yes, they leave the adjective card there and select a second card to repeat the exercise
9. If it does not make sense, they remove the adjective card from the first noun word and try it with the second noun word.
10. They continue testing each adjective to the noun word until it sounds logical.

Further Reading and Resources