Description

The Montessori language curriculum represents parts of speech with the use of symbols. Verbs are symbolised in the form of a red sphere (3-D) or circle (2-D).  The Tenses Box represents verbs that indicate when an action occurs.  This activity uses 10 different action words, verbs (on red card), in three different tenses; the past, present and future tense.  The Child is invited to sort each verb under the correct header card. This introduces the concept of categorising verbs to the Child, and explains the concept and meaning of a ‘tense’, in the English language.

Feature of the Tenses Box:

• the direct objective of this material:
  • child/ren understand how a verb changes depending upon when the action occurred
• indirectly, the child/ren
  • improve/s their vocabulary and reading skills
  • child/ren understand the function of verbs
  • gain self-confidence, direction and discipline
• aligned to the Montessori language curriculum
• child/ren are introduced to the concept of categorising words

Contents of the Tenses Box:

• 3 header cards (white) – 4.5cm x 3cm / (1¾” x 1″)
• 30 word cards (red)
• transparent, plastic container with lid, to store and display the cards on the shelves – 11cm x 7.5cm x 3cm / (4¼” x 3″ x 1″)

Further Reading and Resources

Montessori Basics: The Language Curriculum – The Montessori School of the Berkshires