Description

Why do we need grammar?

Grammar enriches the child’s language, developing the art of communication, and stimulating their interest in analysing sentences.  The Activities with the Grammar Boxes, help the Child become conscious of the various elements of language they already know; especially the order, structure, and composition of language; but now they can connect the words, and use them.

Language, linked with thought, is the tool of the intelligence

The Child needs usable language at their fingertips, for all their communication needs. In the second plane of development, introduces the Child to a wide range of language, and this activity will give them words to describe what they learnt. We give them the keys to explore their knowledge of language, and not prescriptive grammar lessons.

Objectives of The Grammar Boxes

• the direct objective is for the Child to;
  • unlock the complexities of grammar
  • understand what they are reading
  • know how to use phrases, and sentences correctly
  • analyse and manipulate words to achieve their goals
• indirectly, children;
  • learn how to analyse sentences
  • develop interpretive reading skills
  • gain confidence and self-esteem
• use this product together with the printed grammar cards
• this product enhances the Montessori grammar curriculum

Contents and sizes of The Grammar Boxes

• 8 Beech wood boxes, with sloping compartments, in various sizes
• each box has a header section, with a number of individual, separate compartments
• colour-coded compartments highlight different parts of speech
• 2 x boxes – 24.5cm x 21.5cm x 3cm / (9½” x 8¾” x 1″)
• 2 x boxes – 30.5cm x 15cm x 3cm / (12″ x 6″ x 1″)
• 1 x box – 24.5cm x 15.5cm x 3cm / (9½” x 6″ x 1″)
• 1 x box – 18cm x 21.5cm x 3cm / (7″ x 8¾” x 1″)
• 1 x box – 18.5cm x 15cm x 3cm / (7¼” x 6″ x 1″)
• 1 x box – 13cm x 15cm x 1cm / (5″ x 6″ x 1″)

The image of the grammar boxes being used to hold the Verb Cards, are two separate products, sold separately.

Related Products

• The Printed Grammar Cards
• The Montessori Farm Grammar Activity
• The Solid Grammar Symbols
• The Second Chart Reading Analysis Box
• Grammar Symbols and their definitions

Further Reading and Resources:

1. Montessori Grammar Materials – a blog written by Casa dir Mir, a Montessori School