Learning new vocabulary
With the arrival of summer we have spent the week learning new vocabulary connected to objects we find at the beach.
We created a small beach within a tray and the children were invited to find objects when they visited the beach to add to the tray, which created new vocabulary and discussion topic.
The vocabulary was introduced using the three period lesson over a few days and then we progressed to the sound game.
We then used cards to read and match to the objects
The Montessori 3-Period Lesson is a fundamental approach used in Montessori education to introduce new concepts, vocabulary, and materials to children. It is a deliberate and slow-paced process that allows children to absorb and internalise new information through a series of three distinct periods.
What is the Montessori 3-Period Lesson?
The 3-Period Lesson involves three steps:
Period 1: Introduction (Naming)
The teacher introduces a new concept or vocabulary by naming it repeatedly, allowing the child to hear the name and associate it with the object or concept.
Period 2: Recognition (Identification)
The teacher shows the child the object or concept and asks them to identify it, allowing the child to recognize and associate the object with the name.
Period 3: Recall (Cognition)
The teacher asks the child to recall the concept or vocabulary without assistance, demonstrating their understanding and mastery of the new information.
The Sound Game, also known as Montessori “I Spy”, is a crucial oral language preparation activity used with children starting from around 2.5 years old. Its primary goal is to prepare children for later work with letter symbols by making them aware of the individual sounds that make up words in spoken language.
How it works
In this game, children are presented with a series of objects, and the teacher says a sentence like “I spy with my little eye something that makes the ‘a’ sound”. The child then has to find the object that matches the sound. This process helps children develop the ability to isolate and recognize individual sounds within words.
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