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Enhancing Language Experiences Through Storytelling and the Story Basket
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Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 25, no. 2
Date: Summer 2013
Pages: 26-29
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Abstract/Notes: The Montessori early childhood classroom provides a seamless web of language experiences. As Montessori teachers, they are mindful of the many ways Practical Life, Sensorial, Geography, Science, and Mathematics lessons contribute to and support Language Arts. Within the Language Arts curriculum itself, there are multiple stages of learning. The lessons targeted to the oral and auditory stage are a fundamental piece of the language curriculum and offer the perfect opportunity to introduce a variety of literary experiences that can guide the young child toward developing necessary literacy skills and a love of language. The author takes this instruction to heart as she searches for ways to provide her students with experiences in expressive and receptive language. She uses a storytelling technique she calls the Story Basket that she believes has enriched the language curriculum in her classroom. Each week, she introduces some form of fictional or nonfictional story, whether it is about the journey of Christopher Columbus or a folktale, such as "Goldilocks and the Three Bears."
Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Article
Putting the Discovery Back Into Montessori Language and Literacy
Publication: Montessori NewZ, vol. 34
Date: Jun 2004
Pages: 11–12
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Language: English
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Research Validates Montessori Approach to Teaching Language
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Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 16, no. 3
Date: Summer 2004
Pages: 46–48
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Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
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How to Enhance the Use of Language in Our Daily Lives with Young Children
Publication: Montessori Matters
Date: 1992
Pages: 4–5
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Language: English
Article
The 0-3 Language Curriculum
Publication: Montessori Matters
Date: 2001
Pages: 19
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Language: English
Article
Spanish as a Second Language
Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 10, no. 2
Date: 1998
Pages: 34
Bilingualism, Language acquisition
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Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Article
Teacher's Notebook: A Whole Language Checklist for the Teacher
Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 4, no. 1
Date: 1992
Pages: 40
Language experience approach in education
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Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
Article
Lifetime Language Learning
Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 13, no. 4
Date: 2001
Pages: 5
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Abstract/Notes: Includes review of AMI World Congress, Paris, July 2001
Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
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Un Segundo Idioma en el Aula: Nos Estamos Perdiendo una Oportunidad? [A Second Language in the Classroom: Are We Missing the Boat?]
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Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 19, no. 2
Date: 2007
Pages: 38-40
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Abstract/Notes: In recent years there has been greater emphasis placed on second language acquisition in schools. To be prepared for life in the 21st century, to function within an increasingly interdependent world society, to be free from the petty biases that hinder understanding and from the larger hatreds that lead to confrontation, children will need to acquire the basic tools of communication--including a working knowledge of other people's languages. Although early learning of another language is often viewed as exceptional and sometimes as undesirable, studies conducted around age-related issues find that children before the age of 7 tend to acquire second languages with great ease and fluency. Their older brothers and sisters, in traditional high school or college foreign language courses, seldom reach such communicative competence--even after 4 or 5 years of instruction. Research data, personal observation, and anecdotal information about children suggest encouragement of early second language introduction. This article discusses the benefits of introducing second language programs to young children.
Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040
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A Second Language in the Classroom: Are We Missing the Boat?
Publication: Montessori Life, vol. 5, no. 1
Date: 1993
Pages: 31–32
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Language: English
ISSN: 1054-0040