Handwriting

Montessori chalkboard lesson for handwriting Like the Montessori sand tray, your child can practice writing a letter on the chalkboard and erase the letter right away if she’d like! Writing on a chalk board is also a great hands-on sensory experience with its unique natural texture and feel.  I have observed that young children love to […]

Montessori sand tray for handwriting In my previous post, I discussed the metal insets, a lesson that helps prepare young children for writing. The next lesson in the Montessori handwriting series is the sand tray.  When I started teaching in the classroom sixteen years ago, I immediately noticed that the sand tray was a big

Montessori Metal Insets: Handwriting preparation The first lesson in the handwriting practice sequence is the Montessori metal insets. It is another beautiful and iconic language material, like sandpaper letters. The metal inset activity is an essential and critical lesson in the language area of the classroom. It prepares young children for handwriting.  While working with this

Montessori handwriting practice lessons We’re switching gears and going into the Montessori handwriting practice sequence. My previous blog post discussed writing phrases with the hands-on Montessori moveable alphabet. There are a few additional lessons with the moveable alphabet I haven’t covered yet, but right around this time, your child may also start to express interest