The Montessori 3-Period Lesson is widely used when introducing new concepts through the use of classification cards, sandpaper letters, or sandpaper numbers.
Below you will find the explanation of how to introduce sandpaper letters. Please note that all 3 periods are not completed in one day. As with any concept, you move through each period when mastery has been achieved. It is important to not force the child. Follow their lead. If they are not interested, leave the lesson for another day. We want to provide a a calm, loving environment that builds and fosters success. Materials:
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This process is repeated with subsequent groups of letters, until all lowercase letter sounds have been mastered. In a future post, I will share other activities that can be done with groups of letters to help reinforce the letter sound and build mastery. IF YOUR CHILD MAKES A MISTAKE IN ANY PERIOD LESSON: If at anytime your child makes a mistake when asked to show the letter or produce the sound, simply acknowledge the letter/sound they produced, then ask them to show the original letter you asked about, again. EX: I am showing the following cards: e b s Me: "Can you show me the "ssss" Child: Points to "b" Me: "You showed me "buh." Can you show me "sss?"" Child: Points to "s" Me: "Great, you showed me "sss"" We want to avoid saying things like "No, that is wrong" or "That is not "sss" that is "b."" because it discourages the child's efforts and does not foster an environment where it is ok to make mistakes. We want children to feel safe when learning, which is why we just acknowledge their effort and provide an opportunity to try again.
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