Learning Our Letter Sounds the Montessori Way
Class experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Interest in letters and the sounds that they make is encouraged and will grow as the class progresses. In class: *we will greet each other and "warm-up our bodies" with varied movement activities *we will use ZooPhonics cards to practice animal movements to accompany each letter/sound for our current "basket" *we will use a colorful slideshow to introduce each letter/sound with picture representations of things that begin with each sound and will verbally call out each sound and object *we...
Students will: *learn the sounds that letters make through visual presentation and the Montessori Three Period Lesson. *learn animal movements that represent each sound, using ZooPhonics. *practice critical thinking and verbalization as they recall and speak the letter sounds and object names. *move on to the next set of sounds when they have shown confidence and mastery of each set. *have the opportunity to practice tracing and writing and sorting pictures that represent each sound. *enhance listening, conversation and social skills.
I have been a certified, lead Montessori teacher for 23 years and have provided dynamic learning experiences for hundreds of students in the the following areas: Language, Math, Geography, Science, Sensorial, Everyday Living, Peace and Grace and Courtesy. I also have a BA in English from Hanover College. I provide a lively learning environment full of songs, movement, frivolity and acceptance. I let all children know that mistakes are okay, and that we learn through them. I have always strived to help each child and parent that I encounter to feel good about and to value themselves.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment in classGrades Offered
4 files available upon enrollment**Not required**, but supplies such as these are super-helpful and can be used throughout their future reading journey. You can create some of your own materials or purchase suitable ones. I provide options for both and am happy to answer any questions. For Purchase: *Sandpaper Letters: https://smile.amazon.com/Montessori-Lower-Capital-Sandpaper-Letters/dp/B00696PZF4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2P64QEABVAI1&dchild=1&keywords=sandpaper+letters+montessori&qid=1597416112&s=toys-and-games&sprefix=sandpaper+%2Ctoys-and-games%2C404&sr=1-3 or https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/products/language/alphabet/tactile-letters-lowercase/p/EE259 (or similar) *Sand Tray : https://www.etsy.com/listing/994414616/montessori-sand-tray?gpla=1&gao=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_c-toys_and_games-toys-learning_and_school&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiAp8iMBhAqEiwAJb94z8S6m4EWObyRsErqpF7XuivNbNK6VJLnxurTJsCAgIACGkrbyEOfiBoCbacQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_1844178617_70025085592_346429830845_aud-1184785539978%3Apla-352859725646_c__994414616_12768591&utm_custom2=1844178617&gclid=CjwKCAiAp8iMBhAqEiwAJb94z8S6m4EWObyRsErqpF7XuivNbNK6VJLnxurTJsCAgIACGkrbyEOfiBoCbacQAvD_BwE&variation1=2260871971&variation0=1965708626 *magnetic Movable Alphabet: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07T2B5HYM/ref=dp_cerb_2?th=1 (or something similar) *a magnetic dry erase board and markers is helpful and is often included in Moveable Magnetic Alphabet sets. DIY: *Sand Tray: https://mymerrymessylife.com/diy-montessori-sand-writing-tray/ *Sandpaper Letters: https://livingmontessorinow.com/montessori-monday-inexpensive-and-diy-sandpaper-letters/ * Movable Alphabet: If requested I can provide documents with the letters and you may print them on cardstock and laminate or not, as you choose. These will not have the same utility as a set of purchased letters and will not last as long. *Highlighters for parents in case you do not have a printer and want to highlight the sounds that they need to practice tracing. I am happy to guide you on how to do this. *Pencil or markers for tracing the letters
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Hello, everyone, I am Kelly Bowe, AKA "Mrs. Bowe", and I specialize in guiding learners in the 3-6 year-old age group and I also have experience leading lower-elementary students in Summer Camps and After School care. I was a certified, lead...
Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 86 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 3-7
1-4 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Outschool International
Tutoring
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