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| Topic = Language | | Topic = Language | ||
| Subtopic = Writing | | Subtopic = Writing | ||
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| Level = [[Primary]] | | Level = [[Primary]] | ||
| Age = | | Age = | ||
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| Materials = Montessori writing paper <br> pencil | | Materials = Montessori writing paper <br> pencil | ||
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In this activity the child practices writing letters on paper.<br> | |||
The type of writing paper used is available to print below. | |||
== Presentations == | == Presentations == | ||
===Introduction=== | ===Introduction=== | ||
# | # Take the paper and pencil to a table. Turn the paper at an angle. | ||
# | #:[[File:Writing on Paper 1.JPG|260px]] | ||
# Show the child that the whole letter should fit on the stripe. | |||
#:[[File:Writing on Paper 2.JPG|260px]] | |||
# Show the child how to use a finger to space the letters. | |||
#:[[File:Writing on Paper 3.JPG|260px]] [[File:Writing on Paper 4.JPG|260px]] | |||
# If the child writes a letter that they are unhappy with, instead of erasing it, have them cross it out. | |||
#:[[File:Writing on Paper 5.JPG|260px]] [[File:Writing on Paper 6.JPG|260px]] | |||
# Ask the child which of the letters in the row they think is the nicest. Have them circle that letter. | |||
#:[[File:Writing on Paper 7.JPG|260px]] | |||
# Most lowercase letters fit on just the stripe. | |||
#:[[File:Writing on Paper 8.JPG|360px]] | |||
# Later show that some letters have parts that go above the stripe, and some have parts that go below the stripe. | |||
#:[[File:Writing on Paper 9.JPG|375px]] [[File:Writing on Paper 10.JPG|360px]] | |||
== Points of Interest == | == Points of Interest == | ||
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== Variations and Extensions == | == Variations and Extensions == | ||
* A laminated sheet of Montessori writing paper and fine-point dry-erase marker could also be used. | * A laminated sheet of Montessori writing paper and fine-point dry-erase marker could also be used. | ||
==Comments== | |||
*Here is a chart showing a possible order in which letters could be introduced for handwriting. | |||
*:[[File:Handwriting letter chart.png|700px]] | |||
== Material == | == Material == | ||
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|width="100"|[[Image:Pic-top writing paper icon.jpg|link=http://montessorialbum.com/montessori/images/f/fb/Picture-top_writing_paper.pdf|100 px]] | |width="100"|[[Image:Pic-top writing paper icon.jpg|link=http://montessorialbum.com/montessori/images/f/fb/Picture-top_writing_paper.pdf|100 px]] | ||
|width="100"|[[Image:Full Page 9 Lines icon.jpg|link=http://montessorialbum.com/montessori/images/0/0a/Full_Page_9_Lines.pdf|100 px]] | |width="100"|[[Image:Full Page 9 Lines icon.jpg|link=http://montessorialbum.com/montessori/images/0/0a/Full_Page_9_Lines.pdf|100 px]] | ||
|width="100"|[[Image:Marker paper - 8 pink lines icon.jpg|link=http://www.montessorialbum.com/montessori/images/f/fa/Marker_Paper_-_8_pink_lines.pdf|100 px]] | |||
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|valign="top" align="center"|[[Media:Picture-top writing paper.pdf | Picture-Top 5 Lines]] | |valign="top" align="center"|[[Media:Picture-top writing paper.pdf | Picture-Top 5 Lines]] | ||
|valign="top" align="center"|[[Media:Full Page 9 Lines.pdf | Full Page 9 Lines]] | |valign="top" align="center"|[[Media:Full Page 9 Lines.pdf | Full Page 9 Lines]] | ||
|valign="top" align="center"|[[Media:Marker Paper - 8 pink lines.pdf | Full Page 8 Pink Lines]] | |||
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== | ==Further Reading== | ||
[ | *[[Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives]] by David Gettman, pages 146-147 | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:21, 2 October 2020
Writing on Paper | |
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Language - Writing | |
Level | Primary |
Prerequisites | Writing on Chalkboard Metal Insets |
Materials | Montessori writing paper pencil |
In this activity the child practices writing letters on paper.
The type of writing paper used is available to print below.
Presentations
Introduction
- Take the paper and pencil to a table. Turn the paper at an angle.
- Show the child that the whole letter should fit on the stripe.
- Show the child how to use a finger to space the letters.
- If the child writes a letter that they are unhappy with, instead of erasing it, have them cross it out.
- Ask the child which of the letters in the row they think is the nicest. Have them circle that letter.
- Most lowercase letters fit on just the stripe.
- Later show that some letters have parts that go above the stripe, and some have parts that go below the stripe.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
- A laminated sheet of Montessori writing paper and fine-point dry-erase marker could also be used.
Comments
Material
To Print
Picture-Top 5 Lines | Full Page 9 Lines | Full Page 8 Pink Lines |
Further Reading
- Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives by David Gettman, pages 146-147