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*to develop [[Awareness | *to develop [[Print Awareness]] | ||
*to teach about the various concepts shown in the books | *to teach about the various concepts shown in the books | ||
Revision as of 22:03, 22 June 2020
| Group Story Time | |
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| Language - Language Foundation | |
| Level | Primary |
| Age | 2.5 |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Materials | a Picture Book |
In this Circle Time activity the teacher reads a book aloud to the children.
Presentation
Points of Interest
Purpose
- to develop Print Awareness
- to teach about the various concepts shown in the books
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
Variations
- The adult could tell the children a story from memory.
- A parent volunteer could read a book. (Be sure to pre-screen books parents wish to read for appropriateness. Trust me, I've heard stories.)
Extensions
- One of the older children in the class could read a book aloud.
Material
see Children's Books in a Montessori Classroom
Make Your Own
Where to Buy
Further Reading
- Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives by David Getttman, pages 137-139
- Montessori Read & Write by Lynne Lawrence, pages 40-41, 43-48
