Language Development
The Language Trajectory
The recording from the March, 2022 PLC meeting covers language development and the language trajectory. The Language Development worksheet below was used as part of this conversation.
Development of Langauge and Literacy in the Casa
This document provides a roadmap for how literacy is developed in the Casa. The main areas of language development are outlined and the language trajectory based on materials and presentations is highlighted. Use this guide to further understand, assess and observe language and literacy in the Casa.
Reference table for literacy skills.docxReference Table for Literacy Skills
This table provides an excellent reference highlighting the educational competencies outlined for language development and the connection to Montessori language work. Although this reference table is built off of the TEKS competencies for the state of Texas, there are parallels to other state-level competencies.
Pencil Grasps.pdfPencil Grasps
This resource provides guidance on the nature of pencil grasps and provides visual examples to support your work.