Montessori Methodologies for Language Arts Instruction
This essay describes Montessori methods for reading and writing instruction. It examines ways to teach phonics, reading, writing, grammar, word study, and mechanics. It also provides a thorough description of the recommended ages for each phase of this instruction and the materials used. Montessori's philosophy is for grounded at all times. In addition, a description of the ways Montessori's methods and Routman's methods of whole language instruction impinge upon one another is included.