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How is language learned? What factors influence a child´s language acquisition? How can we assist children in their process of learning how to read and write? This book discusses the principles of the Montessori Method and Maria Montessori´s views of language acquisition in comparison with existing linguistic theories and empirical studies. It also provides a detailed description of the Montessori materials specifically designed for helping children in the acquisition of the written language exploring the late Italian educator´s theoretical concepts behind the acquisition of early writing and reading. By giving descriptions, pictures and examples of how the materials would be introduced to children, the author shows how Montessori´s hands-on approach would be applied in a classroom setting.

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While studying English and Russian at the University of Vienna to become a high school teacher the author obtained a degree as a Montessori teacher for grades 1 through 6 and fell in love with the Montessori Method. She worked at a Montessori preschool in Austria where her children attended. Tatjana now lives with her family in Louisville, KY USA .

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