A manual in words and pictures to initiate reading and writing and the most important Montessori materials for English! Manual for a holistic way of learning within elementary education This tried and tested volume of our handbook series for kindergarten, preschool and primary school is a great help for all educators who want to teach children the basics of mathematics holistically with head, heart and hand according to the Montessori principles. All language materials are initially shown in colour photos. The authors then use step-by-step photos to explain important exercises recommended by Maria Montessori. This makes them very easy to understand, even without specific Montessori knowledge. With many ideas for games for the holistic discovery of the alphabet as well as for childfriendly initiation into the way of thinking for reading and writing. Volume 3 contains: Exercises for speech development Games to promote language skills Vocabulary enrichment games Exercises for learning writing Writing as a way to language Leading the way to writing Training of manual and mental skills Exercises to learn reading "Total" reading Introduction to parts of speech The translator: Penny Mantz