How reading in Montessori actually works
If you've been looking into reading in Montessori, you've probably realized pretty quickly that it looks a lot different than the "A-B-C" flashcards many of us remember from our own childhoods. Instead of starting with the names of the letters or singing the alphabet song until it's stuck in everyone's head, Montessori takes a bit of a detour. It's a path that focuses on sounds, touch, and—believe it or not—writing before the child even picks up a book. ...