Written language can be acquired more easily by children of four years than by those of six. While children of six usually need at least two years to learn how to write children of four years learn this second language within a few months.
The development of language continues, in fact, up to the age of five years, and the mind during this period is in a phase of activity regarding everything that has to do with words.		  
- Maria Montessori
     
 
Language
 
 
 
 
Our teachers encourage children to express themselves verbally through describing, explaining, story telling, forming opinions and using their imaginations. Initially, a phonetic system is used to teach reading. As children gain confidence, their skills are broadened with more complicated letter combinations. Our sandpaper letters and moveable alphabets are the key materials used to develop reading and writing. Many different vocabulary cards and books are used in addressing a child's sensitive period in language skills acquisition.