Lower Elementary Language Curriculum Pack

• No Lamination Required.
• Printed on Premium Thick Plastic and Cut.
  
• This material is ready to start using. No other prep work is needed.

This complete set of materials is part of the Elementary I Curriculum Solution - Language section. 

It is being offered as an alternative option for those schools who wish to update just their lower elementary language section.

Because nothing needs laminating or trimming, the package removes weeks of prep time and eliminates the hidden costs of piecemeal sourcing, letting teachers focus on observation and individualized follow-up instead of production logistics. In short, this curriculum solution transforms a classroom setup from a patchwork of purchases into a turnkey investment that safeguards instructional time, assures standards coverage, and delivers a cohesive Montessori experience the moment it arrives. 

This collection is designed for schools that want to strengthen—or fully refresh—their Lower Elementary language area with materials that build real literacy skills and the higher-level thinking Montessori classrooms are known for. It supports a full progression: phonograms and vocabulary → word study and decoding → grammar experiences and sentence work → sentence analysis, writing development, and editing—so students grow from concrete work to confident, independent language use. Many components are printed on premium thick plastic and cut (no lamination required), so they arrive shelf-ready and can go straight to work.

Why schools choose this set

• Concrete-to-abstract Montessori sequence: Function of Words → Grammar Sentences → Developing Writing Through Grammar is an intentional continuum that keeps grammar meaningful and connected to writing.

• Standards-supportive by design: multiple items include a “View the Standards” reference on the product page, helping schools document skill coverage while keeping instruction hands-on and developmentally appropriate.

• Built for varied learning styles: visual, tactile, analytical, and applied writing/editing practice.

What’s included

A) Phonics, decoding, and spelling foundations

• Phonograms Level 6–9 (ELC-6061)
  Clear, systematic phonogram work that strengthens decoding and spelling by connecting sounds to letter symbols/teams (including common teams and “r-controlled” patterns). Printed on thick plastic and cut for immediate use.

• Word Study (ELC-6051)
  A word-study component intended to extend phonics into spelling patterns, word analysis, and structure-based reading support. (Included as part of the language lineup in the Elementary I solution list.)

• Word Roots – Beginning Level 1 (ELCBK-03751BBP)
  A powerful vocabulary-and-spelling booster that teaches Latin roots/prefixes/suffixes in context, with structured activities and teaching supports (pre/post tests, reviews, answers, and a word-parts dictionary). Includes extensive word-part coverage (prefixes/roots/suffixes) and hundreds of vocabulary words.

B) Emergent and beginning reading support

• Early Reading Activities – Animal Homes / Animal Young / Animal Groups (ELC-6052)
  A set of 96 full-color photograph cards presented in six sets for emergent readers—ideal for vocabulary building, word recognition, and easy crossovers into grammar and zoology.

• Emergent Reading in the Elementary Classroom (ELC-6058)
  A classroom-focused emergent reading component intended to help teachers bridge early word recognition and phonogram knowledge into practical reading work. (Included in the Elementary I solution list.)

• Beginning Reading Curriculum (ELC-6053)
  A beginning reading curriculum component designed to round out a school’s foundational reading sequence. (Included in the Elementary I solution list.)

C) Grammar foundations and parts of speech 

• Function of Words (ELC-6054)
  A full-color update that includes sentence cards/strips and multiple lesson sets for each part of speech—designed as grammar experiences (not just grammar lessons). Activities isolate concepts (like plural noun rules and adjective categories) and show how word function works inside real sentences. Printed on thick plastic and cut.

• Parts of Speech (Grammar Symbols) Nomenclature (ELC-6057)
  Complete three-part nomenclature for the parts of speech, plus a booklet and control chart. Covers: article, noun, adjective, verb, preposition, adverb, pronoun, conjunction, interjection.

• Verb Overview (ELC-6055)
  A targeted verb component that supports classroom grammar sequencing and complements conjugation and sentence work. (Included in the Elementary I solution list.)

• Verb Conjugation Level 6–9 (ELC-6062)
  A robust conjugation set for second/third plane students: 35 verbs in the indicative mood (active voice, simple tense: past/present/future). Includes defined card sizing and print font presentation—printed on thick plastic and cut for easy, repeatable practice.

• Grammar Sentences to be used with grammar boxes (ELC-6056)
  Updated grammar box sentence cards and strips in full color, aligned to parts of speech colors; available in at least two color-scheme versions (e.g., Traditional and Parts of Speech). Printed on thick plastic and cut.

D) Sentence construction, analysis, writing development, and editing

• Sentence Analysis Level 6–9 (ELC-6059)
  Used for reading analysis, sentence construction, and logical analysis—ideal for oral language games and identifying complete vs. incomplete sentences/phrases. Includes control charts and sentence strips for group presentations, plus referenced resources/answer key. Printed on thick plastic and cut.

• Developing Writing Through Grammar (ELC-6004)
  Created for students who are past the grammar boxes and need meaningful extensions that connect grammar knowledge to writing. Includes 150+ cards and an answer key, with concept exploration plus practice-building cards for each part of speech—printed on thick plastic and cut.

• Editor in Chief – Beginning 1 (ELCBK-09708BBP)
  A 96-page, standards-based thinking approach to mechanics: students learn through analyzing and editing real stories/letters/articles with errors (rather than drill-and-practice).

• Editor in Chief – Beginning 2 (ELCBK-09709BBP)
  Continues the same editing-based approach and expands practice across a wider set of conventions/mechanics.

Outcomes:

With this collection, classrooms can deliver a language program that is complete, connected, and classroom-practical: students build decoding/spelling skill, strengthen vocabulary, experience grammar in a concrete way, learn to construct and analyze sentences logically, and apply those skills directly to writing and editing—exactly the kind of progression that supports both academic expectations and Montessori’s emphasis on independence and reasoning.

STANDARDS

To view the standards met by this classroom please follow the individual links for each item.