Montessori Reading Interactive Game
Write on note cards words (action verbs) such as -
sit
run
hop
jog
jump
skip
stand
crawl
wiggle
stomp
march
dance
talk
quiet
laugh
giggle
cry
Show the command card to your child and act out the word together. Next take turns acting out the directions. Your child will recognize the words and understand their meaning after a little practice.
The phonetic words, such as sit, run, hop, jog are easiest to read.
You can also do this lesson playing Simon Says by using command cards instead of the spoken directions.
Say-Simon says, show the "skip card" instead of saying "skip" and students read the word and skip.
Let the children take turns being Simon.
Advanced Lesson
Using Sentences for Command Cards
As reading skills advance use sentences that your child can read and do. This helps will help with following directions.
Here are a few examples of command sentences to write on large note cards. Again, you can demonstrate by reading the card and following the directions. Next let your child present the cards.
Sit on the rug.
Jog to the rug.
Jump on the rug.
Crawl on the rug.
Stand on the rug.
Giggle and dance.
Wiggle your toes.
Wiggle your nose.
Giggle and wiggle.
Run in place.
March to the rug.
For added fun take a video of this dramatic activity.