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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How often should I introduce a new rag doll or animal rhyme and corresponding letter?
A. In my Montessori class the preschoolers meet four days a week. I introduce three new letter sounds a week and review on the fourth day. When teaching just one student you can vary that number depending on how quickly the child is remembering the sounds previously introduced. At the preschool level I suggest working with the materials four to five days a week.

Q. After beginning to introduce the rag dolls and animal rhymes, when do I add other activities?
A. Begin using the sandpaper letters as described in the teacher's manual-Writing #2- at the same time you begin introducing the letter sounds. At this same time begin insets,Writing#1, and using the story paper, Writing#9. When the child has been introduced to the vowels, start singing the short vowel song.

Suggested Hands-on Activity
Subject: Science

Herb Garden
(For one or a classroom of students)

• planter (pot, planter, or a garden plot - we used an old horse trough)
• trowel
• small watering can with many holed spout (IKEA has great little ones)
• small sticks for labels such as popsicle sticks
• permanent marker
• small herb plants (we have each student bring one herb plant to school, which will be that child's plant to care for)

1. Make sure the soil drains well. If using a planter put a layer of gravel on the bottom and cover with potting soil or topsoil.
2. With a trowel the child digs a hole, and takes the herb out of the container and gently spreads its roots. The child then sets the plant in the hole and fills in the hole with topsoil. Gently pat down.
3. The child fills the tiny watering can and waters the plant.
4. Using a permanent marker label the herb on a craft sticks and on the backside the child's name.
5. It is the child's responsibility and joy to water and care for it.
6. Make sure you use the herbs in cooking - for salads, stews, main dishes, teas, etc.

The different herbs in our last year's garden were:

~ Basil ~ Chives ~ Dill ~ Lemon balm ~ Marjoram ~ Mint ~ Oregano ~
~ Parsley ~ Peppermint ~ Rosemary ~ Sage ~ Thyme ~

It is helpful to get a good herb book for identifying herbs, and learn more about the use of herbs.