The Grammar Symbols Lexicon — Complete Reference Guide (German) is a Language Montessori material designed for children aged 6-9, crafted by Nienhuis Montessori to AMI standards.
The Lexicon of the Grammar Symbols is an essential Montessori language material that provides a comprehensive reference for all grammar symbol shapes and their meanings. This German-language edition features the complete set of Montessori grammar symbols — from nouns to interjections — with clear definitions and example sentences, supporting children's journey from concrete symbol manipulation to abstract grammatical understanding.
“The hands are the instruments of man's intelligence.”— Maria MontessoriThe Absorbent Mind
“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”
— Maria Montessori, The Discovery of the Child
Maria Montessori revolutionized grammar instruction by assigning each part of speech a unique symbol — a large red circle for the verb (the sun that gives energy to the sentence), a black triangle for the noun (a stable pyramid). These symbols transform grammar from rote memorization into a visual, tactile exploration. The Lexicon serves as each child's personal reference, supporting the transition from manipulating physical grammar symbols on a mat to independently analyzing sentences in books. In the 6-9 classroom, this lexicon becomes a trusted companion — children consult it as a researcher would consult a dictionary, building the habit of self-directed inquiry that defines Montessori education.
Each order includes everything needed for proper presentation and long-term use.
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Introduce the lexicon by showing the child how symbols are organized — each part of speech has its own section.
Choose a sentence from a reading exercise and invite the child to identify each word's part of speech.
When the child encounters an unfamiliar symbol, guide them to look it up in the lexicon independently.
Encourage the child to read the example sentences and notice how each part of speech functions.
Every material is carefully selected for durability, safety, and authentic Montessori experience.
Printed on thick, durable paper that withstands frequent page-turning by young readers. The clear typography and carefully rendered grammar symbols ensure readability even for beginning readers exploring grammar independently.
Each material supports multiple areas of child development simultaneously.
Connecting abstract grammar concepts to concrete visual symbols makes sentence structure tangible and memorable for elementary-age children.
The lexicon format encourages children to look up information independently, building research skills and self-directed learning habits.
Understanding parts of speech deepens reading comprehension and supports more sophisticated writing as children learn to construct varied sentences.
The Montessori grammar symbols create a visual language for understanding sentence structure, developing abstract thinking skills that transfer to other domains.
Designed for child-sized hands
Professional tips from AMI-trained guides to maximize the educational value of this material.
“Introduce the lexicon only after the child has had hands-on experience with physical grammar symbols.”
This German edition is essential for German-language Montessori classrooms and bilingual environments.
Pair with the Grammar Symbol Box and sentence analysis cards for a complete grammar station.
Encourage children to create their own 'mini-lexicons' as a creative follow-up activity.
Everything you need to know about this material.
Designed for ages 6-9 (lower elementary). Children should already have been introduced to basic grammar symbols before using the lexicon independently.
Yes, this specific edition is in German. The grammar symbols are universal Montessori symbols, but all definitions and examples are in German, making it ideal for German-speaking or bilingual classrooms.
Nienhuis Montessori has manufactured AMI-approved materials since 1929, working directly with the Association Montessori Internationale to ensure every product meets Dr. Montessori's original specifications.
They're a visual system where each part of speech has a unique shape and color — large red circle for verbs, black triangle for nouns, blue triangle for adjectives, etc. This makes abstract grammar concepts concrete and memorable.
The lexicon works best alongside the Grammar Symbol Box (physical wooden symbols) and sentence analysis strips, but it can be used independently as a reference tool.
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