With this background, the Montessori Language Materials become significant for the child because their function is to isolate certain universal elements, common to all languages. These keys bring to the children an awareness of their mother tongue, which is such an essential part of their being. They lead to effortless integration of common facets underlying the universal phenomenon that is language and provide potential ease and interest in acquiring other languages. There is little to be taught on the part of the teacher, yet there is unlimited scope for exploration on the part of the children. The Montessori Language Materials provide the keys to the fascinating world of language and are highly effective in their simplicity.
Language is woven into all parts of the program from the beginning.