Set Of Arrows And Circles For Sentence Analysis (Nienhuis)
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
Set Of Arrows And Circles For Sentence Analysis is a group of unprinted wooden arrows and circles, painted for durability and made for the child's first sentence analysis exercises. Used alongside the sentence analysis charts, the pieces let the child mark logical relationships between words before any symbols or labels are introduced, keeping the first steps purely visual. Sold as a standalone accessory to extend existing sentence analysis materials rather than as a kit on its own, the pieces are AMI certified and intended for children aged 3 to 6.
“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”
The Set of Arrows and Circles for Sentence Analysis introduces geometric symbols as a visual language for understanding grammar.
- Identifies subject and predicate relationships through arrow placement
- Recognizes parts of speech using circle symbols
- Analyzes sentence structure through visual representation
- Develops understanding of word relationships and dependencies
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These painted wooden shapes transform abstract grammatical concepts into concrete, manipulable objects that children can physically arrange and rearrange. The arrows point to show relationships between words, while circles identify specific parts of speech, creating a clear visual map of sentence structure. This wooden set bridges the gap between the child's sensorial experiences and abstract linguistic concepts. The hinged wooden box requires deliberate opening and closing, reinforcing the importance of these specialized language tools. By physically placing arrows between words and circles around specific elements, children discover patterns in language construction through their own exploration. The smooth painted surfaces invite repeated handling, while the geometric precision of each arrow and circle maintains consistency across all sentence analysis work.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place the wooden box on a mat. Open the hinged lid carefully. Lay out sentence strips with simple sentences written in large, clear letters. Have the arrows and circles ready in their compartments.
- 1
Begin with a three-word sentence like 'The cat sleeps.' Place the sentence strip on the mat
Choose sentences with concrete nouns and action verbs initially - 2
Take a large black circle and place it around 'cat' to identify the subject
Let the child trace the circle with their finger to reinforce the concept - 3
Select a red circle and place it around the verb 'sleeps'
Use consistent colors for parts of speech across all lessons - 4
Use an arrow to connect the subject to the predicate, showing their relationship
Always point arrows from subject toward predicate - 5
Read the sentence while tracing the arrow path with your finger
Emphasize how the arrow shows 'who does what'
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Set Of Arrows And Circles For Sentence Analysis (Nienhuis)
