Template: Sentence Analysis
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
The template for sentence analysis, 4 x 13,2 cm, used once the sentence analysis material itself has been introduced. It is the bridge from the material to paper: the child has been laying arrows and circles on the table, and the template lets them draw the same symbols in a notebook at the right size and shape, without the drawing becoming the difficulty. Small enough to keep in a pencil case. The sentence analysis material is a separate item.
“Education is a natural process spontaneously carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by listening to words but by experiences upon the environment.”
The Sentence Analysis Template serves as a concrete bridge between the child's developing understanding of spoken language and the abstract nature of grammar.
- Identifies parts of speech within simple sentences
- Associates grammar symbols with their corresponding words
- Develops systematic left-to-right analysis skills
- Builds understanding of sentence structure patterns
Read More
Its rectangular slot invites children to place their written sentences, while the triangular cutout specifically accommodates the large black triangle used for verbs in Montessori grammar work. The four graduated circular holes align with the grammar symbols for articles, adjectives, nouns, and adverbs, allowing children to physically trace and internalize these grammatical relationships. This acrylic template transforms the invisible structure of language into a tangible experience, meeting the young child's need to touch and manipulate while learning. By providing exact spaces for each grammatical element, the template helps children discover that sentences follow predictable patterns. The clear acrylic construction allows children to see their work surface through the material while maintaining precise boundaries for their analysis work.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place the template on a solid work surface. Prepare grammar symbol box, pencil, and sentence strips (approximately 2cm high to fit the rectangular slot).
- 1
Write a simple sentence on a strip and slide it into the rectangular slot
Start with 3-4 word sentences like 'The red ball bounces' - 2
Read the sentence aloud, pointing to each word
Use your finger to track beneath each word through the clear acrylic - 3
Place the corresponding grammar symbol above each word using the template shapes
The triangular cutout perfectly fits the verb triangle - 4
Trace around each symbol through the circular holes
The graduated sizes help children match symbol to template opening - 5
Remove symbols and identify each part of speech verbally
Children often enjoy 'testing' themselves after tracing
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
In classrooms
Around the world
European brands
Nienhuis, GAM, Educo
AMI approved
To the association standard
Template: Sentence Analysis
