Verb Conjugation Level 6-9
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
Verb Conjugation Level 6-9 gives children of six to nine a hands on route into how verbs actually change. The set covers 35 verbs in the indicative mood, active voice and simple tense, with past, present and future placed side by side, so a child compares real forms instead of memorising a rule from a textbook. Printed paper with a laminate coating keeps the cards crisp through daily handling in a busy classroom. Authentic Nienhuis language material for AMI prepared environments.
“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”
The Verb Conjugation Level 6-9 chart emerges from Montessori's discovery that children between three and six years possess an extraordinary capacity to absorb language patterns effortlessly.
- Recognition of verb patterns across different pronouns and tenses
- Understanding the relationship between subject and verb form
- Development of visual discrimination for verb endings
- Building awareness of language structure and grammar patterns
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This large-format poster with its human figure silhouette transforms abstract verb forms into visible, tangible relationships that young children can physically trace and internalize. By presenting conjugations through clear text repetition, the chart honors the child's need to see language structure as a complete, organized system rather than isolated fragments. The visual presentation of verb endings and their systematic arrangement allows children to discover patterns independently, building their understanding of how language changes to express different subjects and times. This educational poster serves as a constant reference point in the classroom, enabling children to verify their own work and explore verb relationships whenever their interest is sparked.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Mount the verb conjugation chart at child's eye level on a wall near the language area. Ensure adequate lighting and space for children to stand and trace with their fingers.
- 1
Introduce one verb family at a time, starting with regular -er verbs
Use verbs from children's daily experiences like 'parler' or 'manger' - 2
Trace the conjugation pattern with your finger while saying each form aloud
Move slowly and deliberately, allowing the child to absorb the rhythm - 3
Invite the child to match moveable alphabet letters to the verb endings on the chart
Start with just the endings (-e, -es, -e, -ons, -ez, -ent) before full words - 4
Create action cards that correspond to different conjugated forms
Children can act out 'je saute' versus 'nous sautons' to embody the difference - 5
Use the human figure silhouette to discuss who performs each action
Point to singular vs. plural areas of the figure when explaining pronouns
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Since 1929
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Around the world
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Verb Conjugation Level 6-9
