What is a three period lesson in Montessori?
Montessori 3 Period Lesson The Three Period Lesson is a teaching method used in Montessori education to introduce and reinforce new concepts to young children. The Three Period Lesson consists of three stages or periods that progress from introducing a new concept to testing the child's understanding of the concept.
Naming: In this first period, the teacher presents the new concept or object to the child and names it. For example, if the teacher is introducing the concept of a triangle, she would show the child a triangle and say "This is a triangle."
Recognition: In the second period, the teacher asks the child to recognize or point to the object or concept that was introduced in the first period. For example, the teacher might say "Can you show me the triangle?" and the child would point to the triangle.
Recall: In the third period, the teacher asks the child to recall the name of the object or concept. For example, the teacher might say "What is this?" and the child would respond "Triangle."
By repeating this process, the child is able to internalize the new concept or object and eventually use it independently. The Three Period Lesson is often used in Montessori classrooms to teach new vocabulary, mathematics, and other subjects.
