Montessori Nomenclature Cards: Figurative Language: Idioms | Set 1

Montessori Nomenclature Cards: Figurative Language: Idioms | Set 1 harness the power of Montessori principles to create a self-directed, hands-on learning experience for Grades 3–5. This resource invites students to engage with idioms through a series of picture cards, label cards, definition/story cards, and a control card for self-correction. By working independently or in small groups, learners build confidence while developing a deeper understanding of figurative language through multisensory engagement—an essential element of the Montessori approach.

This product is designed to help students:

• Develop Self-Directed Mastery: Independently match images, labels, and definitions to strengthen their grasp of idioms.
• Utilize Control of Error: Use the control card to self-correct, reinforcing learning through immediate feedback.
• Integrate Visual and Textual Cues: Combine clear images with descriptive text to effectively internalize idiomatic expressions.

Aligned with Common Core State Standards—CCSS.L.4.5, CCSS.L.4.5b, CCSS.L.5.5, and CCSS.L.5.5b—this set of cards is tailored to support idiom instruction. These standards emphasize the importance of:

• Understanding Figurative Language: Helping students interpret the non-literal meanings behind words and expressions.
• Recognizing and Explaining Idioms: Encouraging learners to identify and articulate the meaning of common idioms.

By combining Montessori methods with targeted state standards, these nomenclature cards offer an engaging and effective approach to mastering idioms, making the learning of figurative language both accessible and enjoyable for young learners.