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Understanding the Montessori Approach to Reading

April 20, 2026 · By James Rodriguez

One of the most common questions we receive from parents is: "How does Montessori teach reading?" Unlike traditional approaches that may rely heavily on worksheets and rote memorization, Montessori reading instruction is a multi-sensory, child-led process.

Children begin with sandpaper letters, tracing the shapes while hearing the sounds. They progress to the moveable alphabet, composing words before they can write them. Reading emerges naturally as children build phonemic awareness through hands-on activities.

Our Primary teachers are experts at recognizing each child's readiness and providing exactly the right lessons at the right time. The result? Children who not only read fluently but genuinely love reading.