Conjunction Introduction: Joining Sentences

Conjunctions allow children to combine simple sentences into complex ones, dramatically expanding their writing capabilities.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Language
• Learning area: Grammar
• Level: Ages 5-6

Objectives

• Understand conjunctions connect ideas
• Use and, but, or in sentences
• Build sentence complexity
• Develop writing sophistication

Materials

• Conjunction symbol (pink rectangle)
• Sentence strips
• Conjunction word cards (and, but, or)
• Grammar symbols set

Instructions

1. Present two simple sentences: 'I like cats. I like dogs.' 2. Show conjunction 'and': 'I like cats AND dogs.' 3. Try 'but': 'I like cats BUT not dogs.' 4. Try 'or': 'Do you like cats OR dogs?' 5. Practice combining sentences. 6. Write own compound sentences.

Educator tip

Use real classroom situations for examples. Children naturally use conjunctions in speech—this lesson makes that explicit.

Assessment

Child uses and, but, or to combine simple sentences correctly.

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