Grammar with the big kids

Using the grammar symbols is such a fun way to work with grammar. The 12, 10 and 8 year old had so much fun, just like a game they said as they waited for their turn.
But isn't that what Montessori is all about, I know Montessori said follow the child but she also said observe and prepare for the child, sometimes it feels good to have got that one step ahead of the child and prepared something that they needed.....grammar! scaffolded by vertical learning, the 8 year old did good!!!