Free Beginners Italian Printables
At Montessori Academy our Educators are always on the lookout for new activities to introduce to our students. New activities provide children with further challenges and opportunities for learning.
With this in mind we produced a few internal printables and road-tested them at our centres. These activities were tailor-made for our students, after we observed the way they enjoyed learning, and how they absorb facts and information.
After the success of our printables, Montessori Academy is excited to announce that we will now be offering these printables to download for free.
Our first download is a set of Beginners Italian Printables, which include the following:
– Numbers 0 – 10
– Basic Greetings
– Days of the Week
These cards have been tried and tested by our Leichhardt early learning centre educators, who are using them to teach Italian to our Toddler and Preschooler classrooms.
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Introducing children to a second language in their early years supports brain development, listening skills, and memory. It also nurtures curiosity and confidence in communicating in different ways. These early exposures often lead to stronger language abilities later in life, whether in Italian or other languages.
The Beginner Italian Printable is designed to integrate naturally into your daily routine, encouraging consistent practice through repetition and play. By using the cards regularly, children can begin to associate the new vocabulary with familiar contexts, which helps reinforce learning over time.
What’s Inside the Printable?
Numbers 0 – 10
Each card includes a numeral and its Italian name, ideal for visual learners. Use these cards to practise counting, matching quantities to numbers, or arranging numbers in order. You can also count out items like blocks or crayons in Italian to strengthen vocabulary through everyday objects.
Basic Greetings
The greetings include common phrases such as “ciao” (hello/goodbye), “buongiorno” (good morning), and “come stai?” (how are you?). Try incorporating one new greeting into your morning routine each week. Repetition helps with pronunciation and comfort in using new words aloud.
Days of the Week
The cards cover all seven days, from “lunedì” to “domenica.” These can be introduced during calendar time or daily reflection. Ask your child what day it is in Italian and point to the correct card. Over time, they will begin to associate the Italian names with the natural rhythm of their week.
Ideas for Home and Classroom Use
Print and laminate the cards for durability and easy reuse. Display them on a wall or learning shelf at child height so your child can revisit them independently. This encourages self-directed learning and curiosity.
Consider creating a “language corner” where your child can engage with the cards through games, songs, and storytelling. Pairing the printable with music, such as Italian counting songs or days of the week songs, adds variety and helps with memory retention.
If your child enjoys creative activities, invite them to draw pictures that represent the numbers, greetings, or days. For example, they might draw the sun rising next to “buongiorno” or a calendar to represent the days of the week. Combining art with language strengthens comprehension and makes learning more meaningful.
These beginner Italian printables are not only educational but also enjoyable for children and families to explore together. They offer a gentle, accessible introduction to language learning in a way that is both playful and purposeful.
At Montessori Academy, we believe in creating opportunities for learning that spark wonder, independence, and real-world relevance. These printables are a small but meaningful way to bring those values into your home or classroom.
We hope your child enjoys using them as much as our educators enjoyed creating and testing them. Buon divertimento! (Have fun!)