Pam Shanks describes the stages in the child's development of language and reminds us that the Montessori principle of observation should guide the support of the child with articulation errors. For most children with developmental articulation delays, the directress can implement Montessori materials and use conversational strategies to emphasize the correct pronunciation of sounds. The clear, succinct, and easy to understand examples make this article valuable to teachers and parents especially of children under six. [This talk was presented at the NAMTA conference titled "Total Reading and Writing in the Montessori Context," Portland, OR, March 1-4, 2012.]