What is the moveable alphabet Montessori?
The Montessori Movable Alphabet is a wooden alphabet used to teach children how to read, write, and spell. It allows children to learn these skills at their pace and before they have the motor skills needed to use a pencil, rather than waiting for the curriculum to say they are ready.
How many letters are in the movable alphabet?
The Moveable Alphabet consists of one or two wooden boxes with 26 compartments. Within these compartments are multiple wooden copies of the 26 letters of the alphabet. The letters are stored in alphabetical order. Consonants are pink in colour, and vowels are blue.
How do you make a moveable alphabet?
Montessori Moveable Alphabet
- Visit your local Wal-Mart, Michaels, Target, or Craft store.
- Print your letters on to cardstock.
- Laminate your sheets of letters.
- Cut all the letters out and load them into the box.
- Use either real object or printed picture cards to assist the child with creating new words.
How do you teach a movable alphabet?
Open the box of the Moveable Alphabet, placing the lid underneath. Suggest a simple three-lettered word to the child i.e. “Cat.” You may choose to use word or picture cards to accompany this activity. Ask the child “What sounds do you hear when I say cat?” Encourage the child to listen and process the word.
What letter should I start teaching first?
Letter-Sounds Correspondence Teach the sounds of letters that can be used to build many words (e.g., m, s, a, t). Introduce lower case letters first unless upper case letters are similar in configuration (e.g., Similar: S, s, U, u, W, w; Dissimilar: R, r, T, t, F, f).
How do you present a movable alphabet?
To present: Play a game with your child, and start by taking turns. First, pick an object in your mind in the room, then say “I spy with my little eye…” and then spell out the object with the moveable alphabet. Then your child can read what you wrote and find the object. Then, your child can take a turn.
What Montessori sandpaper letter?
First, what are the Montessori sandpaper letters? Traditionally, they are wooden cards with letters printed on them. These letters are rough like sandpaper to give a tactile impression to a child. The child traces the letter and repeats the letter’s sound.
Why are Montessori printable moveable alphabets so important?
The printable Montessori Moveable Alphabet is a wonderful language material that gives a child the ability to express what is in his mind, without the need for skillful manipulation of a pencil. The ability to manipulate the letters and create the words a child is thinking of,…
What are the fonts for the Montessori alphabet?
This Montessori movable alphabet printable uses three popular Montessori fonts as well as red for consonants and blue for vowels. Watch for my post in the morning with lots of free dinosaur printables and Montessori-inspired dinosaur language activities.
Where can I get a Montessori alphabet board?
We use the large magnet board. This can be purchased from Walmart too, It is the large oil drip pan. The Magnet Clip Men have been so handy. The kids can clip cards easily which is great for working fine motor skills.
Are there printables for 12 months of Montessori?
12 months of Montessori returns with wonderful ideas, information, activities and printables for Language Arts. Before we get started have you seen our practical life toddler activities and task chart printable? We love practical life at our house! Don’t you?
