Beginning Sound Sort
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| Beginning Sound Sort | |
|---|---|
| Language - Writing | |
| Level | Primary |
| Prerequisites | Sandpaper Letters |
Also called Object Boxes.
In this activity the child sorts small objects or pictures according to their beginning sound.
Presentation
- step one
- next step
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
Material
- Do not put objects beginning with c and k in the same collection to be sorted as they have the same sound.
- Do not include the letter x in this activity as its primary sound occurs only at the end of words.
- Pictures or small objects (or a combination) could be used
Make Your Own
See the Make Your Own section of the Miniature Objects page
Where to Buy
See the Where to Buy section of the Miniature Objects page
Further Reading
- Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, pages 74-75, 96
