Introduction to the Movable Alphabet

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Movable Alphabet
Language - Writing
LevelPrimary
Age4 +
PrerequisitesSandpaper Letters
can hear the sounds that make up a word

This activity allows children to form words even if they don't yet have the fine motor skills for using a pencil.

Presentation

  1. Step one
  2. Step two

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

Material

Make Your Own

If you have a steady hand and time to spare, you can make this material the same way that Maria Montessori did: by cutting the letters out of cardboard.