Introduction to the Movable Alphabet

Introduction to the Movable Alphabet
Language - Writing
Level	Primary
Age	4 +
Prerequisites	some Sandpaper Letters can hear the sounds that make up a word
Materials	movable alphabet set 3 sandpaper letters

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

Presentation

You don't need to wait until the child has gone through all of the sandpaper letters before introducing this material. Just start with the letters with which the child is familiar.

1. Step one

   

2. Step two

   

3. Step three

   

4. Step four

   

5. Step five

   

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.

Where to Buy

Red Consonants, Blue Vowels

Print

Cursive

Semi-Cursive

Single Color