Phonetic Words with the Moveable Alphabet
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| Phonetic Words with the Moveable Alphabet | |
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| Language - Writing | |
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| Level | Primary |
| Age | 4+ |
| Prerequisites | Introduction to the Movable Alphabet |
| Materials | movable alphabet set |
This activity allows children to form words even if they don't yet have the fine motor skills for using a pencil.
Presentation
- Step one
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Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
Material
- I really prefer Movable Alphabets that store the letters in alphabetical order (rather than the type shown in these pictures). I feel that this adds indirect preparation for alphabetizing later on. - Julia (MontessoriAdmin)
see Movable Alphabet
Make Your Own
Printable Movable Alphabet Tiles:
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| Cursive | Semi-cursive | Semi-cursive 2 |
Where to Buy
see the Where to Buy section of the Movable Alphabet page
Further Reading
- Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives by David Gettman, pages 142-145
- Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, pages 76-77, 96
- Teaching Montessori in the Home: The School Years by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, pages 109, 126-127
