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This activity the child practices writing on a chalkboard.
In this activity the child practices writing on a chalkboard.
== Presentations ==
== Presentations ==
===Introduction===
===Introduction===
# Step one
# Invite the child to the lesson.  Name the work and show where it is on the shelf.
# Take the blank chalkboard, chalk, and eraser to a table.
#:[[File:Chalkboard 1.JPG|250px]]
#:[[File:Chalkboard 1.JPG|250px]]
# Next step
# Hold the chalkboard still with your sub-dominant hand.  Hold the chalk with a pincer grip in your dominant hand and draw straight and wavy lines.
#:[[File:Chalkboard 2.JPG|250px]] [[File:Chalkboard 3.JPG|250px]]
#:[[File:Chalkboard 2.JPG|250px]] [[File:Chalkboard 3.JPG|250px]]
# Show the child how to erase.
# To erase, hold the chalkboard still with your sub-dominant hand, and hold the eraser in your dominant hand.
#:[[File:Chalkboard 4.JPG|250px]]
#:[[File:Chalkboard 4.JPG|250px]]
# Show the child how to erase.
# Give the child a turn to do the same.
 
===Writing letters===
===Writing letters===
# Step one
# A few days later, invite the child to another lesson with the chalkboard.
# Take the chalkboard, chalk, eraser, and a sandpaper letter to a table.
#:[[File:Chalkboard 5.JPG|250px]]
#:[[File:Chalkboard 5.JPG|250px]]
# Next step
# Trace the sandpaper letter two or three times.
#:[[File:Chalkboard 6.JPG|250px]]
#:[[File:Chalkboard 6.JPG|250px]]
# Next step
# Hold the chalkboard still with the sub-dominant hand.  Write the letter on the chalk board.
#:[[File:Chalkboard 7.JPG|250px]]
#:[[File:Chalkboard 7.JPG|250px]]
# Erase the letter.
# Give the child a turn to do the same.
===Writing between lines===
===Writing between lines===
# Step one
# Take the lined chalkboard, chalk, and an eraser to a table
#:[[File:Chalkboard 8.JPG|250px]]
#:[[File:Chalkboard 8.JPG|250px]]
# Next step
# Draw a zig-zag or wavy line, showing that when you get to a line, you don't go past it, but turn the other way.
#:[[File:Chalkboard 9.JPG|250px]] [[File:Chalkboard 10.JPG|250px]]
#:[[File:Chalkboard 9.JPG|250px]] [[File:Chalkboard 10.JPG|250px]]
# Next step
# Draw lines or shapes, again showing how you stay between the lines.
#:[[File:Chalkboard 11.JPG|250px]]
#:[[File:Chalkboard 11.JPG|250px]]
# Next step
# Pick letters to practice that fit between the lines (a, c, e, i, m, n, o, r, s, u, v, w, x, z).
#:[[File:Chalkboard 12.JPG|250px]]
#:[[File:Chalkboard 12.JPG|250px]]
== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==
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== Variations and Extensions ==
== Variations and Extensions ==
* A whiteboard and dry-erase marker could also be used.
* A whiteboard and dry-erase marker could also be used.
*The teacher could write the letter in chalk, and the child could then trace over the letter with a wet paintbrush.


== Material ==
== Material ==
===Where to Buy===
===Where to Buy===
'''Blank'''<br>
[[Category:Where to Buy]]
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27LA17A%27 Affordable Montessori] $29.00 (set of 2)<br>
Prices and links checked: 23 January 2022
[http://www.montessoriresources.com/PLAIN-CHALKBOARD-P53.aspx Albanesi] $9.00<br>
<br>(Amazon/Bookshop are affiliate links, which help cover costs of running the site.)
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Blank_Green_Boards_p/l86.htm Alison's] $24.00 (set of 2)<br>
<div class="buyGrid">
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Blank_Green_Boards_Premium_Quality_p/pl32.htm Alison's] $34.00 (set of 2)(premium)<br>
<div class="buyElement">
[https://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=247 Bruin's] $30.00 (set of 2)<br>
{| class="buytable sortable"
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16889&cat=252&page=2 Cabdev] $17.00<br>
|-
[http://www.lordequip.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18140&cat=257&page=1 Lord Co.] $9.50 (9"x12")<br>
!colspan="2"|Blank
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=272 Montessori N' Such] $3.50 (9"x12")<br>
|-
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=272 Montessori N' Such] $33.50 (set of 10)(9"x12")<br>
! Store !! Price
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=272 Montessori N' Such] $4.50 (12"x18")<br>
|-
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=272 Montessori N' Such] $39.95 (set of 10)(12"x18")<br>
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Blank_Green_Boards_p/l86.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">set of 2</span>
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510400520/5104/Montessori-Outlet-Blank-Green-Boards-%282-pcs%29 Montessori Outlet] $24.95 (set of 2)(30x50cm)<br>
|$25.20
[http://www.montessoriservices.com/language/writing/blank-slate-chalkboard Montessori Services] $12.95 (9"x12")<br>
|-
[http://www.nienhuis.com/blank-greenboards-set-of-2.html Nienhuis] $40.50 (set of 2)(30x50cm)<br>
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Blank_Green_Boards_Premium_Quality_p/pl32.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">set of 2, premium</span>
 
|$33.00
'''Lined'''<br>
|-
[http://www.montessoriresources.com/LARGE-LANGUAGE-CHALKBOARD-P55.aspx Albanesi] $18.00 (wide lines)<br>
|[https://bruinsmontessori.com/products/language/2-blank-greenboard-size-19-x-12.html Bruins]<br><span class="comment">set of 2</span>
[http://www.montessoriresources.com/SMALL-LANGUAGE-CHALKBOARD-P56.aspx Albanesi] $18.00 (narrow lines)<br>
|$39.00
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Double_Line_Green_Boards_2_Pieces_p/l88.htm Alison's] $24.00 (set of 2)<br>
|-
[https://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=248 Bruin's] $38.00 (set of 2)<br>
|[https://www.kidadvance.com/greenboards-with-no-lines-2-pcs.html Kid Advance]<br><span class="comment">set of 2</span>
[https://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=249 Bruin's] $38.00 (set of 2: double lined)<br>
|$22.99
[http://www.lordequip.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18141&cat=257&page=1 Lord Co.] $14.00 (12"x14")<br>
|-
[http://www.lordequip.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18142&cat=257&page=1 Lord Co.] $15.25 (dotted lines)(12"x14")<br>
|[http://www.lordequip.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18140&cat=257&page=1 Lord Co.]<br><span class="comment">9"x12"</span>
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=272 Montessori N' Such] $4.95 (9"x12")<br>
|$8.25
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=272 Montessori N' Such] $43.95 (set of 10)(9"x12")<br>
|-
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=272 Montessori N' Such] $3.99 (partially lined)(9"x12")<br>
|[https://montessorioutlet.com/blank-green-boards-2-pcs.html Montessori Outlet]<br><span class="comment">set of 2, 30x50cm</span>
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=272 Montessori N' Such] $35.50 (set of 10: partially lined)(9"x12")<br>
|$26.95
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=272 Montessori N' Such] $6.25 (12"x18")<br>
|-
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=272 Montessori N' Such] $55.50 (set of 10)(12"x18")<br>
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/blank-chalkboard Montessori Services]
[http://www.montessoriservices.com/language/writing/base-line-chalkboard Montessori Services] $15.95 (12"x14")<br>
|$10.50
[http://www.montessoriservices.com/language/writing/extended-line-chalkboard Montessori Services] $16.95 (dotted lines)(12"x14")<br>
|-
 
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/greenboards-blank-set-of-2-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/5372/ Nienhuis]<br><span class="comment">set of 2, 30x50cm</span>
'''Squares'''<br>
|$46.05
[http://www.lordequip.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18143&cat=257&page=1 Lord Co.] $12.65 (12"x12")<br>
|}
[http://www.montessoriservices.com/language/writing/grid-square-chalkboard Montessori Services] $14.95 (12"x12")<br>
</div>
 
<div class="buyElement">
'''Set of 2: One with lines, one with squares'''<br>
{| class="buytable sortable"
[http://www.aplusmontessori.com/product-p/l.012.1.htm A Plus Montessori] $20.98<br>
|-
[http://www.aplusmontessori.com/product-p/l.012.2.htm A Plus Montessori] $20.98 (double lines)<br>
!colspan="2"|Lined
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27LA17B%27 Affordable Montessori] $29.00<br>
|-
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27LA17C%27 Affordable Montessori] $29.00 (double lines)<br>
! Store !! Price
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Green_Boards_with_Lines_and_Squares_Premium_Quali_p/pl33.htm Alison's] $34.00 (premium)<br>
|-
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Green_Boards_with_Double_Lined_Squares_Premium_p/pl34.htm Alison's] $34.00 (double lines)(premium)<br>
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Double_Line_Green_Boards_2_Pieces_p/l88.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">set of 2</span>
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16942&cat=252&page=2 Cabdev] $23.00<br>
|$25.20
[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?ProductId=643&CategoryId=3 Kid Advance] $19.99<br>
|}
[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?ProductId=644&CategoryId=3 Kid Advance] $19.99 (double lines)<br>
</div>
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510400530/5104/Montessori-Outlet-Greenboards-with-Lines-and-Squares-%282-pcs%29 Montessori Outlet] $25.95 (30x50cm)<br>
<div class="buyElement">
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510400540/5104/Montessori-Outlet-Greenboards-with-Double-Lines-and-Squares-%282-pcs%29 Montessori Outlet] $25.95 (double lines)(30x50cm)<br>
{| class="buytable sortable"
[http://www.nienhuis.com/greenboards-with-lines-and-squares-set-of-2.html Nienhuis] $45.50 (30x50cm)<br>
|-
[http://www.nienhuis.com/greenboards-with-double-lines-and-squares-set-of-2.html Nienhuis] $45.50 (double lines)(30x50cm)<br>
!colspan="2"|Lines on one side, Squares on the other
 
|-
'''Set of four'''<br>
! Store !! Price
[http://www.lordequip.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18144&cat=257&page=1 Lord Co.] $50.00 (1 blank, 2 lined, 1 squares)<br>
|-
[http://www.montessoriservices.com/language/writing/chalkboard-set Montessori Services] $59.95 (1 blank, 2 lined, 1 squares)<br>
|[https://montessoriresources.com/2-lined-squared-chalkboards-006800.html Albanesi]
 
|$46.00
'''Lines on one side, Squares on the other'''<br>
|-
[http://www.montessorimaterials.com/products/greenboard-lines-and-squares E & O] $20.00<br>
|[https://bruinsmontessori.com/products/language/2-greenboards-with-lines-squares-size-19-x-12.html Bruins]<br><span class="comment">set of 2</span>
 
|$47.00
'''Small blank'''<br>
|-
[http://www.montessoriservices.com/language/writing/children-s-slate-set Montessori Services] $8.95 (6"x8")<br>
|[https://bruinsmontessori.com/products/language/2-greenboards-with-double-lines-squares-size-19-x-12.html Bruins]<br><span class="comment">set of 2: double lined</span>
 
|$47.00
'''Chalkboard on one side, Whiteboard on the other'''<br>
|-
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Double_Sided_Laptop_Boards_p/l44.htm Alison's] $5.50<br>
|[https://usa.montessorimaterials.com/products/greenboard-lines-and-squares E & O]
 
|$11.70
'''Stand for chalkboards'''<br>
|-
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27LA17D%27 Affordable Montessori] $49.00<br>
|[https://www.kidadvance.com/greenboards-with-lines-and-squares-2-pcs.html Kid Advance]<br><span class="comment">set of 2</span>
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Stand_For_Green_Boards_p/l90.htm Alison's] $45.00<br>
|$22.99
[https://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=251 Bruin's] $230.00<br>
|-
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=22118&cat=252&page=1 Cabdev] $85.00<br>
|[https://www.kidadvance.com/greenboards-with-double-lines-and-squares-2pcs.html Kid Advance]<br><span class="comment">set of 2: double lined</span>
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510400560/5104/Montessori-Outlet-Greenboards-Stand Montessori Outlet] $69.95<br>
|$22.99
[http://www.nienhuis.com/stand-for-greenboards-1-2.html Nienhuis] $269.50<br>
|-
 
|[https://montessorioutlet.com/greenboards-with-lines-and-squares-2-pcs.html Montessori Outlet]<br><span class="comment">30x50cm</span>
'''Small Stand for chalkboards'''<br>
|$27.95
[http://www.lordequip.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18145&cat=257&page=1 Lord Co.] $9.90 (holds 4)<br>
|-
 
|[https://montessorioutlet.com/greenboards-with-double-lines-and-squares-2-pcs.html Montessori Outlet]<br><span class="comment">double lines, 30x50cm</span>
'''Erasers'''<br>
|$27.95
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=273 Montessori N' Such] $2.75 (3.5")<br>
|-
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=273 Montessori N' Such] $5.50 (2")<br>
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/greenboards-with-lines-and-squares-set-of-2-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4632/ Nienhuis]<br><span class="comment">30x50cm</span>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/Small-Blackboard-Eraser.html Nienhuis] $3.75<br>
|$51.65
 
|-
'''White Chalk'''<br>
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/greenboards-with-double-lines-and-squares-set-of-2-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4697/ Nienhuis]<br><span class="comment">double lines, 30x50cm</span>
[http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?product=1375&keyword=chalk&scategoryid=0&CategorySearch=&Brand=&Price= Discount School Supplies] $0.90 (12 pieces)<br>
|$51.65
[http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?Product=2627&rec=PDHtop Discount School Supplies] $5.25 (100 pieces)<br>
|-
|[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/chalkboards-1/ Thinkamajigs]
|$29.95
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Set of 2: One with lines, one with squares
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.affordmontessori.com/index.php/montessori-material/language/greenboard-single-lines-and-squares-set-of-2.html Affordable Montessori]
|$29.00
|-
|[https://www.affordmontessori.com/index.php/montessori-material/language/greenboards-double-lines-and-squares.html Affordable Montessori]<br><span class="comment">double lines</span>
|$29.00
|-
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Green_Boards_with_Lines_and_Squares_Premium_Quali_p/pl33.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">premium</span>
|$33.00
|-
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Green_Boards_with_Double_Lined_Squares_Premium_p/pl34.htm Alison's]<br><span class="comment">double lines, premium</span>
|$33.00
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Set of four
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[http://www.lordequip.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18396&page=1 Lord Co.]<br><span class="comment">1 blank, 2 lined, 1 squares, with stand</span>
|$29.50
|-
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/chalkboard-set-5728 Montessori Services]
|$48.00
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Blank on one side, Lines on the other
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.discountschoolsupply.com/stem-curriculum/language-literacy/writing-lap-board-easels/excellerations-two-sided-mini-chalkboard/p/16582?cfr=true&Product=16582&rec=PDHtop Discount School Supply]<br><span class="comment">9x12"</span>
|$6.99
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Chalkboard on one side, Whiteboard on the other
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Double_Sided_Laptop_Boards_p/l44.htm Alison's]
|$9.97
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Stand for chalkboards
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Stand_For_Green_Boards_p/l90.htm Alison's]
|$52.50
|-
|[https://bruinsmontessori.com/products/language/cabinet-for-greenboards.html Bruins]
|$250.00
|-
|[https://montessorioutlet.com/greenboards-stand.html Montessori Outlet]
|$89.95
|-
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/stand-for-greenboards-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4691/ Nienhuis]
|$279.65
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Erasers
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?Product=22000&rec=PDHtop Discount School Supply]<br><span class="comment">set of 10</span>
|$20.80
|-
|[http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?Product=2531&rec=PDHtop Discount School Supply]<br><span class="comment">mini size, set of 10</span>
|$19.99
|-
|[https://www.montessoriservices.com/mini-felt-eraser Montessori Services]
|$3.00
|-
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/small-blackboard-eraser-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4526/ Nienhuis]
|$4.05
|-
|[https://www.discountschoolsupply.com/arts-crafts/crayons-markers-chalk/chalk-chalk-pastels/colorations-dual-use-dry-erase-chalkboard-eraser---set-of-10/p/22000?cfr=true&Product=22000&rec=PDHtop Discount School Supply]<br><span class="comment">set of 10</span>
|$20.80
|-
|[https://www.discountschoolsupply.com/stem-curriculum/language-literacy/writing-lap-board-easels/colorations-chunky-mini-erasers---set-of-10/p/2531?cfr=true&Product=2531&rec=PDHtop Discount School Supply]<br><span class="comment">mini sizeset of 10</span>
|$19.99
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|White Chalk
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.discountschoolsupply.com/arts-crafts/crayons-markers-chalk/chalk-chalk-pastels/colorations-white-dustless-chalk---100-pieces/p/2627 Discount School Supply]<br><span class="comment">100 pieces</span>
|$8.99
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Colored Chalk
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.discountschoolsupply.com/arts-crafts/crayons-markers-chalk/chalk-chalk-pastels/colorations-colored-dustless-chalk---100-pieces/p/1262 Discount School Supply]<br><span class="comment">100 pieces</span>
|$9.99
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Whiteboard
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.discountschoolsupply.com/school-supplies/teacher-supplies/staplers-supplies/2-x-3-hardwood-frame-white-classroom-board/p/28276 Discount School Supply]
|$30.32
|}
</div>
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'''Colored Chalk'''<br>
==Further Reading==
[http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?Product=944&rec=PDHbot Discount School Supplies] $0.95 (12 pieces)<br>
*[[Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives]] by David Gettman, pages 146-147
[http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?product=1262&rv=True Discount School Supplies] $5.65 (100 pieces)<br>


'''Whiteboard'''<br>
{{#seo:
[http://www.jmplearning.com/JS_5656_1_Small_Magnetic_Dry_Erase_Board_p/js-5656-1.htm Jump Start] $5.95<br>
|title=Writing on Chalkboard
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=2613 Montessori N' Such] $5.99 (partially lined)(9"x12")<br>
|title_mode=replace
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=2613 Montessori N' Such] $52.50 (set of 10: partially lined)(9"x12")<br>
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Latest revision as of 19:48, 26 January 2022

Writing on Chalkboard
Language - Writing
Chalkboard 12.JPG
LevelPrimary
PrerequisitesSandpaper Letters
Metal Insets
Materialschalkboard
chalk
eraser

In this activity the child practices writing on a chalkboard.

Presentations

Introduction

  1. Invite the child to the lesson. Name the work and show where it is on the shelf.
  2. Take the blank chalkboard, chalk, and eraser to a table.
    Chalkboard 1.JPG
  3. Hold the chalkboard still with your sub-dominant hand. Hold the chalk with a pincer grip in your dominant hand and draw straight and wavy lines.
    Chalkboard 2.JPG Chalkboard 3.JPG
  4. To erase, hold the chalkboard still with your sub-dominant hand, and hold the eraser in your dominant hand.
    Chalkboard 4.JPG
  5. Give the child a turn to do the same.

Writing letters

  1. A few days later, invite the child to another lesson with the chalkboard.
  2. Take the chalkboard, chalk, eraser, and a sandpaper letter to a table.
    Chalkboard 5.JPG
  3. Trace the sandpaper letter two or three times.
    Chalkboard 6.JPG
  4. Hold the chalkboard still with the sub-dominant hand. Write the letter on the chalk board.
    Chalkboard 7.JPG
  5. Erase the letter.
  6. Give the child a turn to do the same.

Writing between lines

  1. Take the lined chalkboard, chalk, and an eraser to a table
    Chalkboard 8.JPG
  2. Draw a zig-zag or wavy line, showing that when you get to a line, you don't go past it, but turn the other way.
    Chalkboard 9.JPG Chalkboard 10.JPG
  3. Draw lines or shapes, again showing how you stay between the lines.
    Chalkboard 11.JPG
  4. Pick letters to practice that fit between the lines (a, c, e, i, m, n, o, r, s, u, v, w, x, z).
    Chalkboard 12.JPG

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

  • A whiteboard and dry-erase marker could also be used.
  • The teacher could write the letter in chalk, and the child could then trace over the letter with a wet paintbrush.

Material

Where to Buy

Prices and links checked: 23 January 2022
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Blank
Store Price
Alison's
set of 2 		$25.20
Alison's
set of 2, premium 		$33.00
Bruins
set of 2 		$39.00
Kid Advance
set of 2 		$22.99
Lord Co.
9"x12" 		$8.25
Montessori Outlet
set of 2, 30x50cm 		$26.95
Montessori Services $10.50
Nienhuis
set of 2, 30x50cm 		$46.05
Lined
Store Price
Alison's
set of 2 		$25.20
Lines on one side, Squares on the other
Store Price
Albanesi $46.00
Bruins
set of 2 		$47.00
Bruins
set of 2: double lined 		$47.00
E & O $11.70
Kid Advance
set of 2 		$22.99
Kid Advance
set of 2: double lined 		$22.99
Montessori Outlet
30x50cm 		$27.95
Montessori Outlet
double lines, 30x50cm 		$27.95
Nienhuis
30x50cm 		$51.65
Nienhuis
double lines, 30x50cm 		$51.65
Thinkamajigs $29.95
Set of 2: One with lines, one with squares
Store Price
Affordable Montessori $29.00
Affordable Montessori
double lines 		$29.00
Alison's
premium 		$33.00
Alison's
double lines, premium 		$33.00
Set of four
Store Price
Lord Co.
1 blank, 2 lined, 1 squares, with stand 		$29.50
Montessori Services $48.00
Blank on one side, Lines on the other
Store Price
Discount School Supply
9x12" 		$6.99
Chalkboard on one side, Whiteboard on the other
Store Price
Alison's $9.97
Stand for chalkboards
Store Price
Alison's $52.50
Bruins $250.00
Montessori Outlet $89.95
Nienhuis $279.65
Erasers
Store Price
Discount School Supply
set of 10 		$20.80
Discount School Supply
mini size, set of 10 		$19.99
Montessori Services $3.00
Nienhuis $4.05
Discount School Supply
set of 10 		$20.80
Discount School Supply
mini sizeset of 10 		$19.99
White Chalk
Store Price
Discount School Supply
100 pieces 		$8.99
Colored Chalk
Store Price
Discount School Supply
100 pieces 		$9.99
Whiteboard
Store Price
Discount School Supply $30.32

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