A movable alphabet featuring lowercase print letters with 5 consonants and 10 vowels each — perfect for Montessori phonics, spelling, and early word building exercises.
Product Description
The Montessori Movable Alphabet – Print Style is a foundational material in the Montessori Language curriculum. It promotes phonemic awareness, sound blending, and word formation through tactile manipulation of individual lowercase wooden letters. Housed in a well-organized wooden box, this set is ideal for Casa classrooms and home-based Montessori environments.
Key Features
- Includes 5 wooden lowercase consonants and 10 lowercase vowels in print style
- Color-coded: vowels in blue and consonants in red for easy visual distinction
- Sturdy wooden box with 26 labeled compartments for letter organization
- Promotes left-to-right word formation and sound-symbol correspondence
- Supports independent learning, control of error, and repeated language practice
Benefits for Children
- Develops phonetic awareness and early reading fluency
- Builds fine motor coordination and pincer grip through letter handling
- Encourages spelling, vocabulary building, and sentence construction
- Fosters order, focus, and independence through self-directed exploration
What’s Included
- Movable Alphabet: 5 of each consonant, 10 of each vowel (lowercase, print)
- Wooden storage box with 26 labeled compartments
Specifications
- Material: Durable wood (letters and box)
- Letter Style: Lowercase print
- Box Dimensions: 39.5 cm × 34 cm
- Recommended Age: 3+ years
- Curriculum Area: Montessori Language, Pre-Literacy, Fine Motor Skills
How to Use
Invite the child to retrieve specific letters to build simple phonetic words, beginning with consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) combinations. Progressively introduce blends, digraphs, and word families. Encourage children to construct labels, phrases, or simple sentences using the movable letters. Allow self-correction through auditory and visual feedback, reinforcing Montessori principles of independence and control of error.
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