My First Phonics Kit is a Montessori phonics set that teaches letter sounds through real objects. It includes 26 miniature objects (one for each letter A–Z), uppercase and lowercase magnetic letters, 2 double-sided A4 plastic alphabet sheets, and a compartment storage box. It is designed for children ages 3 years and up, at home or in the classroom.
More Than Flashcards – A Hands-On Way to Learn Letter Sounds
My First Phonics Kit follows the Montessori approach of moving from concrete to abstract. Children first hold and name real miniature objects, then match them to pictures, and finally connect them to letters. Learning through touch makes letter sounds meaningful and memorable.
Every Child's First Phonics Kit
Letter sounds are the foundation for reading and writing. This kit gives children that foundation the Montessori way, starting with real objects they can hold, then building toward letters, words and reading.
What's Included
- 26 miniature objects – one for each letter of the alphabet
- Magnetic letters – uppercase and lowercase
- 2 double-sided A4 alphabet sheets – durable plastic, made to last for years
- Compartment storage box – keeps every piece organized
Self-Checking Design (Control of Error)
Each alphabet sheet has two sides:
Side 1 – Letters Only
Children place each object and its magnetic letter on the matching letter, working on their own.
Side 2 – Pictures
A picture for each letter lets children flip the sheet and check their own work, building independence and confidence without needing an adult to correct them.
A to Z Phonics Objects
A: Apple
B: Ball
C: Cat
D: Dog
E: Elephant
F: Fish
G: Goat
H: Horse
I: Igloo
J: Jug
K: Kangaroo
L: Lion
M: Mouse
N: Nest
O: Octopus
P: Pig
Q: Quail
R: Rabbit
S: Sun
T: Tiger
U: Umbrella
V: Vase
W: Watermelon
X: Box
Y: Yak
Z: Zebra
Special Note for X: Very few simple words begin with X, so Box is used to teach the ending /ks/ sound, the way X is most often heard in everyday words.
Many Ways to Play and Learn
- Sound games – "I spy something that begins with mmm…"
- Object-to-picture matching
- Object-to-letter matching
- Uppercase-to-lowercase letter matching
- Sorting objects by beginning sound
- Putting letters in alphabetical order
- Naming objects to build vocabulary
- Memory game – hide one object and guess which is missing
- Storytelling with the miniature objects
- Sound hunts – find things at home that start with the same sound
How to Use
- Introduce a few letters at a time. Say the sound, not the letter name ("mmm" for M).
- Invite your child to name each object and find the one that begins with that sound.
- Place the object on the letters-only side of the alphabet sheet, along with its magnetic letter.
- Flip to the picture side to check the work together.
- As confidence grows, add more letters and try the other games.
Skills Your Child Builds
- Phonemic awareness (hearing beginning sounds)
- Letter recognition – uppercase and lowercase
- Vocabulary and oral language
- Fine motor skills and concentration
- Independence through self-correction
- Early reading readiness
Why It Works Better Than Flashcards
Flashcards show only a picture and a letter. My First Phonics Kit adds real objects children can hold, so every sound is connected to something they can touch, name and move. This multi-sensory approach makes letter sounds easier to remember for young learners.
Perfect For
- Children beginning to learn letter sounds
- Montessori language shelves and Casa classrooms
- Preschool and kindergarten phonics
- Homeschool phonics
- Early literacy centres and reading tutors
- Thoughtful educational gifts
A Perfect Christmas Gift
Thoughtful, educational and neatly organized in its own storage box, it's a gift that gets used long after the holidays. Also wonderful for birthdays, back to school and homeschool starters.
Pairs Well With
- Montessori Sandpaper Letters
- Movable Alphabet
- A–Z Phonics Object Matching Set (5 objects per letter)
- Pink Series Language Materials
- Phonics Picture Cards
Product Specifications
- Alphabet Coverage: A–Z
- Miniature Objects: 26 (1 per letter)
- Magnetic Letters: Uppercase and lowercase
- Alphabet Sheets: 2, double-sided
- Sheet Size: A4 (21 × 29.7 cm / 8.3 × 11.7 in)
- Sheet Material: Durable plastic
- Sheet Side 1: Letters only, for independent placement
- Sheet Side 2: Letters with pictures, for self-checking
- Storage: Compartment storage box
- Recommended Age: 3 years and up
- Skills: Letter sounds, letter recognition, vocabulary, matching, sorting and early reading
See It in Action
Watch children use My First Phonics Kit on our Instagram, @HandsonMontessoriStore.
Please Note
In this first batch, the small footer text on the M–Z side of the alphabet sheets reads "A to L" because of a printing error. It doesn't affect the letters, pictures or the activity in any way.
Important Product Information
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
This kit contains miniature objects and magnetic letters. Adult supervision is recommended, and pieces should be stored in the box when not in use.
Designed by a Montessori-Trained Educator
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