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Montessori Language Materials: How Children Learn to Read and Write Naturally

Montessori Language Materials

Montessori Language Materials lay the foundation for reading and writing through hands-on, multi-sensory learning experiences. Unlike traditional methods, Montessori language development begins long before a child picks up a pencil or reads a book.

In the Montessori Method, writing precedes reading. Children first learn to recognize and build words using movable alphabets, then begin decoding sounds and symbols to read.

Reading in Montessori means understanding — the interpretation of ideas through written symbols. A child who has not heard a word before may still recognize it using sandpaper letters and movable alphabets, forming a mental link between sound, symbol, and meaning.

Through purposeful activities like cursive sandpaper letters, tracing boards, and language objects, children build phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and a love of language.

Montessori writing preparation also begins in Practical Life and Sensorial work — where children refine their grip, wrist movement, and visual-motor control through materials like cylinder blocks, puzzles with knobs, and pouring and spooning exercises.

With this approach, children don’t just memorize letters — they absorb language through movement, repetition, and real understanding. Montessori language materials give them the tools to read, write, and express themselves with confidence.

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Wooden Sand Tray with Accessories

Fill the box with fine white sand and use our special tool to smooth the surface.

For added effect, place coloured paper underneath the tray so the colours show through the clear plastic bottom.

Use this set in your primary classroom when children work with Sandpaper Letters and Sandpaper Numbers before writing letters and numbers on a chalkboard.

Use this set in your toddler classroom to encourage creative play in a number of ways!

A wooden sand smoother and a special wooden brush included.

L75cm x W43cm x H8cm

 

 

 

 

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3.05.14B
$156.60
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Hands-On Alphabet Set

The whole set Includes 78 objects (3 for each letter), 26 sorting cups with labels, two sets of upper and lowercase letter cards, upper and lowercase sequencing cards, plastic organizing basket, and Hands-On Alphabet, teaching manual that shows you how to get the most out of your alphabet materials.

Help children recognize the letters of the alphabet, connect upper and lowercase letters, and isolate initial sounds in words.

 

 

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3.05.15
$189.00
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Alphabet Objects ( Initial Sounds)

These 76 wonderful alphabet objects have been carefully selected to help children recognize and sort first sounds in words.

Because none of the objects begins with long vowels or consonant blends, they are perfect for isolating each initial sound.

You can download a List of Words Starting with Every Letter: 


https://luca.ai/kids-words/words-that-start-with-letter

 

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3.05.16
$111.60
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Articulation Box

This huge collection of wonderful objects represents 12 of the earliest developing speech sounds: b, p, d, f, g, h, ng, k, l, m, n, j.

There are at least four objects for every sound, not only at the beginning of words, but in the middle and end of words as well.

Includes more than 130 sensational, realistic miniatures, 13 object storage bags with labels, and an organizing chart showing all the different ways the objects can be used.

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3.05.21
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Vocabulary ToolBox

This compact collection of carefully-selected objects features many of the most popular and difficult to find miniatures.

126 beautifully detailed miniatures are organized into 16 categories:

African Animals, Birds, Colors, Electronics, Food, Fruits, Insects, Money, On the Farm, Parts of the Body, Sea Life, Sports, Clothing, Tools, Transportation, Vegetables.

This set includes detailed, downloadable teacher's guide featuring dozens of hands-on language-building games, activities, and reproducible diorama backgrounds. Durable 16-drawer cabinet with self-adhesive labels keeps everything organized. Objects may vary.

Cabinet  measure s: L10.5 x W6.5 x H8 inches

Each drawer measures: L5.5 x W2 x H1.5 inches

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3.05.22
$261.00
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Large Movable Alphabet - Print Red & Blue 5/10 Count With Box

Montessori Large Movable Alphabet – Print Red & Blue (5/10 Count with Box)

This alphabet includes wooden lowercase letters in print style, painted in two distinct colors: blue for vowels and red for consonants. The Large Movable Alphabet is an important Montessori language material that supports early reading, writing, and word-building skills.

Each letter is stored in its own compartment inside two wooden boxes with lids, allowing for easy organization and independent use by the child. The size of each letter “n” is approximately 2 x 2 inches (5 cm x 5 cm), ideal for small hands.

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3.06.01
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Large Movable Alphabet - Cursive

Two wooden boxes with lid are specially designed to contain each of the Large Movable Alphabet cursive letters in compartments.

The set includes 5 of each vowel, and 3 of each consonant. The vowels are painted blue, and the consonants are painted red.

Each box measures 24 x 14 inches.

Letter "a" measures 4.5 x 2.5 inches.

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3.06.02A
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Medium Movable Alphabet, Cursive Red & Blue with Box

This wooden box with lid is designed to contain each of the Medium Movable Alphabet cursive  letters in compartments.

The set includes 10 of each vowels, and 5 of each consonants.

The vowels are painted blue, and the consonants are painted red.

Laser cut wooden letters.

Letter "a" measures 1.5 inches (3.6 cm) in height.

Letter "d" measures 1.5 inches (5.9 cm) in height.

The box measures 21 x 15 inches (53cm X 38.5 cm).

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3.06.03C
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Small Movable Alphabet - Print Red & Blue 5/10 Count With Box

This wooden box with lid is specially designed to contain each of the Movable Alphabet Print letters in compartments.

The set includes 10 of each vowel, and 5 of each consonant.

The vowels are painted blue, and the consonants are painted red.

Box measures 12.5 x 12.5 inches (32cm x 32cm).

Letter "a" measures 1 1/16 x 1 1/16 inches (3cm x 3cm).

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3.06.04
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Small Movable Alphabet Print - Blue Wooden Letters, Lower Case

Small Movable Alphabet Print – Blue Wooden Letters, Lower Case

This Montessori movable alphabet set includes 5 of each letter, crafted from durable wood and finished in a soft blue color. It is an essential Montessori language material for introducing children to early spelling, word-building, and phonics practice.

The letter "a" measures approximately 1.18 × 1.38 inches (3 cm × 3.5 cm). Sizes of other letters vary proportionally.

Letters only. The matching box is sold separately.

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3.06.07
$30.60
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