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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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More Primary Phonics - Storybook Set 1A (includes 10 books)

The Primary Phonics is a systematic, phonics-based early reading program that facilitates individualized instruction through flexible, skills-based workbooks and storybooks that correspond to students’ ability levels.

The storybooks use the same vocabulary as Workbook 1 and Storybooks 1 with the addition of one sight word (was).

Storybooks 1A are an excellent tool to reinforce the skills from Workbook 1, and can be used with either Workbook 1 or More Workbook 1.

 

Skills Addressed: Short vowel sounds.

Using phonetic skills to read decodable, connected text.

Sight words.

Book 1: The Cab - Short a.

Book 2: Kim and Wag - Short i.

Book 3: The Van and the Hot Rod - Short o.

Book 4: Fun in the Mud - Short u.

SKU
3.09.07A
$52.20
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Primary Phonics - Storybook Set 2 (includes 10 books)

The Primary Phonics "Mac and Tab" Storybook Set has been well known in the Montessori Community as the most systematic reading series since 1968, and it remains the best!


This phonics-based early reading program facilitates individualized instruction through flexible, skills-based workbooks and storybooks that correspond to students’ ability levels.


Children learning to read, enjoy the satisfaction that comes from reading a whole book independently.
The Primary Phonics illustrated storybooks series features books that are each approximately 16 pages long and which use words containing the phonetic elements taught in (not-included and sold-separately) workbooks.
 

SKU
3.09.08
$52.20
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More Primary Phonics - Storybook Set 2A (includes 10 books)

The Primary Phonics "Mac and Tab" Storybook Set has been well known in the Montessori Community as the most systematic reading series since 1968, and it remains the best!


This phonics-based early reading program facilitates individualized instruction through flexible, skills-based workbooks and storybooks that correspond to students’ ability levels.


Children learning to read, enjoy the satisfaction that comes from reading a whole book independently.
The Primary Phonics illustrated storybooks series features books that are each approximately 16 pages long and which use words containing the phonetic elements taught in (not-included and sold-separately) workbooks.
 

Book 1: Babe, the Big Hit - Long Vowels with Silent e.

SKU
3.09.08A
$52.20
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Primary Phonics - Storybook Set 3 (includes 10 books)

The Primary Phonics "Mac and Tab" Storybook Set has been well known in the Montessori Community as the most systematic reading series since 1968, and it remains the best!


This phonics-based early reading program facilitates individualized instruction through flexible, skills-based workbooks and storybooks that correspond to students’ ability levels.


Children learning to read, enjoy the satisfaction that comes from reading a whole book independently.
The Primary Phonics illustrated storybooks series features books that are each approximately 16 pages long and which use words containing the phonetic elements taught in (not-included and sold-separately) workbooks.
 

Book 1: Slide

SKU
3.09.09
$52.20
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Primary Phonics - Storybook Set 4 (includes 10 books)

The Primary Phonics "Mac and Tab" Storybook Set has been well known in the Montessori Community as the most systematic reading series since 1968, and it remains the best!


This phonics-based early reading program facilitates individualized instruction through flexible, skills-based workbooks and storybooks that correspond to students’ ability levels.


Children learning to read, enjoy the satisfaction that comes from reading a whole book independently.
The Primary Phonics illustrated storybooks series features books that are each approximately 16 pages long and which use words containing the phonetic elements taught in (not-included and sold-separately) workbooks.
 

SKU
3.09.10
$52.20
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Primary Phonics - Storybook Set 5 (includes 10 books)

The Primary Phonics "Mac and Tab" Storybook Set has been well known in the Montessori Community as the most systematic reading series since 1968, and it remains the best!


This phonics-based early reading program facilitates individualized instruction through flexible, skills-based workbooks and storybooks that correspond to students’ ability levels.


Children learning to read, enjoy the satisfaction that comes from reading a whole book independently.
The Primary Phonics illustrated storybooks series features books that are each approximately 16 pages long and which use words containing the phonetic elements taught in (not-included and sold-separately) workbooks.
 

SKU
3.09.11
$52.20
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Primary Phonics - Storybook Set 6 (includes 10 books)

The Primary Phonics "Mac and Tab" Storybook Set has been well known in the Montessori Community as the most systematic reading series since 1968, and it remains the best!


This phonics-based early reading program facilitates individualized instruction through flexible, skills-based workbooks and storybooks that correspond to students’ ability levels.


Children learning to read, enjoy the satisfaction that comes from reading a whole book independently.
The Primary Phonics illustrated storybooks series features books that are each approximately 16 pages long and which use words containing the phonetic elements taught in (not-included and sold-separately) workbooks.
 

Book 1: All the Fair with Cecil and Alice - soft c: ce, ci, cy.

SKU
3.09.12
$52.20
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Thinking About Mac & Tab - Complete Set of 6 Comprehension Workbooks

The Thinking about Mac and Tab Primary Phonics Comprehension Workbooks introduce basic reading comprehension skills using each of the 60 original Primary Phonics storybooks. This complete set includes 6 Comprehension Workbooks. Each book provides comprehension activities for 10 corresponding storybooks and workbooks, and follows the same phonetic patterns as the coordinating Primary Phonics workbooks and storybooks. Thinking about Mac and Tab Comprehension Workbooks can help teachers assess their students' reading abilities. Each book has 24 pages, Paperback

SKU
3.09.13
$58.50
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Thinking About Mac & Tab Comprehension Workbook 1

The Thinking about Mac and Tab: Primary Phonics Comprehension workbooks and teacher's guide introduce basic reading comprehension skills using each of the 60 original Primary Phonics storybooks. Thinking about Mac and Tab can also help teachers assess their students' reading abilities.

These comprehension workbooks follow the same phonetic patterns as the coordinating Primary Phonics workbooks and storybooks.

The wh- question words (who, what, why, etc.) are taught as sight words as students work through the series. Students learn to sequence, recognize story elements, use context clues, and refer to storybook pages, among other skills.

Workbook 1 accompanies storybooks in Set 1.

SKU
3.09.13A
$9.90
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Thinking About Mac & Tab Comprehension Workbook 2

The Thinking about Mac and Tab: Primary Phonics Comprehension workbooks introduce basic reading comprehension skills using each of the 60 original Primary Phonics storybooks.

Thinking about Mac and Tab can also help teachers assess their students' reading abilities.

Thinking about Mac and Tab Book 2 is the comprehension component to Primary Phonics Storybooks Set 2.

This book contains early comprehension exercises designed for beginning readers. The addition of a comprehension component to workbook exercises and story reading improves the effectiveness of the Primary Phonics series and forges a closer student-text relationship while enhancing analytical skills.

SKU
3.09.13B
$9.90
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Thinking About Mac & Tab Comprehension Workbook 3

The Thinking about Mac and Tab: Primary Phonics Comprehension workbooks introduce basic reading comprehension skills using each of the 60 original Primary Phonics storybooks. Thinking about Mac and Tab can also help teachers assess their students' reading abilities.

Thinking about Mac and Tab Book 3 is the comprehension component to Primary Phonics Storybooks Set 3. This book contains early comprehension exercises designed for beginning readers.

The addition of a comprehension component to workbook exercises and story reading improves the effectiveness of the Primary Phonics series and forges a closer student-text relationship while enhancing analytical skills.

SKU
3.09.13C
$9.90
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Thinking About Mac & Tab Comprehension Workbook 4

The Thinking about Mac and Tab: Primary Phonics Comprehension workbooks introduce basic reading comprehension skills using each of the 60 original Primary Phonics storybooks. Thinking about Mac and Tab can also help teachers assess their students' reading abilities.

Thinking about Mac and Tab Book 4 is the comprehension component to Primary Phonics Storybooks Set 4.

This book contains early comprehension exercises designed for beginning readers. The addition of a comprehension component to workbook exercises and story reading improves the effectiveness of the Primary Phonics series and forges a closer student-text relationship while enhancing analytical skills.

SKU
3.09.13D
$9.90