learning sounds with montessori alphabet objects

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Every child learns to read in their own unique way.  They all learn at a different pace and timing.  Our job, as parents and educators, is to create an environment where they are immersed in literacy and to create experiences for using their literacy learning.  Children can begin learning sounds with Montessori alphabet objects.

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Alphabet objects provide a unique tactile element to beginning literacy work.  We are currently using the Language Object Starter Set from Montessori Services as a part of our home preschool alphabet learning.  These little objects can be used in countless ways.  The high quality of these little miniatures is what makes me highly recommend them for any educator teaching beginning sounds to their child or student.  These are not toys, they are learning tools.  Children will feel honored to be trusted with the little cherished objects as they learn to use them for learning work.

I was given a set to review and one lucky reader will win a Language Object Starter Set from Montessori Services.  Make sure to enter to win at the Rafflecopter below!!  {Giveaway is closed.}

What is included?

The Language Object Starter Set from Montessori Services includes over 100 little objects to aid in learning sounds for children.  Beginning sounds, rhyming sounds, ending sounds, vowel and consonant digraphs, the list goes on.  This high quality set can be used in countless ways.  It includes many animals, which children love, as well as realistic “doll house” parts such as pots, pans, a lamp, a wash board, a muffin tin, and a vacuum.  The uniqueness and detail in these little objects is remarkable.  There is a free printable version of the object list here.  The objects include:

Aa : alligator, ant, ax
Bb : block, bowl, box, bag, broom, banana, bucket, basket, bug, bat, bee, bell, bird
Cc : clip, clock, cork, cow, crab, can, car, card, cat, church
Dd : dog, drum, duck
Ee : egg, elephant
Ff : fan, flag, frog
Gg : gift, glasses, gorilla, golf club
Hh : horn, hen, horse, hat
Ii : infant
Jj : jar, jug
Kk : koala, key, kettle, kangaroo
Ll : lamp, letter, lid,
Mm : mop, mug, melon, milk, muffin
Nn : newspaper
Oo : octopus
Pp : pad, pan, pig, pot, pumpkin, panda, panther, pear, peg
Qq : quarter
Rr : rabbit, racket, rat, rug
Ss : sack, skate, sled, stamp, starfish
Tt : tag, tiger, top, tray, tree, trunk, tub
Uu : umbrella
Vv : vacuum, vase, violin,
Ww : wagon, washboard
Xx : {none}
Yy : yarn
Zz : zipper, zebra

How do I store it?

The Language Object Starter Set from Montessori Services is very small, and therefore, very portable.  You could simply put the objects in a small bag.  If you want the objects separated by letter, you could create a Montessori Alphabet Box, similar to the one we created below.  You could also separate them into envelopes or into little separate ziploc baggies — it need not be complicated — what matters is that your child benefits and is learning using these wonderful little objects!!

How can I use it?

There are many way to use the Language Object Starter Set  — here are just a few that we have tried so far….

Sorting objects into letter baskets, boxes, or trays.

Place letters into two or three baskets on a table. {We use our sandpaper letters.}

Have your child say the name of the object, “ssssled! ssss!”  “ddddog! dddd!”  And then let them sort the objects.  My son loves these little objects and treats them with the utmost care.  He can’t believe that he gets to work with them and is so excited when we bring them out!!

Give your child a bag full of items with those beginning sounds. Have your child pick them out one by one and categorize them as they say the object name out loud.  As the child becomes more confident, you can practice more letters at a time.

Put the objects of two letters in a tray and have your child separate them by beginning letter sound.  We used this three part tray to work on our letter sounds earlier this month — you can read more, and see more pictures, at How to use the Montessori Alphabet Box.

Next, we played a game on the floor.  I set some objects of very differing sounds on the floor {tennis, tree, lamp, plate, glasses, gorilla, mouse, milk, zebra}.  Then I asked him, “Can you find an object that begins with a ggg sound?”  “How about a zzz sound?”  You can extend this for more advanced learners by asking about ending sounds, “Can you find an object that ends with the sound ttt?”

Many of the objects are spelled with only three letters.  Box, bag, pot, bug, bat, can, bag, cup, mug, tin, pan, mop.  This can aid in sounding words out, or spelling.

Another activity using the Language Object Starter Set is spelling objects with moveable letters.  There are many three-letter-words in this set.  This set will can also introduce vowel and consonant digraphs to your child too.  Montessori Services sells an economical moveable alphabet that contains 10 of each letter.   Right now, I only have the Lauri alphabet pieces, which only includes one letter each, but I plan to get the moveable alphabet when my son is ready!!  Here is an example set up.

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Montessori Services is graciously gifting one of our readers with a Language Object Starter Set {Item L850B, valued at $62.95}!!   Enter at the Rafflecopter below.  This giveaway opens Sunday, September 13th at 6am EST and closes Tuesday, September 23 at 11:59pm EST.  See terms and conditions.

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I was provided a Language Object Starter Set from Montessori Services in exchange for an honest review, opinions are always my own. Read my full disclosure policy here.