• Home
  • Blog
  • Start Here!
  • Free Printables
  • About
    • Products we love & Support
    • Contact
    • Terms of Use
    • Disclosure
    • Hire me
  • My eBook
  • Subscribe

Wildflower Ramblings New

our new site

  • Homeschool
    • Charlotte Mason Method
    • Reggio Emilia Approach
    • Montessori Learning
    • Waldorf at Home
    • Classical Conversations
    • Early Literacy Stages Series
    • Curriculum choices
      • Tot School (2 years)
      • Preschool (3 years)
      • Pre-Kindergarten (4 years)
      • Pre-Kindergarten (4 years – 2017)
      • Preschool (5 years)
      • Kindergarten (5 years)
      • First Grade (6 years)
      • Charlotte Mason Schedule: Year One
    • 12 Months of Sensory Dough
    • Sensory Play
    • Crafts through the Bible
    • Practical Life Ideas
    • Before Five in a Row – ISH
  • Baby
    • Montessori Baby Room
    • Treasure Bins for Baby
    • 21 Activities for One Year Olds
  • Tot School
  • Preschool
    • What is Number Sense?
    • ABC Felt Animals
    • Preschool Alphabet Book
    • Our Preschool Notebook
    • Preschool Circle Time Schedule
    • Free 24 Preschool Chants
    • Free Preschool Songs
    • Our Preschool Plans
  • ABC
    • Letter A
    • Letter B
    • Letter C
    • Letter D
    • Letter E
    • Letter F
    • Letter G
    • Letter H
    • Letter I
    • Letter J
    • Letter K
    • Letter L
    • Letter M
    • Letter N
    • Letter O
    • Letter P
    • Letter Q
    • Letter R
    • Letter S
    • Letter T
    • Letter U
    • Letter V
    • Letter W
    • Letter X
    • Letter Y
    • Letter Z
  • Toys & Resources
    • 20+ Tools for Hyperactivity
    • What is Sensory Processing?
    • Best Workbooks & Readers {Ages 2-5}
    • Essential Preschool Tools
    • Essential Craft & Homeschool Tools for Mom
    • Best Art Utensils for Kids
    • Bible Resources for Kids
    • Our keeping and recording memories series
  • Health
    • Herbal Remedies
    • The home birth of my son
    • The water birth of my daughter
    • her waterbirth
    • When your baby has a fever
    • Example of Hospital Birth Plan {free printable!}
  • Books
    • My AMAZING Book Store
    • Books for Children
    • Pop! Squirt! Splash! Ebook
    • Learn with Play Ebook
You are here: Home / Alphabet / learning sounds with montessori alphabet objects

learning sounds with montessori alphabet objects

September 14, 2014

Opt In Image
Free for email subscribers!!
Early Literacy Stages eBook

70+ pages to help you teach your child! This book helps you to define, and shares practical ways to teach, the developmental levels of literacy learning.

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.
learning sounds with montessori alphabet objects {plus GIVEAWAY of complete 100+ object set!} from wildflower ramblings

{this post contains affiliate links. thank you for your support.} 

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?

DSC02671 DSC02670 DSC02669

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

DSC02673

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!!

DSC02144

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.DSC02678

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

DSC02676Have 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!!DSC02675

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.

DSC02682

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.

DSC02687

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?”

DSC02689Many 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.

DSC02684

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.

DSC02686

 Pin it!

learning sounds with montessori alphabet objects {plus GIVEAWAY of complete 100+ object set!} from wildflower ramblings

Giveaway!

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.

{Giveaway is closed. The winner has been notified!}

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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.

Related Posts

  • lavender fizzy sensory doughlavender fizzy sensory dough
  • liver is good for you {but I hate the taste!}liver is good for you {but I hate the taste!}
  • Happy Memorial DayHappy Memorial Day
  • Busy BagsBusy Bags
« best no cook play dough for fall
mailing thank you notes {early writing skills} »


Comments

  1. Janet says

    September 14, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    This would be great use for my clasroom and my children will benifit from this

    Reply
  2. Jean Kamer says

    September 15, 2014 at 11:55 am

    This would be a great addition to our hands on learning area in the library.
    I love the pieces that are included.

    Reply
  3. Brandee H says

    September 15, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    I would love this for my son! It is perfect for him right now. I could use it in my classroom but I’ll let my son use it first!! :-)

    Reply
  4. Amy Scott says

    September 15, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    Hello,
    I am trying to register to win the object starter set.
    What do I need to do?
    Please advise
    Thank you
    Amy Scott

    Reply
  5. sarah merkle says

    September 16, 2014 at 9:41 am

    This would be awesome for my little kinder! I also liked the phonetic object boxes.

    Reply
  6. Jenn Crawford-Lierman says

    September 16, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    I would love to win this for my daughter & she would probably love the “Things that Go” book on the Montessori Services website!

    Reply
  7. Steph Nutter says

    September 16, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    My children would most benefit from The Red Letter Alphabet Book in addition to the alphabet objects. This looks like a fantastic set!

    Reply
  8. Lisa C says

    September 16, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    I think we would love the Barefoot Book of Classic Poems! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  9. Stacy says

    September 16, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    My Pre-K son would love something hands on like this!

    Reply
  10. Nadine says

    September 17, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    Oh what a generous giveaway! This would be perfect for my little daughter. She is just in the right spot for these right now! Little things are so fascinating for them!

    Reply
  11. Katherine says

    September 17, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    These look really cool! The photo rhymes cards would also be fun.

    Reply
  12. Sara says

    September 18, 2014 at 12:29 am

    I have some kiddos in my early literacy group who this would be perfect for!

    Reply
  13. Andrea Rubio says

    September 18, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    The ‘Make a Story’ journal and or the ‘Story/Drawing Book’ would be beneficial product for my daughter. She is learning to read but loves to draw. It would encourage her to be a story teller as well as develop her communication and critical thinking skills!

    Reply
  14. Debra Klee says

    September 19, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    I love this! I started putting my own together, but it is difficult to find the right kind and size of things to go in it~

    Reply
  15. Debra Klee says

    September 19, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    I think we could use the simplest phoneetic cards the most~ We work with 3 and 4 year olds!

    Reply
  16. S.Tillson says

    September 21, 2014 at 10:36 am

    I love this idea. The teacher I worked with during my student teaching used these all the time!
    S.Tillson recently posted…Teaching Bag Freebie!My Profile

    Reply
  17. Joanna says

    September 21, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    I actually think the language objects would benefit her the most right now as we’re working on recognition of the phonetic sounds. I love that I can use them for both English & Spanish since we’re learning both. I also like that they’re sold individually so we could add to our collection slowly if necessary.

    Reply
  18. Laurie says

    September 21, 2014 at 10:33 pm

    I would love to use the pouring variations in my classroom to help my 3 & 4 year olds learn this important skill.

    Reply
  19. Tanya says

    September 21, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    This would be so cool to use in my classroom with the three year olds.

    Reply
  20. Judith says

    September 21, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    Either the language objects or the Things that Go board book or the color paddles. Too many choices!

    Reply
  21. JC says

    September 21, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    I have a new classroom of preschoolers with special needs….this would be an awesome addition. I love this idea!

    Reply
  22. Deanna says

    September 21, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    I found your website while surfing the web last night. I’ve been homeschooling 12 years but I’m new to the Montessori method. I have some little ones who would greatly benefit from this tactile approach. My 7 year old in particular has a hard time learning unless it’s hands on. He still struggles remembering the letter sounds. I’m having to learn new ways of educating for his sake. I hope I win this set, but I’ll be back even if I don’t. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
  23. JC says

    September 21, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    I also liked the phonetic object boxes from the Montessori Services website. My favorite “kits” to use always include objects. I love that this set and the phonetic object boxes have various objects included.

    Reply
  24. Nicole says

    September 22, 2014 at 2:01 am

    This is a great product and my students would have so much fun with these.

    Reply
  25. Kori says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:57 am

    The First Picture Dictionary would be very welcomed and useful in our home. We love visual books.
    Kori recently posted…The New American DreamMy Profile

    Reply
  26. Katie says

    September 22, 2014 at 10:06 am

    This alphabet starter set would be so helpful for my daughter and son. I think that the tactile nature of it would help them tremendously. Thank you.

    Reply
  27. Rebekah Robinson says

    September 22, 2014 at 10:56 am

    This is such a wonderful tool. I would love to use this at home. :)

    Reply
  28. Pascale says

    September 22, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    What a fun creative way to learn the alphabet. Always nice to discover new fun ways. I just the catalog of Montessori Services as well as For Small Hands. There are so many things I would get… I just got a pink tower but did not try it out yet.

    Reply
  29. Pascale says

    September 22, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    OOps pink tower is not from their catalog but saw their life cycle stacking blocks really like it. We have the small pitcher, my daughter uses it almost everyday, still a bit heavy.
    http://www.montessoriservices.com/glass-pitcher-with-lid

    Reply
  30. Jennifer says

    September 23, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    The photo rhyming cards would be great for my 3-year-old son. Thank you for this opportunity!

    Reply
  31. Laura P says

    September 23, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    The Language Object Starter Set is awesome! my little kinders would benefit from using these objects to learn and practice the sounds of our alphabet letters. Those letters can be so tricky!

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Sounds Game References – Baytzuhr says:
    November 3, 2017 at 1:17 pm

    […] Learning  Montessori Primary Guide  Planting Peas  Montessori Training  Wild Flower Ramblings  Pinay Homeschooler MidWest Montessori  The Learning Ark  The Prepared Environment  Montessori […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Connect

Amy is a former Kindergarten teacher, M.Ed., turned homeschooling mom. Sharing her imperfect life and her love of teaching & learning, reading, herbal remedies, parenting and more.
Read More →

Search

NEWSLETTER

Join 30,000+ other subscribers! Receive weekly email updates and free printables, and as a thank you, you’ll receive my Early Literacy Stages eBook, 24 Preschool Chants, and the ABC Lego Cards for free!

banner-001 Shop Montessori Services

Favorite Posts

1legos 1quiet memories 1act 1chants 1closet hyp note classical dots 15act 1reggio 1turtle 1around 1bible1 sidebar bible1 crafts reggiomath essentialoils print

To Note

Unless otherwise stated, all words and photos on this blog belong to Wildflower Ramblings. You may pin from my site, but do not use a photo, or any text, without my permission. All content is copyrighted.   This is a for profit blog. I use affiliate links on the sidebars and in posts. I only share products that I love and enjoy with my family. If you purchase a product through an affiliate link, I receive a small commission. Occasionally, I will receive products free of charge and share them here.  Words and opinions expressed will always be my own. Please email me with questions or comments. Thank you for visiting.
Logo Whimsy Workshop Teaching

Categories

Archives

More

Copyright © 2022 · Wildflower Ramblings [footer_backtotop] · Genesis Framework · WordPress