A Comprehensive List of Montessori Language Materials and Where to Get Them (India)
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This article lists all the resources you may need to implement the Montessori approach to language development in your home and includes sources on where to get them. Please note that not all these materials are required to teach your child to read and write the Montessori way, and there are lots of printables and DIY options available on the internet.
For an overview and guide to the Montessori approach to language development, click here.
Language objects
Miniature objects are often used when teaching language the Montessori way, as they are tangible and offer children a sensory experience while expanding their vocabulary. This post lays out some ideas on how to use language objects in your child’s Montessori language development.
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Language objects for Montessori pre-reading activities
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Realistic animals by Schleich
Schleich’s realistic animals work very well as language objects too
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Picture cards
Picture cards are useful for matching activities, here are some sources I like.
Picture flashcards for matching activities
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Story sequencing cards
Being able to arrange or tell a story in a sequence is very useful for language development.
Story sequencing cards for language development
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Montessori sandpaper letters
Sandpaper letters are classic Montessori material that helps children internalise letters using all their senses.
Montessori sandpaper letters for language development
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Tactile letter flashcards
These flashcards are a great alternative to the traditional Montessori sandpaper letters and might be more suitable for home use.
Tactile flashcards
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Wooden tracing boards
The sand tray is an extension of the sandpaper letters, allowing children to trace letters in the sand. It can just as easily be done at home with a tray of salt, but wooden tracing boards are good alternatives too.
Wooden tracing board
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Moveable alphabet
The moveable alphabet is a Montessori tool that enable children to spell out words before their hands are ready for writing.
Montessori moveable alphabet
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Montessori spelling mat
The moveable alphabet is often used with a lined spelling mat for children to learn how letters are placed.
Spelling mat for Montessori moveable alphabet
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Waseca reading program
We have been using the Waseca reading program in our home and my son absolutely loves it. It is a reading program that has structured the phonetic English language into several easy to follow stages.
Ryaan working with the first level of the Waseca reading program
If you are interested in purchasing the Waseca reading program, click here for $15 off your purchase.