Early Reading Activities
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Language Object Starter Set 2012 - 2013 - Miniatures for language and reading activities
For your convenience, we have assembled this assortment of approximately 100 objects; nearly all beginning sounds (x is not a beginning sound) are represented. For a variety of language games, most of the objects are phonetic or have a phonogram in them. Learn More -
Language Object Labels for 2012-2013 Set
Durable, ready-to-cut label strips to match this year’s Language Objects Starter Set. No need to laminate. Finished label size is 2½" x 1". As an alternative to purchasing our waterproof labels, download a pdf of the Language Object Labels and create your own. Learn More -
Language Object Labels for 2011
Durable, ready-to-cut label strips to match this year’s Language Objects Starter Set. No need to laminate. Finished label size is 2½" x 1". Learn More -
Middle Vowels - From In-Print For Children
Hearing middle sounds can be challenging for young children. After naming the pictures, use this set of 42 picture cards in oral language games. Listen for the short vowel sound in the middle of the word. Later, use with your Movable Alphabet. Learn More -
The Red Letter Alphabet Book - Tactile phonetic alphabet book
Complement the Sandpaper Letters with a unique title that integrates touch, sight, and sound for children in the first stages of reading. Velvety flocked letters invite them to trace! Includes game and activity ideas. Learn More -
Red Letter / Blue Number Book Set - Tactile alphabet & counting books
Save when you order both titles! These classroom favorites employ velvety greeting card felt (flocking) to make letters and numbers children will want to touch and trace. An integrated sensory activity. Learn More -
Simplest Phonetic Words - Level 1 Phonetic Reading Cards from Maitri Learning
Each packet contains three-letter phonetic words with short vowel sounds, and the cards in each packet are grouped to avoid common letter confusions, such as b and d. 5 packets of 6 sets of three-part cards (90 cards in all). Learn More -
Longer Phonetic Words - Level 2 Phonetic Reading Cards from Maitri Learning
Still completely phonetic, this level introduces the child to blends, such as cr, st, fl. 5 packets of 6 sets of three-part cards (90 cards in all). See note Learn More -
Phonograms / Digraphs Group 1 - Level 3 Phonetic Reading Cards from Maitri Learning
Contains many of the key phonograms used on the Green (double) Sandpaper Letters: ai, ar, ch, ee, er, oa, oo (book), or, sh. 9 packets (one per phonogram) of 6 sets of three-part cards (162 cards in all). Learn More -
Phonograms / Digraphs Group 2 - Level 3 Phonetic Reading Cards from Maitri Learning
Includes many other phonograms encountered in our language: a-e, a (nasal, as in can), ck, ea, i-e, o-e, oi, oo (moon), ow, double consonants. 10 packets (one per phonogram) of 6 sets of three-part cards (180 cards in all). Learn More -
Challenging Phonetic Words - Level 4 Phonetic Reading Cards from Maitri Learning
Each word contains more than one phonogram/diagraph from level 3, including two packets of compound words. 5 packets of 6 sets of three-part cards (90 cards in all). See note Learn More -
All 5 Sets of Phonetic Reading Cards - From Maitri Learning
Save when you order all 5 card sets and packets for all the levels: simplest, longer, phonograms/digraphs group 1 & group 2, challenging phonetic. Learn More -
Phonetic Object Box 1
As a first independent reading activity, children will read phonetically spelled word labels and match with a small object. 30 objects and labels. Learn More -
Miss Rhonda's Phonetic Word Cards - From Miss Rhonda's Readers
There’s no such thing as too many ways to practice phonetic reading! Designed by a Montessori teacher, this smaller version of the traditional Montessori phonetic word cards offers multiple levels of challenge. 62 cards. Learn More -
Phonetic Object Box 2 - Phonograms
Introduce combinations of letters/sounds (such as sh or ee), by placing one of these small objects with its word label in a set of phonetic objects. The word for each object contains one of the key phonogram sounds. Learn More -
Cursive Movable Alphabet Cards - From Maitri Learning
An economical version of a key material the Montessori classroom simply cannot do without. These small alphabet cards provide the same bridge between the intellectual formation of words and pencil-writing as the traditional cut-out alphabets do, at a fraction of the cost. Learn More
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