Word Set 4: CVCC (consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant), four letter words ending with “ck” or “nk” (sack, rink, tack, etc.) Word Set 3: CVCC (consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant), four letter words (fast, bulb, hand, etc.) Word Sets 1 & 2: CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant), three letter words (bat, fin, jug, etc.) As the children master these skills they often explore the process all on their own and have fun expressing their own ideas using the Movable Alphabet! Following this, we introduce four letter, CCVC words and then five letter, CCVCC words. Mastering word building requires lots of practice and repetition. In our experience in the classroom, it is best to follow the CVC words with four letter, CVCC words, which often seems to be easier for the blending of sounds leading up to the actual reading of words. Once the children begin the process of composing three letter words (consonant-vowel-consonant) with the Movable Alphabet they are encouraged to move on to building four and five letter words. We've just downloaded it and my son is using it with great success!' 'Thank you so much for the Cursive Edition of the movable alphabet. Children can touch the buttons to hear the sound of the letters, giving them the ability to 'search' for the sound they are thinking of to build their word! One unique feature in this app, are the buttons in the box above each letter. Additional word sets are available via InApp Purchase!

The app includes over 40 images of simple words, along with audio pronunciations and instructions, for children to practice with. Montessori prepared the Movable Alphabet for children to “write” words, long before mastering the physical skill of writing.Ĭhildren can phonetically sound out words, one letter at a time to build words. However, the ability to write them down with paper and pencil may require much more time and practice to acquire. Mobile Montessori is proud to present the Movable Alphabet!Īfter learning to identify and blend the sounds of the letters of the alphabet children are often ready to build words on their own. Mobile Montessori apps provide progressive learning activities designed by experts with over 40 years experience & currently has over 1 Million apps in schools worldwide!

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