Phonetic Object Box One With Pink Cards

Phonetic Object Box One with Pink Cards

This beautifully designed Montessori material introduces children to their first phonetic reading experiences. The set includes a clear plastic box (6" x 4" x 2") with 6 miniature objects, each representing a simple 3-letter phonetic word, and 6 laminated pink word cards (3" x 3") with the matching words.

Presentation of the material:

The Montessori teacher carefully takes out each object, one by one, names it simply (for example: "sun", "dog", "egg"), and places the objects vertically in a column. No additional words are used - we never say things like "Look here, what a nice little doggy." The presentation follows the first step of the Three-Period Lesson: clearly naming the object.

Then, the teacher removes the word cards from the box and places them to the right of the objects in another vertical column, leaving some space between. The teacher reads the first card slowly, sounds it out, blends the sounds, and places the card next to the matching object. This is repeated with all six words.

When finished, the teacher demonstrates how to return the material: first the cards are carefully stacked and placed back in the box, then the objects are returned, and finally the box is closed. The child is then invited to repeat the work independently.

This activity can be done at a table or on a floor mat. It supports phonetic awareness, concentration, independence, and early reading confidence, while respecting the Montessori principle of precise, simple language.

Objects and cards may vary slightly from those shown.

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