Double sandpaper letters: international print – Nienhuis Montessori

The Nienhuis Montessori material double sandpaper letters (phonograms) in international print is language material allowing the child to explore and understand the intricacies of language.

Working with this material develops an understanding of the inconsistencies in English, by giving representative letters to a sound. Exercising with the sandpaper letters is one of a child’s first steps towards literacy, and the sandpaper phonograms are the natural extension.

The double sandpaper letters set contains sixteen wooden boards painted green on which the double sandpaper letters in lower case international print are mounted on, representing “key” sounds (phonograms) not covered by single letters of the alphabet.

The 16 double letter combinations included are:
ch, sh, th, qu, ai, au, ar, ee, er, ie, oa, oo, oy, or, ou, ue.

The sandpaper letters guide the hand for writing as the child traces the letter shapes in the style and direction that they are written, which should be combined with hearing and pronouncing the sound and seeing the symbol. Each board has a space on the left and right for the child to hold it with one hand while tracing the letters with the other.

In the Montessori way of learning letters have both sounds and names. A presentation of the letters progresses the child through all of the sounds of the letters, followed by presenting the name.

A wooden box to store the sandpaper letters in is also sold separately.

The Nienhuis Montessori double sandpaper letters are suitable for children aged 3-6 years.

Contents:

16 wooden boards painted green with double sandpaper letters in international print mounted on

About Nienhuis Montessori

Dutch brand Nienhuis Montessori is the world’s leading Montessori brand, that honours and continues the legacy of Maria Montessori, and manufactures the widest and most innovative range of original Montessori materials, furniture and related products. The high quality Nienhuis Montessori products provides children with the tools they need to become independent and critical thinkers.

All Nienhuis Montessori materials are certified by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Materials Committee and are meticulously crafted to isolate difficulty so that children can focus, gain mastery, and flourish.

Nienhuis Montessori is one of the brands managed by the Dutch company Heutink International, that provides the very best global educational brands, which are geared towards learning through play.