Moveable Alphabets are one of the most important (and fun-to-use) tools in a Montessori-style schoolroom. ?At least, that?s how our family feels about them. ?And they are easy and fun to make at home. ?Here?s how::
Sort your letters - vowels from consonants. If you wish, put half of your "Y" s in each pile.
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Gesso, and two different colours of paint. I chose blue and red because they are more traditionally Montessori style (pink in place of red also works). You choose whichever colours you like.
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Paint each letter with a coat of gesso and allow to dry. The gesso comes right off of the brush with warm, soapy water.
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Paint two coats of coloured paint on each letter. Blue for vowels...
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... and red for the consonants. Next, apply two coats of varnish. You will need to wait a minimum of one hour between coats.
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A purpose-made or purchased box is best for storage, but something like this little box with a clasp will do for a time. You really do want something that will allow you to keep each letter separate... Like with like. I'll show you how to make a proper storage box in an upcoming tutorial.
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Scrabble? Tiles also make excellent upper case moveable alphabets ? and it?s a great way to recycle! ?You can also purchase blank tiles from Etsy ? purchase alphabet transfers in the scrapbooking supply section of your craft store. ?Simple varnish over the top, or apply a couple of layers of Mod Podge.
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Your kids will be saying this about you, too. (Thanks, Will!)
Resources:
Cut out wood letters available for just under $12 for each set of upper or lower case letters. ?I suggest 1/8? thick baltic birch letters in Arial, (Garamond and Rockwell are also available) ? 2? tall by 2? wide. {These are my favourite ones, but more expensive}
Cut wood letters sold in packs of 36 are available at Michael?s crafts (and probably at Hobby Lobby) for about $4/pack. ?I bought four packs.
Scrabble letters are available on Etsy, and eBay, and can also be found at neighbourhood yard sales, flea markets, and car boot sales.
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Source: http://gadboisfamily.com/2012/07/23/made-for-learning-a-moveable-alphabet/
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