Or this post about writing in "sand"? 
I have just discovered the next best thing, except possibly even BETTER!
Each letter has its own textured feel, and most of the associated pictures have a touchy-feely patch! (See the bee stripes and the car?) So cute! So, not only can your child trace the letters to as a precursor to writing, there is also an association of the written letter/symbol with the correct sound! Remember my post about sounds? :) (I love this book!)
Here's a close up with my super basic no frills digital camera . . . (the bee's stripes are fuzzy!)
There's even a similar book for numbers!
Just thought I would share! :)
What a fantastic blog! I have 3 toddlers and can't wait to try some of your ideas/techniques. Thanks for entering my giveaway over at Nesting Place, good luck!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this! A friend of mine is an Usborne rep so I'll have to see if I can make one of her next parties! :)
ReplyDeleteI just happened upon your blog a few days ago and am loving reading it! I have a two and a half year old and we're home pre-schooling in a semi-Montessori fashion. Great ideas and I appreciate your blog very much!
Best,
Sarah
What great posts you’ve had about using Montessori language activities! I linked to this and three other posts of yours at Living Montessori Now in my post for the July Teach/Learn Blogging Carnival.
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woow its great
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