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Montessori-Inspired Phonics Activities Using Dots {Free Printables}

October 20, 2014 By Deb Chitwood 4 Comments

I had a lot of fun with my post today, finding free printables for phonics activities using wooden dots.

Montessori-Inspired Phonics Activities Using Dots {Free Printables}This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Spielgaben. All opinions are honest and my own. This post also contains affiliate links (at no cost to you).

The wooden dots used in this post are from the complete Spielgaben set. The wooden dots are called points in the Spielgaben literature, although I’ve also seen them referred to as dots or small circles.

In case you’re not familiar with Spielgaben toys, they are exceptionally high-quality educational toys designed for ages 3-12.

The Spielgaben complete set comes with over 700 pages of full-color printed learning materials. These printed materials help you as a parent or teacher easily use Spielgaben toys educationally with your child and/or students.

Spielgaben Materials Used in This Post

I loved using the Spielgaben points (wooden dots) to create Montessori-inspired phonics activities. If you’re using Spielgaben toys in the traditional sequence used in Froebel education, these points are the 9th set or “gift” and have activities that can be used for advanced mathematical/geometric concepts. The points can also be used to create objects and designs.

The points are small, which makes them useful for practical life activities that develop fine-motor skills. And their small size makes them appealing to children in the sensitive period for small objects and details. This sensitive period is actually from ages 1½-4, although Spielgaben toys are only recommended for ages 3 and up because of safety considerations with babies and toddlers who put objects in their mouths. Most preschoolers are still drawn to small objects, so they will typically find the wooden dots very inviting. Of course, the dots can be inviting even for adults! (Note: See “Montessori-Inspired Color Activities Using Wooden Toys and Free Printables” for some more activities using the Spielgaben wooden dots.)

The activities I’m sharing today will often add a practical life component to the phonics activities. I’ll link to free printables which will help make the activities simple to prepare yet attractive. I’ll also tell you where I found the materials for my activities.

Letter “a” Phonetic Sound Tray

Letter "a" Phonetic Sound Tray

Letter “a” Phonetic Sound Tray

For this activity, I used one of the Lowercase Do-a-Dot Letters from Shannon’s Tot School. For printing, I set the page sizing to custom size scale 50%. I placed the activities on one of the Multicraft 5-piece wooden trays. Using tweezers isn’t essential, but it’s a fun way to add an extra practical life skill. A strawberry huller or Quick Sticks would work well, too. Of course, using fingers to move the dots is a great fine-motor activity as well.

To make this a phonics activity, I added an inexpensive sandpaper letter. In my “Inexpensive and DIY Sandpaper Letters” post, you’ll find resources for buying or making sandpaper letters along with presentation ideas. I added the “a” objects from the Montessori Services Language Object Starter Set (miniatures for language and reading activities). This isn’t essential, but it’s especially great for young children who love small objects. The miniature objects are wonderful for adding interest and another hands-on way for children to understand phonetic sounds. Pictures could be used instead of objects if you wish.

Initial Sound Tray

Initial SoundsTray

Initial SoundsTray

For this activity, I used one of the ABC Lowercase Dot pages from 3 Dinosaurs. For printing, I set the page sizing to custom size scale 50%. You could use whichever letters you want and add the correct number of dots. I used a a medium-size tray and added a strawberry huller from Montessori Services to help with fine-motor skills.

When the page is laminated, you could have children who are developmentally ready use an erasable marker to trace the dotted letters.

“Tt is for Turkey” Tray

Tt Is for Turkey Tray

Tt Is for Turkey Tray

For this activity, I printed out a “Tt is for Turkey” page from the free printable Thanksgiving Printable Pack from All Our Days. I set the printer page sizing to custom size scale 60%. ”  I placed everything on a medium-size tray.

Phonetic Object Box Extension Activity

Phonetic Object Box Extension Activity

Phonetic Object Box Extension Activity

For this activity, I used the free printable Q-Tip Fine Motor CVC Words from 3 Dinosaurs. I followed the directions at 3 Dinosaurs for reducing the pages to print multiple pages on one piece of paper. I set the printer for 4 per page. I only used 3 of the words for this activity, though. I placed them on one of the Multicraft 5-piece wooden trays.

To add interest, I again used objects from the Montessori Services Language Object Starter Set. I coordinated the activity with the Montessori movable alphabet colors by adding red dots for consonants and blue dots for vowels. You can get ideas for presenting Montessori phonics from my post “DIY Beginning Montessori Phonics for Preschoolers.” (I typically lay activities out on Montessori Services rugs.)

Phonetic Object Box Extension Layout

Phonetic Object Box Extension Layout

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All My Spielgaben Posts

Many of these include links to free printables! (Click on an image to go to the related blog post. The gallery is ordered according to publication date with my latest post at the top.)

Nature Card Inspiration and First Grade Position and Direction Work with Spielgaben
Working with or Reviewing Addition Facts with Spielgaben
Number Writing Practice along with Spielgaben Hands-on Activities
Cube Building with Montessori and Spielgaben Materials
Montessori-Inspired Moon Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
Spielgaben STEM Challenge - Build and Fly a Magnetic Airplane
Montessori-Inspired Symmetry and Spinner Activities with Spielgaben
Montessori-Inspired Flower Activities with Spielgaben
Montessori-Inspired Weather Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
How to Get Started with Spielgaben Educational Toys
How to Have a Fun Fraction Party for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Montessori-Inspired Phonics Activities Using Wooden Cubes and Free Printables
Ten Apples Up On Top Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
How to Use Spielgaben for Montessori-Inspired Homeschooling or Afterschooling
Fine Motor Fun and Exploring Shapes with Spielgaben Set 8
Quick and Easy Spielgaben Activity Bags
un with Matchstick Puzzles for Multiple Ages {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Spring Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
Telling Time Activities with Wooden Sticks and Dots {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Winter Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
How to Prepare Montessori Sensorial Extensions with Spielgaben
Montessori-Inspired Fall Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Train Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
https://livingmontessorinow.com/montessori-monday-montessori-inspired-addition-activities-using-dots-free-printables/
Toddler Fine-Motor Activities with Spielgaben
Montessori-Inspired Summer Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Color Activities for Toddlers {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Easter Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Rainbow Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Valentine Activities with Spielgaben
Montessori-Inspired Color Games {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Christmas Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Phonics Activities Using Dots {Free Printables}
Montessori-Inspired Sphere, Cube, Cylinder Activities
Montessori-Inspired Activities Using Spheres
Montessori-Inspired Activities for Babies and Toddlers Using Yarn Balls
Montessori-Inspired Math Activities Using Cubes and Free Printables
Montessori-Inspired Age and Birthday Activities
Are Spielgaben Educational Toys Worth the Price?
Using Montessori-Inspired Activities for Elementary-Level Learning
Geometric Solid Dressing, Wrapping, and Gift Giving (and Receiving)
Montessori-Inspired Color Activities Using Yarn Balls and Free Printables
Montessori-Inspired Geometry Activities Using Wooden Shapes and Free Printables
Montessori-Inspired Math Activities Using Wooden Beads and Free Printables
Montessori-Inspired Color Activities Using Wooden Toys and Free Printables
Spielgaben Educational Toy Review

Version 4 of Spielgaben Educational Toys 

I highly recommend Spielgaben as an amazing educational material for home or school. Even though the toys aren’t inexpensive, they’re definitely worth the price because of the high quality of materials and number of years your children or students can use them.

Spielgaben Version 4

Spielgaben Version 4

Special deal for my readers!

Spielgaben offers an extra 10% discount to my blog readers if you mention Living Montessori Now.
 
Not only that, Spielgaben will also offer LayBy Payment Plan if you do not need the product right away. You can make 3 monthly payments, and your order will be shipped as soon as the final payment is made.
 
All you need to do to claim the discount is send an email to [email protected] mentioning Living Montessori Now blog.

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  1. Cassie says

    October 20, 2014 at 6:49 am

    I always love to see how people use the printables. I just LOVE those dot marker word printables. There are so many ways to use them.

    Reply
  2. Mackenzie says

    October 22, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    What a wonderful set – what lucky kids! You’ve set the materials up so beautifully! I keep picking out a post I like the look of from a #linkup and it always seems to lead me back to your blog. Thanks for another great post 🙂

    Reply
  3. Jess says

    October 27, 2014 at 9:18 am

    What age minimum could this be appropriate for?

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  4. Anastasia says

    October 31, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    These are such fantastic ideas and perfect educational toys for kids! Thank you for sharing at Kids Learning Printables! Shared and Pinned!

    Reply

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