Pink box 4 - Pictures and Words

Age
3-6

Materials

 * 1) A pink bos containing six pictures representing three-letter phonic words.
 * 2) Six reading cards with the corresponding words to the pictures.
 * 3) Tablemat.

Preparation
Words to be selected from the Morris-Montessori Word List Pink Level - Pink Level nouns. This is an individual presentation to be carried out on the table on a tablemat. (Note: full work cycle to be observed)

Presentation

 * 1) The Directress places the Pink box 4 with the lid underneath the box on the right hand corner of the mat.
 * 2) She takes out the picture card one at a time.
 * 3) As she lay the picture card in a horizontal line (3 cards in a row), she names the picture.
 * 4) Directress then takes the word cards, checks to see they are not upside down, puts it neatly in a stack.
 * 5) She then takes one card, places it in front of the child, and invites the child to sound out the letters.
 * 6) Encourage the child to sound the letters a bit quicker, blending them. Ask the child 'What does it sound like?'.
 * 7) The child will respond and then invite the child to place the word card below the reapective picture.
 * 8) Repeat for all the word cards, assisting the child when needed.

Control Of Error
There are the same numbers of pictures as reading cards - a mismatch may reveal any mistakes.

Points Of Interest
It is advisable to have several boxes at this level to provide more opportunities for the child to read.

Purpose

 * Practice reading three-letter phonic words.
 * Enrich reading vocabulary.