Pink box 3 - Objects and words

Age
3-6

Materials

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

Preparation
Example words: cat, jug, hen, box, top and pig. Other 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 3 with the lid underneath the box on the right hand corner of the mat. She takes out the objects one at a time. As she lay the object in a horizontal line (3 objects in a row), she names the object.
 * 2) Directress then takes the word cards, checks to see they are not upside down, puts it neatly in a stack.
 * 3) She then takes one card, places it in front of the child and invites the child to sound out the letters.
 * 4) Encourage the child to sound the letters a bit quicker, blending them.
 * 5) Directress assists the child by blending the first card.
 * 6) 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 respective object.
 * 8) Repeat for all the word cards, assisting a child when needed.

Control Of Error
There are the same numbers of objects as word 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

 * Introduce the first reading cards.
 * Provide practice in sounding and blending sounds to read words.