LANGUAGE  MATERIALS 

Language materials have some essential points in common with Sensorial materials. They provide the children with keys to discover something that is beyond what lies on the surface. Sandpaper letters give the shape of the letters, the Movable Alphabet makes it possible to arrange these letters to form words, and the Metal insets makes it possible for childen to control a writing instrument and later on, put their thoughts on paper.

Sandpaper Letters The sandpaper letters guide the hand for writing as the child traces the letter shapes in the style and direction that they are written. Each sandpaper letter is in lower case with the consonants on boards painted pink and the vowels on boards painted blue.
	Movable Alphabet After learning the letter sounds with the Sandpaper Letters, the Movable Alphabet is used by the children for the writing of words. The set contains 10 of each consonant in red, and 15 of each vowel in blue, in thick plastic letters.
Writing Insets Dr. Montessori analyzed the movements, which are connected with writing and developed the Metal Insets for directly preparing the child for handwriting. The metal insets exercises strengthen the three-finger grip and coordinate the necessary wrist movements. The exercises also advance proficiency in lightness of touch and evenness of pressure through drawing activities.
	Reading Analysis, First Chart and Box This material helps the child to analyze the basic parts of a sentence and identify their function. The first chart and box introduces the predicate, subject, and direct object.
Reading Cards Allows the child to different key letter combinations.
	Grammar Symbols Grammar Symbols help to reinforce sensorially each part of speech. There are 15 different symbols, each representing a specific part of speech.