This is the first part of a two-part overview of the steps towards fluent cursive handwriting. It introduces the preparation of the hand for writing and then shows the progression of activities that guides the child from basic strokes to forming letters and words.

This is the second part of the overview of the steps to successful cursive writing. It goes from from table chalkboards to cursive capital letters.

Metal Insets are probably the most loved and used material in the Montessori Primary classroom. These geometric shapes give the hand fine motor control and allows the child to use a pencil in a fun non-stressful way.

Here are some ideas you can use as alternatives to metal insets and some simple ways to make your own set as well.

This video presents an introduction and the presentation of the Sandpaper Letters.

Discover some additional activities you can do with the Sandpaper Letters including ideas on how to make them yourself.

This is an Introduction to the Moveable Alphabet. It presents the first exercises of forming words with cut-out letters.

Introduction and exercise ideas for the Small Moveable Alphabets

The Three-Part Language cards are a great source of words for your child to build with the moveable alphabet and then have the control of error on the labeled card to check their work.