The letters in the video are Victorian cursive and you could use what you like. I’ve integrated hands on play based ways to use the alphabet. The felt gives a sensorial experience which helps remember letter formation and sounds as the child traces each letter and says the sound.

I’ve used Montessori principles to create activities/lessons that can inspire story creation through play. Use the toys you have and add to the collection as your child shows interest. It’s a fun way to categorise things around him/her. Later you could use pictures and write words though I stay hands on for as long as the child is interested. Don’t rush into the abstract too soon.

Use this for the letter of the day and locate where it is on the alphabet. Use different combinations and order of letters. What you choose to do depends on learning goals and the child’s interest. Follow where this leads your child and adapt it to his/her level.

Use this in association with Montessori moveable alphabet or a different set. Try magnets and place the alphabet on a magnetic board. I believe that children need to be exposed to different kinds of print and capital letters. You could also match capitals with lower case letters. Focus on letter sound not the name to avoid confusion. Once the child knows the sounds he/she can blend words and then introduce the letter names. The possibilities are endless. You can use this for any age.

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