Double Sandpaper LettersInternational Print
€101.90incl. VAT, free delivery
- In Stock. Delivery in 5 to 9 working days.
- 30 days to return
Inv. no. NIE-0056B3
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Card Size
- Approx. 12 × 8 cm
- Stack Height
- Approx. 4 cm
- Letters
- Fine-grain sandpaper
- Boards
- Pressed wood
- EAN
- 8719924003449
Final price incl. VAT. Free delivery.
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Why it costs €101.90
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AMI approval
The material is approved by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Nienhuis has made Montessori materials since 1929.
A verifiable original
The EAN 8719924003449 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Double Sandpaper Letters in a child's hands
Double Sandpaper Letters, International Print give children a tactile, lower case letter set on pressed boards painted green and covered in sandpaper, guiding the hand through the exact shape and direction each print letter is written. Every board leaves space on either side so a child ages 3 to 6 can steady it with one hand while tracing the rough letter with the other, building the muscle memory needed before handwriting begins. The consistent green finish keeps a young child's attention on letter shape during tracing practice.
Tactile Memory
Tracing sandpaper letters creates muscle memory patterns that support future writing skills and letter recognition.
Phonemic Awareness
Learning double letters as units helps children recognize and produce digraph sounds in reading and spelling.
Fine Motor Control
Careful tracing movements refine finger control and strengthen the pincer grip needed for writing.
Visual Discrimination
The contrast between yellow sandpaper and green background helps children clearly distinguish letter formations.
How to present it
Place 2-3 digraph cards on a mat. Sit to the child's dominant side. Have a small tray with paper slips showing words containing these digraphs nearby.
- 1Introduce the first digraph by tracing it slowly with your index and middle fingers while pronouncing its sound clearly
- 2Invite the child to trace while you repeat the sound, watching their finger movement
- 3Present three digraphs using the three-period lesson format
- 4Show word slips containing the learned digraphs, underlining the double letters
3 tips for parents
- Point out digraphs in everyday text like signs or books, circling them with your finger
- Practice air-writing digraphs together during quiet moments
- Create a 'digraph hunt' game finding these letter pairs in familiar words at home
What it is made of
- Card Size
- Approx. 12 × 8 cm
- Stack Height
- Approx. 4 cm
- Letters
- Fine-grain sandpaper
- Boards
- Pressed wood
- Finish
- Smooth painted surface
What you get at Faborino
- Free delivery€101.90 is the final price incl. VAT, with no delivery charge. Delivery in 5 to 9 working days.
- 30 days to return, and we pay for the returnInstead of the statutory 14 days, you have 30 days to try it at home.
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Double Sandpaper Letters for your child
- Recommended Age: 3-6 years
- Letters: Fine-grain sandpaper
- Card Size: Approx. 12 × 8 cm
- Free delivery, delivery in 5 to 9 working days
- 30 days to return
€101.90incl. VAT, free delivery
Not sure it suits your child? Write to us, we answer personally.
Inv. no. NIE-0056B3
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Card Size
- Approx. 12 × 8 cm
- Stack Height
- Approx. 4 cm
- Letters
- Fine-grain sandpaper
- Boards
- Pressed wood
- EAN
- 8719924003449
If you are not sure it suits your child, we answer in person.
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What's in the Box
- Double Letter Cards: Approx. 4 cards with international digraphs
- Storage: Cards stack for easy organization
Size and material
| Card Size | Approx. 12 × 8 cm |
| Stack Height | Approx. 4 cm |
| Letters | Fine-grain sandpaper |
| Boards | Pressed wood |
| Finish | Smooth painted surface |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
| Activity Duration | 10-15 minutes |
Care
Wipe boards with slightly damp cloth, avoid wetting sandpaper
Frequently Asked Questions
What letter combinations are included in the International Print Double Sandpaper Letters?
This set includes common digraphs and double-letter combinations found in international languages. The specific combinations vary but typically include sounds like 'ch', 'sh', 'th', 'ph', 'qu', and other language-specific digraphs that appear frequently in European and other international languages.
How do children use the Double Sandpaper Letters in a Montessori classroom?
Children trace the sandpaper letters with their index and middle fingers while saying the sound aloud. This multi-sensory approach combines tactile, visual, and auditory learning. The child traces from left to right, following the same direction used in writing, which helps develop proper letter formation habits and muscle memory.
Why are the Double Sandpaper Letters on a green background instead of pink or blue?
The green background is specifically chosen in Montessori materials to indicate letter combinations or digraphs that create a single sound. This visual distinction helps children understand that these two letters work together as one unit, differentiating them from single consonants (pink) or vowels (blue) in the traditional sandpaper letter sets.
At what point should children be introduced to Double Sandpaper Letters?
Children should be introduced to Double Sandpaper Letters after they have mastered single sandpaper letters and can blend simple three-letter phonetic words. Typically, this occurs around age 4-5, when children are ready to explore more complex phonetic patterns and are developing greater fine motor control for tracing.
What is the difference between regular Sandpaper Letters and Double Sandpaper Letters?
Regular Sandpaper Letters present individual letters (one per card), while Double Sandpaper Letters show two letters together that create a single sound (digraphs). Double Sandpaper Letters are introduced after single letters to help children understand that some letter combinations work together to produce sounds that cannot be decoded by sounding out individual letters.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Double Sandpaper Letters