Medium Movable AlphabetUS Cursive - Red
The Medium Movable Alphabet is a set of thick plastic letters in red, written in American cursive.
€83.90Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €11.10 to go for free delivery.
- On backorder. Expected back in stock 11 December 2026.
- 30 days to return
Inv. no. NIE-0060P3
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Box Dimensions
- Approx. 26 × 15 × 1 cm
- Letter Material
- Durable plastic
- Color
- Red
- EAN
- 8719924003784
Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €11.10 to go for free delivery.
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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 8719924003784 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Medium Movable Alphabet in a child's hands
The Medium Movable Alphabet is a set of thick plastic letters in red, written in American cursive. The set includes fifteen pieces of each letter and additional Spanish letters. The child picks out the letters needed, lays them in a row and builds a word. With fifteen pieces of each letter, one letter can appear many times in a word or in several words laid out side by side, and many words fit in a limited space. The letters are wiped clean with a damp cloth and dried thoroughly. For children aged 3 to 6.
Pre-Writing Skills
Allows children to compose words and sentences before they have developed pencil control, supporting early literacy development.
Phonetic Awareness
Reinforces sound-symbol relationships as children build words by selecting individual letters.
Cursive Preparation
Familiarizes children with cursive letter forms, preparing them for fluid handwriting development.
Creative Expression
Enables independent story-writing and word exploration without the physical demands of handwriting.
How to present it
Place the movable alphabet box on a large work mat. Ensure all red cursive letters are within reach. Have objects or picture cards ready for word-building activities.
- 1Invite the child to bring a familiar object (like a cup) to the mat
- 2Say the word slowly, emphasizing each sound: 'c-u-p'
- 3Select the corresponding cursive letters from the set
- 4Arrange the letters left to right below the object
- 5Run your finger under the completed word while reading it
3 tips for parents
- Practice identifying beginning sounds in everyday objects before expecting word building
- Celebrate the child's attempts at spelling, even if unconventional - focus on sound-symbol connection
- Provide simple phonetic word lists (cat, run, hop) for home practice with the alphabet
What it is made of
- Box Dimensions
- Approx. 26 × 15 × 1 cm
- Letter Material
- Durable plastic
- Color
- Red
What you get at Faborino
- DeliveryFinal price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €11.10 to go for free delivery.
- 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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Medium Movable Alphabet for your child
- Recommended Age: 3-6 years
- Letter Material: Durable plastic
- Box Dimensions: Approx. 26 × 15 × 1 cm
- Expected back in stock 11 December 2026
- 30 days to return
€83.90Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €11.10 to go for free delivery.
Not sure it suits your child? Write to us, we answer personally.
Inv. no. NIE-0060P3
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Box Dimensions
- Approx. 26 × 15 × 1 cm
- Letter Material
- Durable plastic
- Color
- Red
- EAN
- 8719924003784
If you are not sure it suits your child, we answer in person.
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What's in the Box
- Plastic letters: 15 of each letter, plus additional Spanish letters
Size and material
| Box Dimensions | Approx. 26 × 15 × 1 cm |
| Letter Material | Durable plastic |
| Color | Red |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe clean with damp cloth, dry thoroughly
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are all the letters red in this movable alphabet?
In Montessori, consistent coloring helps children focus on letter formation and word building without the distraction of color-coding. The red letters allow children to concentrate on composing words and understanding that any letter can appear anywhere in a word.
What age is appropriate to introduce the cursive movable alphabet?
Children typically begin using the movable alphabet around age 3.5-4, after they've worked with sandpaper letters and can identify most letter sounds. The cursive version is especially suitable for children who learned cursive sandpaper letters first.
How does this differ from a print movable alphabet?
The cursive movable alphabet features connected letter forms that prepare children for fluid handwriting. Cursive letters naturally guide proper stroke direction and help children develop the flowing movements needed for writing, while print letters are formed with separate strokes.
What activities can children do with the medium movable alphabet?
Children can build CVC words, explore word families, practice spelling, compose sentences, and even create simple stories. It's perfect for encoding activities where children translate sounds into symbols before they have the fine motor skills for writing.
How many of each letter are included in the medium set?
The set includes 15 of each letter, plus additional Spanish letters, so children can build several words and sentences without running out of letters.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Medium Movable Alphabet