Green Phonogram Series: Advanced Reading Patterns
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
The green series, the phonogram reading series, in eight sections covering long a, i, o, u and e, then sh, ch, th, wh, then ar, ir, or, ur and the two sounds of oo. It comes with eighty four objects and runs from sorting the sounds through to reading whole sentences and six books, so the same set carries a child from hearing a phonogram to reading with it. Durable plastic cards, pre cut with rounded corners. Sold as one complete series.
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The Phonogram Reading Series (Green) exemplifies Montessori's scientific approach to language development by presenting complex phonetic patterns through systematic, self-correcting materials. This series honors the child's natural progression from concrete to abstract learning, allowing them to discover phonogram patterns through multi-sensory exploration.
- Master advanced phonogram patterns including digraphs and trigraphs
- Develop reading fluency through systematic phonetic practice
- Build vocabulary through word family recognition and completion exercises
- Strengthen visual discrimination of complex letter combinations
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The color-coded green designation indicates the advanced level within the reading sequence, supporting children's sense of accomplishment as they progress. Each card provides immediate feedback through beautiful photographic images, enabling independent learning and building intrinsic motivation. The series respects individual learning pace while providing structured challenges that develop reading fluency. By isolating specific phonetic concepts on individual cards, children can focus deeply on each pattern, embodying Montessori's principle of isolation of difficulty. The comprehensive progression from simple phonograms to complex sentence reading supports the child's growing confidence and love of reading, ultimately preparing them for advanced literary exploration.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Arrange phonogram cards in order of difficulty on a quiet workspace. Have the moveable alphabet ready for word-building activities.
- 1
Introduce the phonogram sound using the three-period lesson, showing the card and saying the sound clearly
Emphasize the sound, not the letter names, and use consistent pronunciation - 2
Have the child trace the phonogram while repeating the sound, then find matching words from the picture cards
Allow processing time - some children need longer to internalize new phonetic patterns - 3
Use the moveable alphabet to build words containing the phonogram, starting with simple three-letter words
Begin with words the child knows orally to build confidence before introducing new vocabulary - 4
Progress to word completion exercises where the child fills in missing phonograms in partially completed words
Point to the blank space and ask 'What sound do we need here?' rather than giving the answer immediately
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Since 1929
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Green Phonogram Series: Advanced Reading Patterns
