{"product_id":"maple-montessori-alphabet-blocks-26-chunky-wooden-letters","title":"Maple Montessori Alphabet Blocks, 26 Chunky Wooden Letters","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eLetters to hold, stack and name, one solid block for each\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLetters are best met by touching them. These chunky blocks put each letter in a child's hand, where it can be stacked, sorted and named.\n\nThey are made of solid wood with smooth edges, and they are happy to be used as blocks first and letters second.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eTouching letters makes them familiar long before reading begins. Solid wood with smooth edges means they last as building blocks for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eStacking and balance, Letter sounds, Early literacy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack and balance — Building towers improves hand-eye coordination and patience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName the letters — Handling each block while saying its sound lays the foundation for reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpell and sort — Putting blocks in order or building names adds early literacy play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e26 wooden letter blocks, one for each letter\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 wooden blocks, one for each letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood with non-toxic paint and smooth edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChunky blocks (dimensions not listed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries needed; best for floor building and early letter play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChunky blocks but still a set of small items; adult supervision is advised for under 3. Recommended age: 2+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet them be blocks first, and simply say a letter's sound as your child picks it up. Later, offer the letters of their own name in a small basket to put in order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259065848101,"sku":"MB-0130","price":616.0,"currency_code":"MAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-wooden-abc-building-blocks-7978630.jpg?v=1793052352","url":"https:\/\/montessoripetals.com\/products\/maple-montessori-alphabet-blocks-26-chunky-wooden-letters","provider":"Montessori Petals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}