Description
I wanted to help my daughter progress from recognising the letters of the alphabet to being able to read (and spell) her first words. To get us started I contacted our local school and obtained a copy of the vocabulary list they use to assess the reading level of new school entrants. This list of 32 words was a great start for us, but it also threw up a small problem. I wanted to use an alphabet set we had to add a tangible element to her learning experience, but some of the words required duplicate letters to spell out (e.g. the word 'SEE' requires two letter 'E's). We had a similar issue with spelling out her name using the letter set we had. It would have required me to buy another letter set, or two, but I didn't really need three letter 'Z's. What to do? Ponoko to the rescue...
What you get in this item: a 4-page print out of the Spelling 101 word list (32 words); plus a set of 36 plastic letters (the standard 26, plus 10 extras), matched to the word list, that guarantees you can spell each word on the list (i.e. there are duplicates/triplicates of the appropriate letters). It is worth noting that the plastic letters match the size and shape of those on the print out, such that the former can be overlaid onto the latter. In addition, if you tell me the name of your child/children, I'll make sure the letter set supplied includes an appropriate mixture of letters that will allow them to spell out their name(s) too. As part of your order, I'll also confirm whether you want the 'MOM' or 'MUM' word list (depending on which side of the Atlantic you're on).
The plastic letters in this set can be cut, at no extra cost, from any of the 3mm [1/8"] -thick acrylic plastics available from Ponoko (for options, please see below).
Please see below for Customisation/Personalisation Options.
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Product Options
- 3mm Acrylic: Any Colour (US$40.00)
Please see below for Customisation/Personalisation Options.
Please feel free to before you buy if you have any questions. Buy now from my Ponoko Showroom »
Assembly Instructions
This item requires no assembly. Simply strip the protective plastic film from both side of the letters and you're ready to go. You may wish to laminate, or otherwise protect, the word list pages. Please feel free to photocopy the pages, in case the copy supplied gets mauled by your wee one.
Usage Instructions
Work with your child to learn to match the sound of each letter and word with the written version. Overlay the plastic letters onto the printed letters of the word you're working on in order to add a tangible element to their learning experience.
Customisation/Personalisation Options
Use the following form to customise/personalise this item and request a quote. In most cases, changing the colour will not change the price. Changing other attributes is likely to affect the price. In general, making things smaller/thinner/simpler will reduce the price. Making things larger/thicker/more complex is likely to increase the price.
If the options below are too restrictive for you what you've got in mind and I'll see what I can come up with (it's one major advantage of going with a laser-cut solution!)