Reading and writing
Juego de conciencia fonológica – Fonocube
Carrera de letras
Magneti’book – Alphabet
Learning to read and write is one of the most important milestones of childhood: it is the gateway to every other kind of learning. Before reaching pencil and paper, a child needs to build foundations such as phonological awareness, metalinguistic skills and fine motor control — and all of them can be developed through play.
At logopedicum we gather reading and writing resources chosen with a therapeutic and educational eye: literacy boards and tables, visual literacy methods, Montessori materials, syllable and word games, pre-writing and graphomotor skills. Designed to support every stage, from the first stroke to fluent reading.
A selection for speech therapists, teachers, occupational therapists and families who want to work on reading and writing in a fun, early way. It is part of the learnings area and pairs with work on language.
What reading and writing resources work on
Reading and writing do not appear overnight: they are built on earlier skills. The materials in this category work on phonological awareness (playing with the sounds of language), grapheme-phoneme correspondence, graphomotor skills and hand-eye coordination, and comprehension. Building these foundations through play makes learning more solid and motivating, in the classroom, at home or in therapy.
Types of reading and writing material you will find
A selection for every step of the process:
- Literacy boards and tables, to build syllables and words in a hands-on way.
- Visual literacy method and visual-route materials, ideal for visual supports and pupils with specific needs.
- Montessori reading and writing resources: sandpaper letters, movable alphabets and tracing trays.
- Pre-writing and graphomotor skills: boards, tracing templates and the writing station for first marks.
- Syllable, word and word-search games to reinforce reading through play.
Reading and writing for speech therapists, teachers and families
In speech therapy, these materials help work on phonological awareness and the visual and phonological routes of reading. In the classroom, they offer hands-on resources to introduce letters and writing. And at home, they turn practice into play. Each product lists a guide age and the skill it works on so you can choose with confidence.
Frequently asked questions about reading and writing
What is reading and writing (literacy) and when should you start?
It is the process of learning to read and write in an integrated way. It can be encouraged from an early age through play, working first on the foundations (phonological awareness, vocabulary, fine motor skills) before introducing pencil and paper.
Which materials help children learn to read and write?
Literacy boards and tables, visual literacy methods, Montessori materials (sandpaper letters, movable alphabet), graphomotor resources and syllable and word games. The best approach combines several to work on sound, letter and stroke.
Is this material suitable for children with dyslexia or specific needs?
Yes: visual supports, hands-on materials and visual literacy methods are especially useful in dyslexia, autism and other needs, because they make the link between sound and letter explicit. It helps to adapt the difficulty to each child's pace.