Montessorium: Intro to Words

Montessorium: Intro to Words

Read and write with Montessori

15 ratings
61 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 5 May 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 17, 2010
  • November 23, 2017

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This app helps children learn to read and write using the Montessori method. It focuses on phonetic sounds, phonograms, and word composition, allowing kids to create their own stories with original illustrations.

Phonetic reading and writing
Phonogram learning
Word composition
Story creation
Sound games
Original illustrations
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What's New in Montessorium

4.2

November 23, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Updated for iOS 11.

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User reviews

This app has so much potential, but it’s so buggy

A beautiful and simple app and I can see where they are going, but it’s very buggy.

The first and easiest lesson has a bug and you can move past it.

Please creators; fix it because it has so much to offer the world in the form of “slow tech”

Very poor phonics

The person providing the instructions is obviously not a Montessori teacher. The first word the child is asked to build is “bug.” Bug does not begin with buh, but /b/ as in bit.

This is just what I’ve been looking for

It’s a little glitchy and could use an update, but this is really a wonderful tool that is helping me teach my twins to read. Thank y’all for developing this awesome app!

Great for just learning how to sound out words

I really like this app! It makes the sound of the letters when the letters are touched. It has a section to build words and breaks them down by sound for kids to start learning how to sound out and build words. It also has a free write area for kids to explore building words on their own by sound.

Poorly designed

This app offers no more than what parents can do with a pen and paper. Truly dissatisfied. I also cannot get any sound. Would really like a refund.

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FAQ

What does Montessorium: Intro to Words do?

This app guides children in learning to write, read, and spell phonetically. It emphasizes the Montessori method, focusing on letter sounds and combinations to help children compose their own words and stories with original illustrations.

What are the key learning features of this app?

Key features include learning the basic foundations of language, phonetic reading and spelling, identifying consonants and vowels, understanding and using phonograms, and composing, identifying, and spelling phonetic words. Children can also write and create their own stories.

How does this app teach children to read and write?

The app utilizes a phonetic approach, where each letter has a sound, making it easier for children to decode words without memorizing complex rules. It also introduces phonograms, which are two-letter combinations that create unique sounds, helping children build words.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely provide access to additional illustrations or features beyond the core learning experience.

What is the philosophy behind Montessorium: Intro to Words?

The app is based on the Montessori philosophy, which suggests that writing often comes before reading. It prioritizes teaching children the phonetic sounds used to build words, allowing them to learn at their own pace and develop a strong foundation in language.