# Movable Alphabet - D'Nealian — Montessori Language - Ages 4+

> Montessori-inspired movable alphabet app for early word building and phonetic learning. (iPhone/iPad app by Rantek Inc..)

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- Developer: [Rantek Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/319592818)
- Category: Education, Games, Word
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 66 MB
- Released: 2015-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movable-alphabet-dnealian/id1035304140/reviews.md

## What is Movable Alphabet?

D'Nealian is a style of writing that was designed to ease the learning of cursive and print handwriting. Montessori Schools around the world often use D'Nealian for the Movable Alphabet and other writing activities. We are happy to bring this edition of our Movable Alphabet to you.

After learning to identify and blend the sounds of the letters of the alphabet children are often ready to build words on their own. However, the ability to write them down with paper and pencil may require much more time and practice to acquire. Therefore, Dr. Montessori prepared the Movable Alphabet for children to “write” words, long before mastering the physical skill of writing.

Children can phonetically sound out words, one letter at a time to build words. The app includes over 40 images of simple words, along with audio pronunciations and instructions, for children to practice with. Additional word sets are available via InApp Purchase!

One unique feature in this app, are the buttons in the box above each letter. Children can touch the buttons to hear the sound of the letters, giving them the ability to "search" for the sound they are thinking of to build their word!

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REVIEWS FROM OUR CUSTOMERS:

"Thank you so much for the Cursive Edition of the movable alphabet. We've just downloaded it and my son is using it with great success!"

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About the Word Sets:

Once the children begin the process of composing three letter words (consonant-vowel-consonant) with the Movable Alphabet they are encouraged to move on to building four and five letter words. In our experience in the classroom, it is best to follow the CVC words with four letter, CVCC words, which often seems to be easier for the blending of sounds leading up to the actual reading of words. Mastering word building requires lots of practice and repetition. Following this, we introduce four letter, CCVC words and then five letter, CCVCC words. As the children master these skills they often explore the process all on their own and have fun expressing their own ideas using the Movable Alphabet!

Word Sets 1 & 2: CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant), three letter words (bat, fin, jug, etc.)

Word Set 3: CVCC (consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant), four letter words (fast, bulb, hand, etc.)

Word Set 4: CVCC (consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant), four letter words ending with “ck” or “nk” (sack, rink, tack, etc.)

Word Set 5: CCVC (consonant-consonant-vowel-consonant), four letter words (clap, flex, spot, etc.)

Word Set 6: CCVCC (consonant-consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant), five letter words (drink, twist, slept, etc.)

Dr. Montessori observed in her work with children that after working with the Movable Alphabet children experienced an “explosion in to reading!” Our goal is to bring a sampling of this excitement to a large audience via the Movable Alphabet on the iPad!

We thank you for your support of our apps and hope you enjoy this one!

Visit our website: http://www.mobilemontessori.org

App page: http://www.mobilemontessori.org/movablealphabetcursive

## Key features

- Phonetic word building
- Audio letter sounds
- Word pronunciation audio
- Over 40 sample words
- D'Nealian handwriting style
- Montessori learning method


## Frequently asked questions about Movable Alphabet

### What is the D'Nealian style of writing used in Movable Alphabet?

The D'Nealian style is a writing system designed to simplify the transition between print and cursive handwriting for young learners. It is often utilized in Montessori education for activities like the movable alphabet.

### How does Movable Alphabet help children learn to read?

By allowing children to arrange letters and sound out words before mastering physical writing, the app facilitates phonetic understanding. This process, as observed by Dr. Montessori, can lead to an 'explosion in to reading'.

### What age is Movable Alphabet suitable for?

Movable Alphabet is designed for children aged 4 and up, as indicated by its age rating. It supports early literacy development for preschoolers and early elementary students.

### Does Movable Alphabet offer different word sets for learning?

Yes, the app includes basic word sets for CVC words. Additional word sets, progressing to more complex word structures like CVCC, CCVC, and CCVCC, are available via in-app purchase to expand learning.

### Can children hear the sounds of letters in Movable Alphabet?

Yes, a unique feature includes buttons above each letter that children can touch to hear the corresponding sound. This helps them identify and 'search' for sounds to build words.

### Is Movable Alphabet available on multiple devices?

Movable Alphabet is supported on iPhones, iPads, and iPods, making it accessible on various Apple mobile devices for learning at home or on the go.

### How often is Movable Alphabet updated?

The app was last updated on August 12, 2020, to version 2.1. While updates may not be frequent, the core functionality remains stable for its educational purpose.

### What is the price of Movable Alphabet?

Movable Alphabet is a paid application, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase provides access to the core features and the D'Nealian movable alphabet learning experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.1 — 2020-08-12

No more in-app purchases! Get all 3 Word Sets for FREE!

### 2.0 — 2017-11-16

Now you can use the Movable Alphabet on your iPhone!

### 1.0 — 2015-09-15

No release notes.

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