I've been on the hunt for small
objects to use for language.
I found these cute magnets which
along with a cookie sheet and some
magnetic letters would make a great
word building set. (For younger children
larger kitchen magnets would work better...
these japanese magnet sets are teeny-tiny and not for
the infant-toddler level.)
Objects are available here:
http://www.fridgedoor.com/rekima.html
Letters are available here:
http://www2.abcstuff.com/cgi/Web_store/web_store.cgi/item=ML103&product=@magletters&keywords=
http://www2.abcstuff.com/cgi/Web_store/web_store.cgi/item=ML102&product=@magletters&keywords=
(these are great for montessori word building because the
colors are correct)
Cookie sheet is available here:
http://www.amazon.com/Farberware-Nonstick-Bakeware-15-Inch-Cookie/dp/B00008W70D/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1268255467&sr=8-29
Magnetic Board (an alternate to
a cookie sheet) is available here:
http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=2839
The Manufacturers warning:
WARNING: This product contains (a) small magnet(s). Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious infections and death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnet(s) are swallowed or inhaled.
[Yes, we know it's silly to have to say this, but Federal law requires us to tell you that this magnetic product contains a magnet. Believe it or not, our government actually thinks that you are not capable of realizing that a magnetic item contains a magnet. No, we can't believe it either. But seriously, keep these and all magnetic items out of the mouths of children!]
