Build phonics skills with this interactive word building activity set designed for kids.
Engaging Phonics Word-Building Tiles
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The hand2mind Phonics Word-Building Magnetic Letter Tiles are a fantastic resource for kindergarten educators and parents eager to ignite a love for reading in young learners. With these colorful and durable tiles, children can explore building, blending, and segmenting words in a playful manner that promotes phonemic awareness and letter recognition. Their unique heart-word method makes it easy to teach high-frequency and sight words, ensuring children not only learn to read but also develop foundational literacy skills that will serve them throughout their academic journey. We can’t underestimate the impact of interactive materials; our kids will thrive with hands-on learning experiences that take reading off the page! Kindergarten
Develops skills:
phonemic awareness, letter recognition, word building, blending, segmentation, early literacy
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Engaging Phonics Word-Building Tiles feature colorful, durable tiles that transform learning to read into a playful adventure, turning every session into a mini literacy celebration!
Ignite Word Skills with Phonics Fun!
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Learning Resources Word for Word Phonics Game is an exhilarating way to boost our children's vocabulary and phonics skills! Perfect for ages 7 and up, this game transforms word-building into a thrilling competition among friends and family. With multiple levels of gameplay, it adapts to each child's learning pace while ensuring they grasp essential reading skills. As parents and educators, we love that it's not only a fun activity but also a valuable educational tool that aligns with academic standards. It's a must-have for any playroom or classroom! 7+ years
Develops skills:
vocabulary, phonics, critical thinking, social skills, reading comprehension
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Ignite Word Skills with Phonics Fun! is a thrilling competition that transforms word-building into an engaging group activity while boosting essential reading skills.
Fun Learning with Phonics Cubes!
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Learning Resources Phonics Cubes Class Set ignites a love for reading in our little ones! With 18 colorful foam cubes, children can explore letter recognition and begin building simple words while engaging in imaginative play. We appreciate how these cubes support critical skills like phonics and word family understanding, giving our kids the confidence they need as they start their reading journey. Plus, they’re quiet enough for classroom or home use, making learning an enjoyable experience for everyone involved! 6+ years
Develops skills:
letter recognition, phonics, word building, imaginative play, confidence boosting, fine motor skills
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Fun Learning with Phonics Cubes! features 18 colorful foam cubes that transform reading practice into a playful adventure, making phonics feel like a game rather than a chore.
Exploring Phonics with Magnetic Word Tiles
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The hand2mind Advancing Phonics Word Work Small Group Set is a fantastic interactive tool for kindergarten educators and parents alike! This engaging collection allows young learners to build, blend, and segment words with fun magnetic tiles and activity mats. With double-sided write-on/wipe-off mats and color-coded letters, kids develop crucial phonemic awareness and literacy skills in a hands-on way. It's not just about learning to read; it's an exciting journey into the world of words that fosters creativity, confidence, and a love for learning. Kindergarten
Develops skills:
phonemic awareness, literacy skills, word building, blending, segmenting, creative thinking, confidence
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Exploring Phonics with Magnetic Word Tiles includes fun magnetic tiles and write-on/wipe-off mats, turning reading practice into a creative adventure that boosts literacy with every play!
Snap It Up! Phonics Fun Cards
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The Learning Resources Snap It Up! Phonics & Reading Card Game makes phonics practice an exciting adventure for kids! As we gather around the table, we can see our little ones' eyes light up as they joyfully create words, building their reading skills in a low-pressure environment. This game stands out not just for its fun factor but also for its ability to boost confidence in young readers and support their development of essential skills like word families and vowel sounds. It's the perfect addition to our homeschooling toolkit or classroom activities, making learning both engaging and rewarding! 4-8 years
Develops skills:
phonics, reading comprehension, confidence building, word recognition, vowel sounds, critical thinking
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Snap It Up! Phonics Fun Cards make phonics practice exciting by allowing kids to joyfully create words, turning reading into a fun and confidence-boosting adventure.
Fun with Phonics: Bob Books Edition
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The hand2mind Bob Books & Versatiles Sight Words Set is a fantastic tool for young readers aged 3-5. This engaging collection focuses on phonemic awareness and early phonics skills through delightful stories and interactive activities, ensuring that your little one builds confidence and a love for reading. Parents and educators will appreciate how the repetition of sight words and hands-on VersaTiles system foster independent learning and comprehension at an early age. 3-5 years
Develops skills:
phonemic awareness, early reading, independent learning, comprehension, problem solving
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Fun with Phonics: Bob Books Edition features delightful stories and interactive activities that spark early literacy skills while making reading feel like a fun adventure.
LeapReader: Fun Phonics Learning Adventure
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Leapfrog LeapReader Learn to Read, Volume 1 opens the door to phonics fun for our little ones! Designed for ages 4-6, this captivating collection features six engaging books that focus on short vowels, empowering our children to hear words sounded out, spoken, and spelled. With each page, kids not only build their vocabulary but also improve their word-blending and spelling skills, setting a solid foundation for future reading success. As parents and educators, we can feel confident in providing an interactive and entertaining way for our children to embark on their reading journey. 4-6 years
Develops skills:
phonics, vocabulary building, word blending, spelling, listening skills, early literacy
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LeapReader: Fun Phonics Learning Adventure features six engaging books that turn reading into an interactive quest, ensuring kids develop strong foundational skills while having a blast.
Rainbow Phonics Heart Words Cards
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The Junior Learning Rainbow Phonics - Heart Words set is an exciting tool for teaching core vocabulary to children ages 4 and up. Featuring 93 vibrant word cards with engaging visuals and phonetic sound buttons, this set transforms learning into a playful adventure. Perfect for both classroom settings and home learning, these cards help kids develop essential literacy skills while encouraging independent exploration. With a thoughtful progression plan, they make phonics learning feel seamless and fun, ensuring that every young learner stays engaged and motivated. 4+ years
Develops skills:
literacy development, phonics awareness, vocabulary building, independent learning, interactive play
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Rainbow Phonics Heart Words Cards include 93 vibrant word cards and phonetic sound buttons, making reading feel like an exciting treasure hunt for young learners.
Engaging Lowercase Phonics Chips for Kids
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hand2mind Lowercase Phonics Chips are an exciting way to bring literacy to life for young learners! This versatile phonics set not only fosters phonemic awareness but also encourages hands-on word-building through color-coded vowels, consonants, and digraphs. We love how these chips can be used with magnetic wands, making learning a dynamic and multisensory experience. With everything neatly organized in a convenient bin, clean-up is a breeze, leaving more time for fun and exploration in literacy! Kindergarten
Develops skills:
phonemic awareness, word building, color recognition, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination
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Engaging Lowercase Phonics Chips for Kids include color-coded vowels and consonants, turning literacy into a playful adventure that makes learning letters truly hands-on and fun!
Word Families Skill Drill Flash Cards
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The Trend Enterprises Word Families Skill Drill Flash Cards are essential tools for helping children aged 6 and up master phonics and word families. With 96 sturdy cards designed for repeated practice, these engaging flashcards enhance reading skills and build vocabulary in a fun and interactive way. Each card features a pronunciation key and multiple example words, making skill building enjoyable and stress-free for both kids and educators alike. Plus, the neatly organized and easy-to-sort design keeps learning sessions smooth, allowing families to focus on what truly matters: fostering a love for reading. 6+ years
Develops skills:
phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, cognitive development, memory recall
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Word Families Skill Drill Flash Cards includes 96 sturdy cards for fun, stress-free reading practice, making learning phonics feel like a game instead of a chore.
Unlock Reading Fun with Alien Word Flashcards
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Junior Learning Alien Word Flashcards are an exciting way to introduce sound and phonics to our little learners! With 147 quirky alien word examples, these cards provide a playful approach to decoding and reading mastery. Each card features a unique sound button that illustrates phonemes and tricky segments of words, making learning interactive and engaging. Perfect for both classroom and homeschooling environments, these cards not only foster reading skills but also build confidence in early readers as they practice and explore the wonderful world of words! 4+ years
Develops skills:
phonics, sound recognition, early reading, auditory skills, vocabulary building, confidence in reading, interactive learning
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Unlock Reading Fun with Alien Word Flashcards features 147 quirky alien word examples that make mastering phonics as exciting as a space adventure for young readers.
Accelerate Spanish Skills with Fun!
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Timed Word Building Game – Spanish is the perfect way to ignite excitement in learning. This fast-paced game challenges kids' phonics skills while making language learning feel like an adventure! With 112 color-coded rods and a two-minute timer, players can compete to build words, enhancing vocabulary and teamwork. Perfect for 2-4 players and designed for ages 6+, it's an engaging way to foster critical thinking and quick decision-making in a fun, interactive format. 6+ years
Develops skills:
phonics skills, vocabulary building, teamwork, critical thinking, quick decision-making
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Accelerate Spanish Skills with Fun! features 112 color-coded rods and a two-minute timer, making language learning feel like an exhilarating race rather than just another task.
Phonics Dominoes for Fun Learning!
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Educational Insights Phonics Dominoes – Short Vowels is a fantastic tool for sparking the love of reading in our children! With a vibrant set of 84 dominoes, they make learning those tricky short vowel sounds feel like a game rather than a chore. As parents and educators, we see how these colorful tiles allow kids to engage both visually and physically, building crucial vocabulary and word formation skills. Plus, they're perfect for small group settings or family learning fun at home—who wouldn’t want to mix playtime with learning? 6+ years
Develops skills:
phonemic awareness, vocabulary building, word formation, critical thinking, visual discrimination, cooperative play
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Phonics Dominoes for Fun Learning! includes 84 colorful tiles that turn tricky short vowel sounds into an engaging game, making learning to read feel like a joyful adventure.
Engaging Spanish Sight Words Flash Cards
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The Carson Dellosa 104 Everyday Sight Words in Spanish Flash Cards are a delightful way to immerse our kids in the Spanish language! Tailored for children ages 5 and up, these cards help young learners master over 100 common Spanish words through vivid images and interactive play. The glossy finish and rounded edges make them easy to handle, promoting vocabulary building and phonics skills in a fun, family-friendly way. Whether we're at home or in the classroom, these flash cards turn learning into an enjoyable adventure that strengthens both language abilities and confidence. 5+ years
Develops skills:
vocabulary building, phonics skills, language comprehension, memory retention, interactive play
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Engaging Spanish Sight Words Flash Cards feature 104 everyday sight words, making language learning a colorful and interactive adventure that builds confidence and vocabulary.
Spell & Drop Word-Building Adventure
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The Educational Insights Spell & Drop Word-Building Set is the perfect companion for our bright little learners aged 4 and up! This engaging set combines interactive letter tiles with illustrated sight word cards, making phonics and spelling as fun as a game. As our kids explore early reading words like 'cat' and 'bus,' they not only boost their letter recognition and phonemic awareness but also get to watch their creations slide down a fun chute! It's a hands-on learning experience that encourages independent play while building essential literacy skills—definitely a top pick for our preschool and kindergarten activities! 4+ years
Develops skills:
letter recognition, phonemic awareness, problem solving, fine motor skills, independent play
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Spell & Drop Word-Building Adventure features interactive letter tiles that slide down a fun chute, making early reading feel like an exciting game and not just practice.
Let's Spell S'Mores: Fun Phonics Play
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Let's Spell S'Mores is the perfect blend of fun and education! This engaging game not only helps kids learn to read and spell but also encourages them to expand their vocabulary and phonics skills through hands-on play. By building three-letter words with deliciously themed graham crackers and chocolate, children develop essential reading skills while having a blast. With multiple levels suitable for varied ages and abilities, it’s an ideal resource for both classroom settings and family game nights! Kindergarten and up
Develops skills:
phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, spelling, critical thinking, fine motor skills
Why we love it:
Let's Spell S'Mores brings hands-on play with delicious graham crackers and chocolate to teach reading, turning spelling practice into a treat that kids actually look forward to!
Unlock Literacy with Reading Rods Fun!
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hand2mind Reading Rods Prefixes & Suffixes is an extraordinary tool designed to make learning fun and interactive for our young readers! These vibrant, color-coded rods allow our kids to explore the world of phonics, building essential skills like decoding, spelling, and understanding word roots. By engaging with these tactile manipulatives, our little learners get to grasp important literacy concepts and build their confidence in reading, while enjoying hands-on activities that keep them motivated and excited about learning! 5-10 years
Develops skills:
phonics, decoding, spelling, word roots, literacy skills, confidence building
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Unlock Literacy with Reading Rods Fun! features vibrant, color-coded rods that make diving into phonics feel like a hands-on adventure, transforming reading into a joyful quest for learning.
Sight Words Flash Cards for Smart Readers
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The Trend Enterprises Sight Words Bundle - Pocket Flash Cards Set is your go-to tool for enhancing reading skills, wherever your adventures take you! With 324 essential sight words that don't follow the usual phonics rules, these cards are designed to build word recognition and fluency in young readers. Whether at home, on the go, or in the classroom, educators and parents alike love how these child-tested cards facilitate engaging learning experiences. By reinforcing vocabulary that is crucial for understanding the English language, we're setting our children up for success in their reading journeys! Preschool
Develops skills:
reading comprehension, vocabulary building, word recognition, fluency development, critical thinking
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Sight Words Flash Cards for Smart Readers includes 324 essential sight words that make learning to read feel like an exciting treasure hunt for young explorers.
Excellerations Phonics Spelling Fun
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Excellerations Phonics Spelling Game for Kids and Classrooms is an engaging way to help our little ones master the art of spelling and phonics. This game not only provides hours of interactive fun, but also encourages essential skills like word recognition and sound association. With its durable design and reusable materials, we can easily incorporate it into our daily learning routines or make it a classroom staple. Plus, with an activity guide full of creative teaching tips, it’s perfect for both parents and educators who want to make learning effortless and enjoyable! 3+ years
Develops skills:
word recognition, phonics, sound association, interactive play, vocabulary building, critical thinking
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Excellerations Phonics Spelling Fun includes an activity guide full of creative teaching tips, making spelling feel like a game and turning learning into an adventure.
Mini Muffin Phonics Fun Made Easy
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Learning Resources Mini Muffin Phonics Activity Set is a delightful way to introduce your little one to essential English language arts skills! With engaging activities like letter identification and beginning sounds, this set makes learning feel like play. Plus, the 26 picture cards foster early vocabulary development while the rhyming muffin activity cards help build a solid foundation in word families. As parents and educators, we love how this versatile set grows with our children's skills, making it a fantastic addition to their learning journey from preschool to kindergarten. 3-6 years
Develops skills:
letter identification, beginning sounds, vocabulary development, phonemic awareness, rhyming skills
Why we love it:
Mini Muffin Phonics Fun Made Easy includes 26 picture cards that make learning language arts exciting, helping our children build a strong foundation while they play and explore.
Hot Dots First Grade Reading Fun
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Educational Insights Hot Dots Let's Learn 1st Grade Reading is an engaging way for our children to build foundational reading skills. This interactive workbook, combined with the delightful Hot Dots pen, turns learning into an exciting adventure! With 50 pages focused on phonics, sight words, and reading comprehension, kids can explore independently, boosting their confidence as they learn to self-correct. As parents and educators, we appreciate how this hands-on approach makes practice so much fun—our little learners truly thrive! 6-7 years
Develops skills:
reading comprehension, phonics, sight words, independent learning, confidence building
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Hot Dots First Grade Reading Fun features an interactive workbook with 50 pages, turning reading practice into an exciting adventure that boosts our little ones' confidence.
Hot Dots Kindergarten Reading Adventure
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The Educational Insights Hot Dots Kindergarten Reading Set is a captivating way for kids to embark on their reading journey. Designed for children ages 5 and up, this interactive learning tool promotes essential skills like letter recognition, phonics, and sight words, empowering kids to learn at their own pace while building confidence through self-correction. With engaging activities and immediate feedback from the interactive pen, parents can feel great about choosing this enriching resource for their little learners. 5+ years
Develops skills:
letter recognition, phonics, sight words, self-correction, confidence, interactive learning
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Hot Dots Kindergarten Reading Adventure features engaging activities and an interactive pen that provides instant feedback, making reading fun and empowering for little learners.
Interactive Phonics Flash Cards Fun
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The Educational Insights Hot Dots Phonics Fun! Set brings writing and reading to life for preschoolers and kindergarteners. With 80 double-sided flash cards and an engaging interactive pen, children can explore phonics essentials like letter sounds, blends, and sight words at their own pace. This hands-on learning tool fosters independence as kids self-correct and receive immediate feedback—instilling confidence and a love for reading from an early age. Perfect for nurturing essential literacy skills while having a blast, this set makes learning phonics an exciting adventure for every little learner. 3+ years
Develops skills:
phonics awareness, reading readiness, self-correction, fine motor skills, confidence building, independence
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Interactive Phonics Flash Cards Fun boasts 80 double-sided cards, making learning phonics a thrilling adventure that boosts independence and literacy skills in little learners.
Big Box of Sentence Building Fun
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Carson Dellosa Big Box of Sentence Building for Kids is the ultimate tool for nurturing budding writers and communicators! With 250 colorful pieces that cover sight words and phonics, this game transforms sentence construction into a playful and engaging activity. Not only does it enhance vocabulary and grammar skills, but it also fosters creativity and storytelling, all while keeping kids excited about learning. We love how it encourages teamwork and collaborative learning, making it perfect for both home and classroom settings! 5+ years
Develops skills:
vocabulary, grammar, creativity, storytelling, teamwork, collaborative learning, phonics, communication
Why we love it:
Big Box of Sentence Building Fun comes with 250 colorful pieces that make learning to write and communicate feel like an exciting game of creativity and teamwork.
Engaging Phonics Board Games for Kids
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The Junior Learning Phonics Board Games Set ignites a love for language in children ages 4-5 through playful learning experiences. Designed for both home and classroom use, these interactive games enhance essential phonics skills such as recognizing beginning, middle, and final sounds while introducing fun digraphs along the way. With vibrant illustrations and a lively spinner that adds excitement, kids will eagerly construct words and sharpen their reading skills—perfect for developing confidence and independence through self-correction with the included answer sheet. Gather your little learners for cooperative play, fostering friendships and collaborative learning as they embark on this phonics adventure together! 4-5 years
Develops skills:
phonics skills, sound recognition, vocabulary development, cooperative play, self-correction, confidence building
Why we love it:
Engaging Phonics Board Games for Kids comes with vibrant illustrations and a lively spinner, making phonics practice a fun adventure that sparks collaboration and confidence in young readers.
Magnetic ABC Learning Adventure
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The Educational Insights ABC Arc Mat AlphaMagnets® Small Group Set turns alphabet learning into a fun and interactive activity for young learners! This hands-on kit is perfect for preschool classrooms, allowing children to practice letter recognition, ABC order, and word-building while having a blast. Designed to grow with your kiddos, it supports their learning journey from foundational alphabet skills to spelling and phonics. With chunky, tactile magnets that are easy to manipulate, this set not only promotes fine motor skills but also transforms learning into an exciting adventure that fosters curiosity and engagement. 3-5 years
Develops skills:
letter recognition, fine motor skills, word building, phonics, spatial awareness
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Magnetic ABC Learning Adventure includes chunky, tactile magnets that make mastering the alphabet feel less like homework and more like a hands-on quest for little learners.
ABC Learning Magic with AlphaMagnets
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The Educational Insights ABC Arc Mat AlphaMagnets® Set is a delightful gateway to letter learning for little hands aged 3-5. This engaging kit doesn't just teach the ABCs; it fosters essential skills in letter recognition, word-building, and even phonics! As parents and educators, we love how the tactile AlphaMagnets are chunky and easy to manipulate, turning learning into a fun, hands-on experience that’s also screen-free. With a clever assembly that grows with our kiddos, this set ensures they're set up for success, all while enjoying the magic of learning through play! 3-5 years
Develops skills:
letter recognition, word-building, phonics, fine motor skills, tactile learning
Why we love it:
ABC Learning Magic with AlphaMagnets features chunky, easy-to-manipulate pieces that make letter learning a tactile adventure, turning every session into a hands-on journey of discovery.
CCVC Builder Cards for Creative Learning
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The Junior Learning CCVC Builder Cards make phonics fun and engaging for kids! Perfectly designed for early learners, these cards help children identify sounds and build CCVC words through play. Featuring colorful imagery and phoneme color coding, these cards enhance sound recognition and literacy skills. Pair them with the CVC Tub of Tri blocks for a hands-on experience that not only enriches vocabulary but also fosters creativity and critical thinking in a playful, interactive way. 4-7 years
Develops skills:
sound recognition, literacy skills, critical thinking, creativity, phonics, early learning
Why we love it:
CCVC Builder Cards for Creative Learning feature colorful imagery and phoneme color coding, turning phonics practice into a vibrant game that builds both vocabulary and imagination.
Engaging Learning with Mickey Mouse Letters
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Eureka Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Red Deco 4" Letters are a fantastic addition to any classroom! These colorful, 4-inch characters are perfect for young learners to explore letters and build early literacy skills in a playful way. With 216 characters included, we can create countless words and names, sparking our children's imagination and creativity. Whether in kindergarten, elementary, or even middle school, these letters help reinforce spelling, phonics, and recognition in an interactive manner that makes learning fun! 3+ years
Develops skills:
early literacy skills, letter recognition, phonics, creativity, spelling, imaginative play
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Engaging Learning with Mickey Mouse Letters includes 216 colorful characters that instantly transform spelling into a fun, interactive adventure, igniting our kids’ enthusiasm for learning!
Engaging Learning with Magnetic Letters
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Really Good Stuff Vinyl Magnetic Letters with Alphabet Storage Case transforms spelling and phonics lessons into a playful adventure. As fellow parents and educators, we know how crucial it is to make learning fun and interactive, and this colorful set does just that! With clearly labeled compartments and vibrant letters, kids will dive into letter identification and word-building, honing their vocabulary while staying organized. Plus, the downloadable instructional guide offers endless activities for both home and school, making vocabulary lessons a breeze to implement! 3-8 years
Develops skills:
letter recognition, vocabulary building, phonics, organization skills, fine motor skills, creative thinking
Why we love it:
Engaging Learning with Magnetic Letters includes vibrant letters and an alphabet storage case, turning vocabulary lessons into a joyful and organized spelling adventure that sparks creativity.