Toys That Teach Reading

Melissa & Doug On The Go Game On! Reusable Games Wipe-Off Activity Pad is the perfect travel companion for curious minds! With 17 exciting games that challenge kids in areas like math, reading, and critical thinking, this activity pad offers endless learning opportunities while preventing boredom. The sturdy spiral-bound design and double-sided pages make it durable and versatile, ensuring that our little ones can delve into fun time and time again. Plus, it’s eco-friendly—crafted with FSC-certified materials, so we can feel good about our choice while fostering essential skills in our children. 6+ years

The Ladybug Game is an enchanting adventure where your little ones lead their tiny friends home to the Rose Garden! This award-winning board game not only captivates children with its adorable graphics and engaging story but also supports essential skills like reading and counting. With its thoughtfully designed cards, kids can nurture their early learning in a playful way, promoting independence and confidence. As parents and educators, we cherish games like this that make learning fun and interactive, all while delivering joyful moments that we can enjoy together as a family! 4-8 years

The Humble Crew 4-Tier Kids Bookshelf is a delightful addition to your child's reading nook, perfect for fostering a love of books from a young age. With its front-facing design, this bookshelf encourages independent reading and helps children easily identify their favorite stories, nurturing literacy skills and a sense of ownership over their learning process. Made of durable materials, this charming bookshelf not only organizes books beautifully but also supports early reading habits and imaginative play—a must-have for any child’s room! 2-5 years

The hand2mind Reading Readiness Activity Set opens up a world of literacy adventure for our little ones! This engaging set not only introduces children to the exciting realm of letters and sounds but also nurtures essential skills like spelling, phonics, and letter recognition. With its magnetic wands and colorful chip set, learning becomes a hands-on, multisensory experience that makes reading fun! Parents and educators will love how it encourages active learning through playful games and interactive activities tailored for kindergarten readiness. Preschool

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

The Trend Enterprises Action Words Skill Drill Flash Cards are a fantastic way to ignite your child's imagination while enhancing their vocabulary and spelling skills. Perfect for kids aged 6 and up, this set includes 95 engaging flash cards featuring illustrated action words. Not only do these cards foster reading comprehension through interactive practices, but they also provide activity ideas that keep learning fun and dynamic in classrooms, homeschools, or language learner programs. We love how these cards encourage kids to put their new vocabulary into action through playful engagement. 6+ years

Teacher Created Resources Foam Alphabet Dice (TCR20704) bring a world of playful learning right into our homes and classrooms! These colorful cubes, with consonants on red and vowels on blue, make mastering the alphabet an engaging adventure for our little ones. Not only do they support literacy skills, but they also encourage creativity and collaboration during group activities. With the included teacher tips, we can easily incorporate these dice into fun games that will support early reading and spelling development. 3+ years

Skill Builders! 1st Grade Reading is our go-to resource for laying a strong foundation in language skills for our little ones. This engaging 88-piece set offers hands-on activities that make learning about phonics, word blends, and high-frequency words both enjoyable and effective. Designed specifically for first-graders, these materials not only enhance reading, spelling, and phonics skills but also promise hours of interactive play—perfect for homeschooling or classroom environments. Plus, with its built-in reusable carrying case, we can easily pack up the fun and take our learning everywhere! 6+ years

Lexibook Barbie Bilingual and Educational Laptop is the perfect companion for curious young minds eager to learn! With 170 engaging activities in both Spanish and English, it nurtures essential language skills, math, and logic while encouraging your little ones to explore and interact. Who doesn’t want their child to gain confidence in reading and pronunciation while playing games like Snake and Maze? Plus, the vibrant 6.67” LCD screen brings the learning experience to life with animations and music, making education a delightful adventure! 3-8 years

Lexibook's Disney Princess Bilingual and Educational Laptop is a delightful tool for young learners! Packed with 170 engaging activities in both Spanish and English, it makes learning the alphabet, pronunciation, and reading a fun-filled adventure. As parents and educators, we cherish resources that seamlessly integrate play with education, and this laptop doesn’t disappoint. With games, music, and creative challenges, it helps our kids develop essential language skills, math concepts, and even clock reading—all while entertaining them with charming animations and beloved characters from Disney! 3-7 years

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

Junior Learning CVC Bubble Boards make early literacy engaging and interactive! With three poppable bubbles on each board, children can explore phonemic awareness, decode words, and develop essential reading and spelling skills in a playful manner. The included 24 simple word-building examples enhance vocabulary and encourage hands-on learning, making this a favorite among both parents and educators. We love how these boards turn learning into a delightful game, keeping kids curious and excited about reading! 4+ years

The Educational Insights Hot Dots Pete The Cat Kindergarten Reading & Math Workbook is an incredible resource for empowering our little learners. Packed with over 200 interactive activities, this workbook is designed to develop early reading and math skills in a fun and engaging way. As parents and educators, we appreciate how the instant feedback from the interactive pen builds confidence in our kids, making learning independent and enjoyable. Plus, it’s a fantastic tool for keeping them excited about learning, whether at home or as a bridge to their kindergarten journey! 5+ years

Edupress Reading Comprehension Cards are the perfect tool for developing our children’s reading skills! With 54 vibrant, self-checking question cards, our kids will dive into the essential skill of identifying main ideas in passages effortlessly. As parents and educators, we love how these cards not only enhance comprehension but also encourage independent learning and critical thinking. Fabulous for center activities, homework, and those precious moments of downtime, these cards turn reading into an engaging adventure for ages 10-12! 10-12 years

Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Pete The Cat - I Love Preschool Set brings the joy of learning right to our little ones! With over 200 interactive lessons in reading, math, and more, this set encourages preschoolers to dive into learning with enthusiasm. As parents and educators, we love how Pete responds to their answers with positive affirmations or playful sounds, helping to build confidence and critical thinking skills. It's an excellent way to prepare for school or keep kids entertained and learning during home time! 3+ years

Educational Insights Hot Dots Pete The Cat Preschool Reading & Math Workbook is a delightful way for our little ones to jump into the world of learning! With 200 captivating interactive activities, this workbook helps kids build essential reading and math skills, laying the foundation for kindergarten success. The included interactive pen provides instant feedback—think positive encouragement for the right answers and gentle nudges when they need a bit of help. By choosing this screen-free educational tool, we can inspire independent learning in our toddlers while making education playful and fun! 4-6 years

The Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Pete The Cat - Preschool Rocks Set is an exciting way to engage our little learners! Packed with over 200 interactive lessons across subjects like reading, math, science, and social studies, this set invites kids to learn while having a blast. We love how the interactive pen provides instant feedback, promoting self-guided learning and helping to build critical early skills. Ideal for both homeschool environments and playful learning at home, this set makes learning feel like a fun adventure! 3+ years

Teacher Created Resources Oh Happy Day 7-inch Fun Font Letters bring vibrant energy to any learning environment. Perfect for classrooms or home offices, these letters engage children by allowing them to practice spelling, reading, and writing while also enhancing their creativity and expression through colorful displays. With 96 uppercase letters and punctuation pieces, we can create eye-catching messages that inspire learning and keep students motivated. Preschool

Educational Insights Hot Dots Let's Learn Kindergarten Reading Set is a fantastic way to spark a love for reading in our little ones! With its interactive pen and 50 pages of engaging activities, our kids can immerse themselves in vital skills like letter recognition and phonics, all at their own pace. This self-directed learning tool not only builds academic confidence but also makes learning feel like a fun adventure. Plus, it’s a wonderful screen-free alternative that keeps our children focused and engaged outside the classroom! 5+ years

Edupress Reading Comprehension Practice Cards, Main Idea, Yellow Level are a fantastic tool for enhancing our children's reading skills! This medium set of 40 vibrant cards beautifully engages young learners while helping them develop critical thinking and comprehension abilities. Each card not only presents intriguing reading passages but also features self-checking answers on the reverse side, promoting independent learning. With the included teacher tip card, we can guide our kids in understanding the main ideas and supporting details—skills they'll carry with them for years to come! Grade 2-4

The Learning Journey: Match It! - 3 Letter Words is an exciting gateway for our little learners to explore the world of reading and spelling! With 20 vibrant, self-correcting puzzles, children will enhance their early reading skills while having a blast matching colorful pictures with words. As we know, these lower-case CVC words and sight words help to solidify their understanding of letters and sounds, laying a strong foundation for their school journey. Plus, this playful puzzle time nurtures their concentration, focus, and even fine motor skills—what a fantastic way to learn through play! 4-7 years

Learning Resources Reading Comprehension Cubes are a fantastic tool that brings excitement and depth to reading assignments! As educators and parents, we know how crucial it is to engage our children in meaningful discussions about what they read. With 3 dozen thought-provoking questions spread across vibrant red, blue, and green cubes, these playful aids not only spark conversation but also enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills. Plus, the included Activity Guide offers fresh ideas to keep our little readers inspired and motivated! 6+ years

Learning Resources Goodie Games ABC Cookies ignite a passion for letters and sounds in children aged 3 and up! This fantastic 42-piece set not only teaches the alphabet and letter recognition but also enhances vocabulary and phonics skills through playful engagement. With 4 exciting games in 1, kids can explore language development while enjoying imaginative play alongside friends and family. It’s the perfect way to make learning fun, whether it's for a special occasion or simply to spark joy in everyday learning! 3+ years

Mattel Marvel Plush Talkers Soft Toy is an enchanting way to bring storytelling and imaginative play into our children's lives! This 11.75-inch Miles Morales figure, complete with 10 exciting sounds and phrases, fosters creativity and engagement as kids recreate their favorite superhero scenes. As parents and educators, we know that play is a powerful tool for learning; this plush toy encourages language development, social skills, and even emotional intelligence as children express themselves through role-play. Plus, it's a fantastic gift for young fans and collectors, sparking their love for reading and storytelling along the way! 3+ years

The GUND Pusheen S’mores Squisheen Plush is not just a delightful soft toy; it’s a charming way to spark creativity and storytelling in children aged 8 and up. Encouraging imaginative play, this adorable plush fosters emotional development and a love for reading as kids create campfire tales together. With its soft, huggable design, this plush serves as a cuddly companion that makes learning feel cozy and fun! 8+ years

Sight Word Stomp! is an energetic game that makes learning reading a dino-sized adventure for kids aged 5 and up! As little ones stomp on their colorful dino pieces, they’ll race to spot and collect 220 essential Dolch sight words across five exciting challenge levels. This game not only builds foundational language skills but also sparks teamwork and friendly competition, making it a perfect fit for indoor playdates or solo fun. With 114 pieces designed thoughtfully for preschoolers, this interactive game captures kids' imaginations while equipping them with the early literacy skills they need for successful learning journeys ahead. 5+ years

The Teacher Created Resources Word Families Flash Cards are an engaging tool designed to make learning fun for children. With 56 durable, double-sided cards, these flashcards are perfect for helping kids grasp essential phonics and vocabulary skills. Not only do they encourage reading fluency and language development, but they also support interactive play, making them an excellent resource for parents and educators alike. Organized and easy to store, these cards come with teaching tips, ensuring that every learning session is productive and enjoyable. Preschool

The Snackles Series 2 Lamb & Jelly Belly Collectible Stuffed Animal is not just a cute plush companion; it's an educational tool that encourages imaginative play and storytelling! By discovering each Snackle's unique personality through their bios, kids enhance their reading skills and foster a love for learning while they embark on a collectible adventure. This ultra-soft plush is perfect for snuggling and serves as a delightful way for children to engage with concepts of collecting and sharing with friends. 3+ years

Educational Insights Phonics Dominoes Blends & Digraphs is the ultimate hands-on tool for young readers! As parents and educators, we know how crucial it is to build confidence and engage our children in the learning process. This exciting set not only introduces kids to common blends and digraphs but also enhances their vocabulary and reading fluency through playful interactions. With 84 sturdy dominoes packed in a convenient storage container, it’s perfect for literacy centers, small group activities, or enriching homeschool lessons—it’s the gift of reading in every domino! 6+ years

The Educational Insights Hot Dots First Grade Essentials: Reading & Math Workbook is a fantastic toolkit for parents and educators looking to spark a love for learning. Combining engaging activities with an interactive pen, this workbook provides instant feedback that empowers kids to build confidence in their reading and math skills. With a focus on foundational concepts such as vowel sounds and basic addition, it turns learning into an exciting adventure—perfect for bridging the gap before first grade or refreshing skills over the summer. Say goodbye to screens and hello to hands-on, independent learning! 6+ years