Toys That Develop Early Literacy Skills
Interactive Fairy Tales Learning Adventure
The Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Princess Fairy Tales Storybooks bring beloved classic tales to life in an engaging, interactive way. Perfect for ages 3 and up, this delightful set includes four enchanting stories—Rapunzel, The Princess and the Pea, The Frog Prince, and The Twelve Dancing Princesses—paired with a Magical Talking Wand pen that gives instant feedback. As our little ones discover the magic of reading, they're also developing essential early literacy skills, boosting their confidence and independence with each interactive activity. We love how this blend of storytime and learning feels like play, keeping our children's imaginations ignited while preparing them for school readiness! 3+ years
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Interactive Fairy Tales Learning Adventure features a Magical Talking Wand that gives instant feedback, making storytime feel like a fun, engaging learning quest for young readers.
Magical Mermaid Bath Adventure Book
The Stephen Joseph Floating Color Changing Bathtime Book transforms ordinary bath time into an enchanting underwater adventure. Perfect for toddlers, this delightful book not only captivates young imaginations with its vibrant, color-changing pages, but also encourages early literacy skills and helps develop a love for reading through engaging stories about mermaids and sharks. Its easy-to-clean, soft material makes it a practical addition to bath time, ensuring that learning continues splish-splash style! 2-5 years
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Magical Mermaid Bath Adventure Book incorporates vibrant, color-changing pages, transforming bathtime into a story-filled underwater quest that sparks both creativity and early reading skills.
Interactive Word Adventure Book
The VTech PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Touch and Teach Word Book invites young learners on a thrilling adventure with Ryder and Chase! Designed for ages 2-5, this interactive book not only entertains but also fosters early literacy skills by introducing new words and phonics sounds through its engaging story 'When Super Kitties Attack.' With three exciting play modes—Storytime, Exploration, and Music—kids can enjoy reading comprehension and auditory learning while hearing familiar tunes and sound effects. It’s a fantastic way to encourage a love of reading in our little ones while they interact with beloved characters! 2-5 years
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Interactive Word Adventure Book features three play modes that turn storytime into an engaging experience, making reading both fun and educational for our little ones.
Bigjigs Activity Cube: Fun Learning Hub
The Bigjigs Toys Wooden Activity Cube is an engaging learning tool for little hands and curious minds. With a variety of activities including shape sorting, a colorful bead maze, and interactive number and letter games, this toy promotes dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and early literacy skills in a fun, hands-on way. Parents and educators will love its sustainable design, making it an eco-friendly choice that inspires exploration and discovery in children aged 12 months and up. 12 months+
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Bigjigs Activity Cube features a variety of interactive activities that turn learning into a captivating adventure, ensuring children are engaged while developing essential skills.
Engaging CVC Word Builder for Kids
The hand2mind Beginning Word Builder is an exciting educational tool for children aged 3 to 5. This innovative toy combines durable letter wheels with engaging Activity Cards to make learning vowel-consonant (VC) and consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words a playful adventure! As parents and educators, we love how it fosters early literacy skills by turning word building into an interactive game, allowing kids to spin their way to mastering sight words and spelling. With 60 double-sided flashcards, our kiddos can continually practice and improve their reading confidence while having fun at the same time! 3-5 years
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Engaging CVC Word Builder for Kids comes with 60 double-sided flashcards that turn reading practice into a fun spinning game—perfect for building vocabulary without the typical homework struggle!
Engaging Bob Books Water Workbook Set
The hand2mind Bob Books Reading Readiness Water Workbook Set is a delightful way for toddlers to enhance their early literacy skills while having fun! Combining beloved Bob Books characters with innovative water coloring, this set includes six reusable books and three mess-free water pens, allowing kids to explore and learn wherever they go. Each activity is thoughtfully designed by educators to boost reading readiness, fine motor skills, and creativity without any mess to worry about. It's perfect for travel or quiet time at home, making learning feel like an adventure! 2-5 years
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Engaging Bob Books Water Workbook Set includes six reusable books and mess-free water pens for adventurous learning anytime, making reading as fun as a splash in the pool.
Bathtime Learning Fun with Letters & Numbers
The Munchkin® Learn™ 36pc Bath Letters and Numbers set transforms bath time into a playful learning experience. These colorful, non-toxic foam letters and numbers not only stick to wet surfaces, encouraging kids to spell and group as they play, but they also aid in developing essential early literacy and math skills. Plus, the included White Hot® Safety Bath Ducky adds an element of safety and fun, ensuring that parents can focus on the joy of learning without worrying about water temperature. 2-5 years
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Bathtime Learning Fun with Letters & Numbers includes 36 colorful foam pieces that stick to wet surfaces, making learning letters and numbers a splash-tastic adventure in fun!
Storytime Magic with Oscar the Grouch
The Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Oscar The Grouch & Friends Story Collection is a delightful way to bring reading to life for children ages 3 and up. This engaging set not only features enchanting stories that spark imagination but also promotes early literacy skills as kids follow along with projected text while enjoying captivating narration. We believe this interactive story collection nurtures a love for reading and strengthens word recognition, all while having a blast with beloved Sesame Street characters. 3+ years
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Storytime Magic with Oscar the Grouch features a captivating narration that brings enchanting stories to life for little listeners. It’s a delightful way to transform reading time into an interactive experience, fostering a genuine love for stories and improving literacy skills, all while hanging out with beloved Sesame Street characters. Plus, who wouldn’t want to have Oscar as a reading buddy? He adds a sprinkle of silly that turns every story into an adventure!
Talking Mirror Phoneme Exploration Set
The hand2mind Talking Mirror My Sounds Phoneme Set offers an exciting and interactive way for children to develop phonemic awareness and early literacy skills! With 44 sounds of the English language at their fingertips, kids can explore the sounds that make words come to life through a combination of engaging visuals and fun auditory feedback. This innovative tool not only helps young learners master the building blocks of reading but also encourages them to practice correct mouth and tongue positions, fostering speech development in a multi-sensory environment. As fellow parents and educators, we know that this set is an essential step in making learning to read both fun and effective! Preschool
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Talking Mirror Phoneme Exploration Set allows kids to explore 44 sounds of the English language, making mastering reading a fun, multi-sensory adventure at their fingertips!
3-in-1 Inspire Kids Art Easel
The Humble Crew Inspire Kids Art Easel is an amazing tool for fostering creativity in your little ones aged 3 to 6. With a chalkboard, dry erase board, and a refillable paper roll, this art station encourages hands-on learning while letting kids express themselves through drawing and crafting. Parents will appreciate the built-in storage bins that keep art supplies organized, allowing for focused creative sessions without the mess! This all-in-one easel is more than just a fun activity; it encourages early literacy skills, fine motor development, and imaginative play in a safe, child-friendly design. 3-6 years
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3-in-1 Inspire Kids Art Easel features a chalkboard, dry erase board, and refillable paper roll, making it a magical station for budding Picassos to unleash their creativity without the mess.