Toys That Develop Early Literacy

Colorful Alphabet Flashcards for Kids

Mudpuppy My ABC's — Ring Flashcards are a fantastic way to introduce children ages 3 and up to the wonderful world of letters! With 26 durable, double-sided cards featuring vibrant artwork—like 'A is for Apple' and 'J is for Jellyfish'—these flashcards engage kids and make learning fun. Packed with educational benefits, they enhance language development, improve memory, and boost cognitive skills through interactive sorting and matching activities. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Colorful Alphabet Flashcards for Kids feature 26 durable, double-sided cards that make letters come alive, turning learning into an engaging game of discovery and connection.

Wildlife ABCs Flash Cards Fun

Mudpuppy Wildlife ABCs Ring Flash Cards for Kids are a delightful way to introduce young children to their ABCs. With vibrant illustrations of animals corresponding to each letter, these double-sided cards enhance vocabulary development and visual recognition while promoting interactive learning through play. Parents and educators will appreciate the durable, non-toxic materials that ensure safety and longevity, making these cards an engaging tool for bonding and exploration. Preschool
Why we love it:
Wildlife ABCs Flash Cards Fun feature vibrant illustrations of animals that make learning the alphabet feel like a wild adventure, turning vocabulary building into an engaging, interactive experience.

Engaging Forest Babies Puzzle Fun

Forest Babies I Love You Match-Up Puzzles from Mudpuppy is a delightful way to encourage little ones to explore their world! With charming illustrations of baby bears, rabbits, and owls, these beginner puzzles not only entertain but also foster essential skills like problem-solving and fine motor development. As children match baby animals with their caregivers, they engage in meaningful play that strengthens their cognitive abilities. 1-3 years
Why we love it:
Engaging Forest Babies Puzzle Fun includes charming illustrations of baby animals that make learning feel like an adorable adventure while boosting little ones’ problem-solving skills.

Explore with Mudpuppy Ocean Friends Puzzles

Mudpuppy Ocean Friends 4-in-a-Box Puzzle Set is our go-to choice for introducing young explorers to the vibrant world of puzzling. With four progressively challenging puzzles, kids can confidently develop their problem-solving skills and fine motor abilities as they piece together adorable sea creatures. We love how this set not only entertains but also sparks curiosity about marine life, making learning incredibly fun! 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Explore with Mudpuppy Ocean Friends Puzzles includes four progressively challenging puzzles that encourage kids to develop problem-solving abilities while diving into the colorful world of marine life.

Bilingual Learning with ABC Flashcards

Mudpuppy Spanish English ABC — Ring Flashcards are an exciting way to introduce bilingual learning to your little ones! Designed for ages 1 and up, these vibrant double-sided cards engage young minds with colorful images like Abeja for Bee and Luna for Moon. As parents and educators, we know the value of encouraging language development, and these flashcards excel at fostering vocabulary expansion, visual recognition, and cognitive skills through play. 1+ years
Why we love it:
Bilingual Learning with ABC Flashcards features vibrant double-sided cards that invite fun exploration of language, making vocabulary building feel like a delightful game of discovery.

Colorful Vehicle Flash Cards

The Chronicle Books Flash Cards Eric Carle Spanish English are a delightful way to introduce young children to their first words. Featuring a vibrant assortment of vehicles like fire trucks and school buses, these cards engage little learners with dynamic illustrations that spark curiosity and joy. As parents and educators, we know how important it is to nurture vocabulary and language skills early on, and these sturdy flash cards do just that—perfect for small hands and minds on the move! 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Colorful Vehicle Flash Cards feature vibrant illustrations that make learning first words an exciting adventure, turning everyday vocabulary into a playful exploration on the go!

Farm Animal Stickers for Learning Fun

Carson Dellosa 84 Farm Animal Stickers for Kids are a delightful resource for sparking creativity and enhancing learning! With a vibrant assortment of stickers featuring cows, ducks, pigs, and horses, these stickers make excellent tools for crafts, scrapbooking, and even classroom rewards. Not only do they serve as a fun way to engage kids, but they also help develop fine motor skills as children place and create with these colorful characters. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Farm Animal Stickers for Learning Fun feature 84 vibrant stickers that turn every craft activity into a delightful learning experience while helping kids develop essential fine motor skills.

Poke-a-Dot Color Adventure Book

Melissa & Doug's Poke-a-Dot: What’s Your Favorite Color is an engaging exploration of colors crafted for curious minds aged 3 to 7. Packed with interactive buttons that make delightful popping sounds, this sturdy board book not only captivates young readers but also fosters essential skills like counting and fine motor development. As we poke through each colorful page, our little ones are encouraged to express themselves and interact with reading in an exciting, hands-on way. 3-7 years
Why we love it:
Poke-a-Dot Color Adventure Book features delightful popping buttons that transform reading into a fun, interactive experience, making color exploration a joyful and engaging journey.

Interactive Alphabet Adventure Book

Melissa & Doug's Poke-a-Dot: An Alphabet Eye Spy is a delightful way to introduce your little ones to the world of letters and sounds! This engaging board book combines playful popping dots with the classic game of 'I Spy,' creating a fun and interactive reading experience. Each pop encourages language development, counting, and fine motor skills, making it a fantastic resource for early readers. 3-7 years
Why we love it:
Interactive Alphabet Adventure Book features playful popping dots that turn reading into an engaging game, making letters and sounds come alive in a delightful way!

Sentence Building Fun for Kids

Key Education Sentence Building Game is the ultimate resource we’ve been searching for to ignite our children’s love for reading and writing! This interactive set provides a playful way to master essential skills like sentence structure, punctuation, and parts of speech using colorful, engaging materials. With 55 word cards, punctuation resources, and vivid photo cards, our kids will enjoy hours of collaborative learning, whether at home or in the classroom. 6-8 years
Why we love it:
Sentence Building Fun for Kids includes 55 word cards and punctuation resources, making grammar feel like a game while nurturing a love for reading and writing together.

Dino Delight: Engaging Stickers for Learning

Carson Dellosa 78 Dinosaur Stickers are perfect for sparking creativity and excitement in our kids! With vibrant designs across six sheets, these stickers are not just for decoration; they fuel imaginative play, enhance fine motor skills, and support early literacy as children explore storytelling. Whether we’re using them for kid crafts, rewarding achievements on a chart, or personalizing school supplies, these delightful dino stickers make learning fun and interactive. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Dino Delight features 78 vibrant stickers that ignite creativity and support storytelling, making learning feel like a dino-sized adventure on any rainy day!

Peppa Pig Magic Ink Coloring Fun

The Bendon Inc Peppa Pig Imagine Ink Color Coloring Book is an enchanting way for children to explore their creativity while fostering early literacy skills. With 16 pages of mess-free coloring and 6 invisible Ink markers, kids can engage with their favorite Peppa Pig characters while developing fine motor skills and enhancing their color recognition. It's the perfect educational tool for parents looking to provide safe, imaginative play for their little ones! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Peppa Pig Magic Ink Coloring Fun includes 16 pages of mess-free coloring, making creative expression safe and delightful while avoiding glitter explosions and paint spills.

Magnetic Learning Calendar: Fun Education Tool

Learning Resources Magnetic Learning Calendar is the perfect companion for our little ones as we dive into the world of dates and seasons! This vibrant, interactive calendar invites kids to explore days of the week, months, and even weather types through hands-on learning. The customizability with its 51 magnetic pieces encourages creativity while reinforcing essential time concepts, making it a wonderful addition to any classroom or home setup. Preschool
Why we love it:
Magnetic Learning Calendar's 51 magnetic pieces make exploring days and seasons a hands-on adventure, turning everyday learning into a fun, interactive experience that brightens our routines!

Jumbo Magnetic Alphabet Exploration

The Learning Resources Jumbo Magnetic Uppercase Letters set is an exciting way for little ones to dive into the world of letters! Perfectly sized for tiny hands, these large, colorful letters make playful learning a breeze—encouraging early letter recognition and the building of simple words right on the fridge! As parents and educators, we love how these vibrant magnets spark imagination and foster literacy skills in our toddlers. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Jumbo Magnetic Alphabet Exploration features 40 durable pieces, making it a colorful and engaging way for kids to boost their reading confidence right on the fridge!

Chalk Adventures: Creative Outdoor Learning

Chenille Kraft Company Sidewalk Chalk offers a fantastic way for children to unleash their creativity while reinforcing essential skills! With a beautiful assortment of colors, this washable and nontoxic sidewalk chalk allows kids to express themselves artistically outside. From practicing letters and numbers to creating colorful murals, we can help our little ones develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and even early literacy. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Chalk Adventures: Creative Outdoor Learning features washable and nontoxic chalk that lets kids create colorful masterpieces while reinforcing essential skills right on our sidewalks.

Color-Coded AlphaMagnets & MathMagnets Set

The Educational Insights Color-Coded Uppercase & Lowercase AlphaMagnets and MathMagnets set is a treasure trove for curious minds aged 3 and up! With 214 vibrant magnetic pieces, this set not only makes learning enjoyable but also sparks a deep passion for reading, writing, and math. We love how the color-coding helps little learners differentiate between consonants and vowels, as well as visualize number sentences through engaging play. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Color-Coded AlphaMagnets & MathMagnets Set includes 214 vibrant magnetic pieces that turn learning into a colorful adventure, making reading and math feel as playful as a game.

Match Me Game – Alphabet Fun

Match Me Game – Alphabet is the perfect tool for introducing young learners to the exciting world of letters and sounds! Designed for children aged 3 and up, this engaging game enhances matching and memory skills through fun and interactive gameplay. With large, sturdy pieces that are ideal for little hands and two-sided game boards that cater to varying skill levels, we love how it keeps kids engaged while fostering both cognitive and motor skills. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Match Me Game – Alphabet Fun features large, sturdy pieces that are perfect for little hands, making letter learning a delightful adventure and a fun bonding experience!

Fun Learning with Colorful Flash Cards

The Trend Enterprises Colors, Shapes & Numbers Skill Drill Flash Cards provide a vibrant and interactive way for young learners to grasp essential concepts. With 96 cards featuring bright photos, these flashcards help children recognize colors, shapes, and numbers, laying a strong foundation for their early education. Ideal for home, school, and travel, they make skill-building exciting and engaging for kids aged 3 to 6. 3-6 years
Why we love it:
Fun Learning with Colorful Flash Cards includes 96 vibrant cards featuring bright photos that transform learning into a joyful exploration of colors, shapes, and numbers. Watching little ones enthusiastically identify a red apple and a blue square can turn any living room into a mini classroom, all while they think they’re just playing! Plus, they’re perfect for on-the-go learning—road trips just got a whole lot more educational and a lot less ‘are we there yet?’

Uppercase Lacing Alphabet Fun

The Learning Resources Uppercase Lacing Alphabet is a delightful educational tool for our little learners ages 3 and up! With 275 colorful pieces, including 260 uppercase letters and 15 durable laces, this engaging set offers a hands-on way to enhance fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. As we guide our children in lacing together letters, we're not only fostering their early literacy skills, but also igniting a love for learning through play. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Uppercase Lacing Alphabet Fun includes 275 colorful pieces that make learning letters an interactive experience, turning every lacing session into a playful adventure in literacy.

Fun Learning with Alphabet Beanbags

The Educational Insights Alphabet Beanbags are a playful way for toddlers to learn letters while having fun! This set of 26 lightweight, washable felt beanbags is perfect for tiny hands and is designed to make learning the ABCs engaging. With both uppercase and lowercase letters displayed, plus games included in the activity guide, this toy nurtures not only letter recognition but also essential motor skills and social interaction. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Fun Learning with Alphabet Beanbags includes 26 lightweight, washable felt beanbags that make mastering the ABCs both playful and engaging for little learners.

Fun with AlphaMagnets & MathMagnets

The Educational Insights Multicolored Uppercase & Lowercase AlphaMagnets and MathMagnets set is an exciting way to engage young learners in a world of letters and numbers! With 126 colorful pieces designed for ages 3 and up, these versatile magnets not only make learning fun but also support early literacy and math skills. We love how these magnets can be used on fridges or personal lap boards, promoting interactive learning and creativity at home or in the classroom. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Fun with AlphaMagnets & MathMagnets includes 126 colorful pieces that transform our refrigerators into vibrant learning hubs, making literacy and math as playful as a game of refrigerator Tetris.

Interactive Alphabet Nesting Blocks

Melissa & Doug Deluxe 10-Piece Alphabet Nesting and Stacking Blocks are a delightful way to introduce the world of letters to our little ones, ages 2 to 4. Each sturdy cardboard block showcases not only vibrant letters but also familiar pictures that spark curiosity and conversation. As kids stack and nest these blocks, they improve their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while diving into creative play. 2-4 years
Why we love it:
Interactive Alphabet Nesting Blocks showcase vibrant letters and familiar pictures, making building skills in literacy feel like an exciting adventure—no screens required!

Fun with Alphabet Magnets

Melissa & Doug 52 Wooden Alphabet Magnets in a Box is a delightful way for our little ones to explore the world of letters! Perfect for toddlers and early learners, these vibrant uppercase and lowercase letters encourage hands-on engagement, supporting essential skills in letter recognition and spelling. We love how they inspire creativity, allowing kids to create words and messages on the fridge or any magnetic surface. 3-7 years
Why we love it:
Fun with Alphabet Magnets comes with 52 colorful wooden letters that transform the fridge into a canvas for word play, blending education with creativity in a delightful way.

Boost Reading Skills with Sight Words

Edupress Sight Words in A Flash (Set 1) is an essential tool for parents and educators who want to foster a love for reading in young learners. This engaging set helps children master foundational sight words, significantly improving their reading fluency and comprehension. With a classic design that encourages both fun and learning, these cards make practice feel like a game, promoting confidence in early readers. Preschool
Why we love it:
Boost Reading Skills with Sight Words includes engaging flashcards that turn learning sight words into an exciting game, making reading feel like a triumph for our little explorers.