Toys That Develop Phonemic Awareness

Jumbo Color-Coded Lowercase AlphaMagnets!

Educational Insights Color-Coded Jumbo Lowercase AlphaMagnets are the perfect addition to any home or classroom! Designed for little hands, these vibrant 2. 5" magnetic letters help our tiny learners explore the world of language in a fun and interactive way. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Jumbo Color-Coded Lowercase AlphaMagnets! feature vibrant, oversized letters that make exploring language as fun as a word-building dance party on your fridge.

Rhyming Bingo Fun for Everyone

Rhyming Bingo Game is an exhilarating way for our little learners to grasp the joy of language through play! It sparks phonemic awareness and enhances vocabulary as children identify rhymes in a fun, interactive setting. Perfect for both classrooms and cozy home environments, this game invites flexibility with six exciting ways to play, allowing for endless engagement among 2 to 36 players. 4+ years
Why we love it:
Rhyming Bingo Fun for Everyone includes six exciting ways to play, making it a versatile tool that transforms language learning into a lively, inclusive event for all ages.

Build Word Power with Fun Puzzles

Easy Words Fun-to-Know® Puzzles make early language learning engaging and delightful! As parents and educators, we know how crucial it is to reinforce vocabulary skills, and these matching games do just that, featuring short-vowel sounds linked to vibrant photo cues. The unique puzzle shapes inspire trial and error, making it a fun challenge that deepens understanding. 3-6 years
Why we love it:
Build Word Power with Fun Puzzles features vibrant photo cues that turn vocabulary learning into an exciting game, making language skills feel like playtime fun.

Phonics Dominoes for Fun Learning!

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. 6+ years
Why we love it:
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.

Magnetic Learning Letters for Literacy Fun

The Learning Resources Magnetic Learning Letters set is a delightful way to jumpstart early literacy skills for children aged 3 and up. With 104 soft, foam lowercase letters that stick to any magnetic surface, this engaging toy not only boosts letter recognition but also introduces kids to letter-sound connections in a fun, colorful way. We love how the color-coded letters help differentiate consonants and vowels, making learning super accessible and enjoyable. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Magnetic Learning Letters for Literacy Fun features 104 soft foam letters that stick to magnetic surfaces, making learning letters and sounds a colorful, hands-on adventure that sparks curiosity.

Word Families Fun Game for Kids

Learning Resources POP for Word Families Game is an exciting way for kids to dive into the world of words! With this fast-paced game, children collaborate to build their vocabulary and practice spelling through vocabulary fun, all while having a blast. As they start with 2-letter endings and progress to 3-letter endings, they’ll be mastering rhymes before you know it! 5+ years
Why we love it:
Word Families Fun Game for Kids features collaboration and fast-paced word challenges, turning vocabulary practice into an exciting family game night adventure that keeps learning playful.

Magnetic Foam Alphabet Adventure

The Teacher Created Resources® Magnetic Foam Uppercase Letters are a fantastic tool for cultivating alphabet skills in young learners. With 40 brightly colored letters, including 27 blue consonants and 12 red vowels, these lightweight and washable foam pieces invite kids to engage in interactive play while developing literacy skills, phonemic awareness, and spelling fundamentals. Perfect for home or classroom use, they provide a hands-on, visual approach to language learning that fosters both creativity and confidence. Preschool
Why we love it:
Magnetic Foam Alphabet Adventure includes 40 brightly colored letters, making it a fun, hands-on way for kids to explore the alphabet while strengthening their literacy skills.

Unleash Spelling Fun with Spelligator

Spelligator Word Building Game is an innovative tool that transforms the often tricky task of spelling into an exciting adventure! As we know, phonemic awareness is a cornerstone of literacy, and this game brilliantly teaches kids to understand and manipulate the basic sounds in words. With 75 versatile letter tiles covering consonants, vowels, digraphs, and blends, it’s tailored to engage children of all skill levels between ages 5 to 9, making it a fantastic addition to early education. 5-9 years
Why we love it:
Spelligator Word Building Game includes 75 versatile letter tiles, making spelling feel like an exhilarating adventure instead of a daunting task, all while nurturing our little learners' love for words.

Engaging Phonics Flash Cards for Kids

The Trend Phonics Pocket Flash Cards provide a vibrant and interactive way for children aged 5 and up to master vowel sounds, consonants, blends, and digraphs. With real-life photo cues on the front and additional examples on the back, these cards make learning phonics engaging and relatable, helping kids visualize their learning. They are also perfect for quick sorting and easy to handle, making them a versatile resource for both classroom and home environments. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Phonics Flash Cards for Kids feature real-life photo cues that make learning phonics relatable and help kids visualize sounds, laying a fun foundation for reading.

Engaging Alphabet Learning Flash Cards!

Trend Enterprises, Inc. Alphabet/El Alfabeto (EN/SP) Pocket Flash Cards are a fantastic resource for introducing young learners to both the English and Spanish alphabets. With 56 durable, double-sided cards, these handy tools make learning letter sounds fun and interactive. 4+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Alphabet Learning Flash Cards feature 56 durable, double-sided cards that make introducing English and Spanish letters a delightful adventure for young learners.

Unlock Learning with Magnetic Alphabet Tiles

Primary Concepts AA1421 Magnetic Alphabet Tiles for Grades K-3 are an exciting way to enhance our children's literacy skills! These colorful tiles, with vibrant red vowels and bold black consonants, make learning letters a fun and interactive experience. Measuring 1" by 1. Grades K-3
Why we love it:
Unlock Learning with Magnetic Alphabet Tiles are vibrant tiles that turn letter play into a hands-on adventure, making spelling feel like an exciting treasure hunt in the classroom!

Unlock CVC Fun with Tri-Blocks!

Junior Learning CVC Tri-Blocks Tub is a fantastic hands-on tool for introducing our little ones to the building blocks of language! These 90 colorful, uniquely oriented blocks make diving into phonemic awareness and word-building a delightful experience for our 4 to 5-year-olds. As parents and educators, we appreciate how these blocks strengthen spelling skills and ignite a love for reading through interactive play. 4-5 years
Why we love it:
Unlock CVC Fun with Tri-Blocks! includes 90 colorful blocks that transform learning to read into a hands-on adventure, sparking joy and excitement for language at every turn.

Engaging CVC Word Builders Cards

The Junior Learning CVC Word Builders is a fantastic resource for children ages 4 and up, designed to make phonemic awareness both fun and interactive. With 48 colorful activity cards representing different levels of difficulty, these cards help young learners recognize and understand basic sounds in words, crucial for their reading journey. The self-checking feature empowers kids to verify their answers independently, boosting their confidence and reinforcing their learning. 4-5 years
Why we love it:
Engaging CVC Word Builders Cards with 48 colorful activity cards make learning sounds interactive and a delight for little readers, giving them the tools to boost their reading confidence.

Unlock Learning with Letter Sound Readers

Junior Learning Letter Sound Readers Fiction Toy is a delightful way to introduce children to their first 21 letter sounds through engaging stories! With 12 vibrant and colorful readers, we can see our little ones gain confidence as they tackle tricky words with the 'point and say' pages. This series not only fosters early literacy but also encourages essential listening and speaking skills that lay the groundwork for a brighter educational journey. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Unlock Learning with Letter Sound Readers includes 12 vibrant and colorful readers that turn letter sounds into a joyful adventure, making reading a delightful shared experience for us and our little ones.

Phoneme Phone for Speech Mastery

The hand2mind Phoneme Phone is a fantastic tool designed to transform how our little ones experience speech development. As parents and educators, we know how vital phonemic awareness is for effective communication, and this innovative toy amplifies their voice, ensuring they hear every sound clearly. Perfect for all ages, this engaging device not only aids in speech therapy and literacy but also sparks joy in learning through pretend play. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Phoneme Phone for Speech Mastery amplifies kids' voices, turning speech practice into a playful experience that makes learning to communicate fun and engaging.

Engaging Plastic Lowercase Letter Tiles

hand2mind Plastic Lowercase Alphabet Letter Tiles are an essential tool for fostering a love of reading in our little ones. These delightful tiles not only enhance letter recognition but also promote phonemic awareness, ensuring that kids build a solid foundation for reading success. Perfect for one-on-one learning or lively small group activities, they can be utilized for spelling, crafting, or even sorting games, making every learning moment engaging. 3-6 years
Why we love it:
Engaging Plastic Lowercase Letter Tiles include 278 colorful tiles that turn reading practice into a playful adventure, making literacy feel like a fun game rather than a chore.

LeapFrog Tad's Magnetic Letter Adventure

LeapFrog Tad's Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set is an engaging way to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of letters! Perfect for ages 2 to 4, this set encourages early literacy skills by helping kids recognize letter names, sounds, and shapes through hands-on play. We love how the magnetic tiles can stick to the fridge, transforming everyday kitchen moments into exciting learning adventures. 2-4 years
Why we love it:
LeapFrog Tad's Magnetic Letter Adventure transforms fridge time into a playful literacy lesson, making letters leap off the door and into our little ones' hearts.

LeapStart Learn to Read Volume 1 Fun

The LeapFrog LeapStart Learn to Read Volume 1 is an incredible educational tool that brings reading to life for children aged 4-7. With interactive audio and animations, kids are captivated as they touch pages and explore letters and words, all while building essential early reading skills. This engaging experience encourages them to recognize short and long vowels, making learning not only effective but also super fun. 4-7 years
Why we love it:
LeapStart Learn to Read Volume 1 features interactive audio that brings letters and words to life, making reading a delightful adventure filled with playful learning.

Fun with Phonics: Bob Books Edition

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
Why we love it:
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.

Bold Block Magnetic Letters

The Home Sweet Classroom Bold Block 3" Magnetic Letters are a game changer for any learning environment! Instantly elevate your classroom decor while providing an interactive way for children to engage with letters and words. These vibrant magnetic letters not only help in improving literacy skills but also enhance organization by allowing educators to create fun labels and displays. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Bold Block Magnetic Letters come with 55 reusable pieces, making learning letters a colorful, interactive experience that transforms any space into a word wonderland.

Engaging Flash Cards for Early Readers

Teacher Created Resources Initial Consonants, Blends & Digraphs Flash Cards are a fantastic tool for kicking off literacy skills in young learners! These 56 durable, double-sided cards offer a hands-on approach to mastering crucial early sounds that form the foundation of reading. With teaching tips included, you can easily incorporate these cards into everyday learning—whether at home or in the classroom. 3-6 years
Why we love it:
Engaging Flash Cards for Early Readers includes 56 durable, double-sided cards that turn learning phonics into a delightful game where every sound unlocks a new word adventure!

Unlock Learning with Playfoam Fun!

Educational Insights Playfoam Shape & Learn Letter Sounds is a delightful way for our little learners to dive into the world of letters and sounds! With vibrant, squishy Playfoam and interactive flash cards, kids can master letter formation while expressing their creativity. We love how this hands-on approach not only builds confidence but also helps preschoolers and kindergartners connect sounds with words. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Unlock Learning with Playfoam Fun! includes vibrant, squishy Playfoam that transforms letter learning into a colorful, tactile experience, making reading feel like play and creativity is limitless.

Rhyming Fun with Junior Learning Puzzles

Junior Learning JL656 Rhyming Puzzles bring a world of delightful exploration into phonemic awareness! With 24 unique puzzles featuring 71 engaging pieces, children will enhance their language skills while having a blast. Each puzzle highlights rhyming words, making it an exciting hands-on approach to learning. 3-6 years
Why we love it:
Rhyming Fun with Junior Learning Puzzles features 24 unique puzzles that make mastering rhymes a joy, turning language learning into a fun and engaging adventure.

Unlock Reading Fun with Letter Sounds Workbook!

Junior Learning Phase 2 Letter Sounds Workbook is the perfect companion for our little ones as they embark on their reading adventures! With bright and colorful illustrations, this workbook captivates children's imaginations while teaching them the foundational 44 letter sounds of the English language. It's structured to progress week by week, allowing our kids to build their confidence in reading, writing, and spelling, all while earning completion stickers as they go. 3-5 years
Why we love it:
Unlock Reading Fun with Letter Sounds Workbook! features colorful illustrations that turn phonics into a delightful journey, making reading feel less like a chore and more like an adventure.