Toys That Develop Phonics

Key Education 26-Piece Textured Touch and Trace Cards make learning the alphabet an exciting adventure for our little ones! These engaging cards not only help children recognize letters but also develop essential phonics skills in a playful way. With smooth, beaded textures for tracing and clear directions in English, Spanish, and French, we're confident our young learners will master letter formation with ease. 3-6 years

Educational Insights Phonics Bean Bags open up a whole new world of letter sounds for our little learners! These adorable, lightweight bean bags make mastering phonics an exciting game of toss and catch, transforming learning into a joyful experience. Each bag features playful images that help kids connect sounds to letters, all while building essential motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and boosting confidence. 3+ years

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. 7+ years

The Educational Insights Multicolored Lowercase AlphaMagnets set is a delightful way for little learners to explore the world of letters! Designed for children aged 3 and up, these vibrant magnetic letters are perfect for tiny hands, allowing preschoolers and toddlers to practice spelling, phonics, and letter recognition in a fun and interactive way. With a focus on foundational literacy skills, this set features more of the vowels and consonants kids use most, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed as they embark on their reading journey. 3+ years

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. 6+ years

The Trend Enterprises Vowels and Vowel Teams Skill Drill Flash Cards are a fun and engaging way to boost your child's reading skills! Ideal for kids aged 6 to 8, these 72 cards come packed with sound-it-out hints and sentence cues that make learning vowels a breeze. In our experience, using these cards not only enhances literacy but also builds confidence in young readers—perfect for educational settings or at-home practice. 6-8 years

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. 4-8 years

Lauri Phonics Center Kit — Word Families is a delightful educational adventure designed to ignite a love for learning in our little ones! This all-in-one kit introduces 26 different word families, making it easy and enjoyable for kids to connect rhymes and explore language. As educators and parents, we appreciate how it promotes essential phonics skills while keeping the learning experience hands-on and fun. 4-8 years

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. 6+ years

Educational Insights Magnetic Sight Words and Sentence Builders is a fantastic tool for children ages 5 and up to explore the world of reading and writing. With over 240 sight words and punctuation marks, this engaging set not only aids in developing phonics skills but also encourages creativity through storytelling and sentence construction. Parents and educators will appreciate how it transforms any metallic surface into a vibrant learning space, making literacy fun and accessible! 5+ 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. 6+ years

Educational Insights Word Building Dominoes is a delightful way to engage children in language learning through play! Perfect for budding readers, this vibrant set not only promotes vocabulary building but also hones word analysis and formation skills. With 108 double-sided, color-coded dominoes, kids can create a multitude of words using prefixes, suffixes, and base words—encouraging hands-on learning that sparks creativity. 6+ years

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. 4-6 years

The Learning Resources Pop for Letters Early Phonics Game makes learning the ABCs an absolute blast for little ones! With 100 die-cut popcorn cards featuring both uppercase and lowercase letters, kids practice alphabet recognition and beginning letter sounds in a fun, engaging way. It's a fantastic tool for developing literacy skills while keeping the joy of play alive—perfect for road trips, family game nights, or simple at-home learning. 4+ years

Center Enterprise Inc. Ready2Learn Lacing Letters is an engaging way for our little learners to explore the alphabet while developing essential fine motor skills. With 68 colorful pieces featuring both uppercase and lowercase letters, children will effortlessly design words while threading with vibrant laces. 3+ years

The READY 2 LEARN Lacing Alphabet set is a playful gateway to literacy for children ages 3 to 6! With 26 colorful lowercase letters and 8 durable laces, this interactive toy not only promotes fine motor skills but also enhances letter recognition and early spelling habits. The vibrant color-coded vowels grab our young learners’ attention, making learning phonics a breeze. 3-6 years

READY 2 LEARN Magnetic Alphabet is the perfect educational tool for young learners eager to discover the world of letters! This vibrant set of lowercase foam magnets encourages phonics exploration, spelling practice, and language development in a fun and interactive way. The color-coded vowels and consonants allow children to easily identify and manipulate letters, fostering early literacy skills right at home or in the classroom. 3-6 years

READY 2 LEARN Magnetic Alphabet is an exciting way to introduce your little ones to letters and sounds! This vibrant set of 108 foam magnets includes both uppercase and lowercase letters, along with accents to enhance their language skills. As fellow parents and educators, we love how these color-coded letters not only assist our children in identifying vowels easily but also make learning so much fun through interactive spelling and phonics activities. 3+ years

The READY 2 LEARN Magnetic Alphabet is the perfect tool to ignite your child's love for letters and words! Featuring vibrant foam uppercase letters A-Z, this set makes phonics and spelling engaging and accessible for little learners. The color-coded vowels in bright yellow help children easily identify and differentiate, fostering essential literacy skills. Preschool

The VTech Alphabet Apple is a delightful educational toy for preschoolers aged 2 to 5 years. This engaging learning tool invites our little explorers to dive into eight interactive activities that cover everything from phonics and spelling to time concepts and animal sounds. With 26 light-up buttons and cheerful melodies, the Alphabet Apple makes learning vibrant and fun, enhancing language skills and cognitive development. 2-5 years

The Teacher Created Resources 20623 Magnetic Foam: Small Lowercase Letters set makes learning letters a fun and tactile experience for our little ones! With 55 colorful lowercase letters, where vowels and consonants are cleverly color-coded, kids can easily explore phonics and build their literacy skills. These soft, lightweight, and washable letters are perfect for quiet playtime, while also providing an opportunity to develop fine motor skills as children manipulate and arrange them. Preschool

The VTech Lil' SmartTop Early Education Toy is the perfect introduction to learning for our little ones aged 18-48 months. With its interactive working screen, keyboard, mouse, and even piano keys, kids can explore engaging activities that teach letters, phonics, music, shapes, and stories. It’s not just fun; it promotes essential cognitive and motor skills while mimicking the tech we use every day. 18-48 months

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

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. 3+ years