Toys That Develop Phonics

Osmo Little Genius Sticks & Rings

Osmo Little Genius Sticks & Rings brings magic to learning for kids aged 3-5! This engaging educational toy allows children to create colorful letters and imaginative designs that spring to life on their iPad or Fire Tablet. By using squishy sticks and rings, little learners develop essential skills like letter formation, phonics, and vocabulary in a playful, hands-on way. As parents and educators, we cherish how this game not only fosters creativity and fine motor skills but also ignites a love for learning in our preschoolers. 3-5 years
Why we love it:
Osmo Little Genius Sticks & Rings allows kids to create colorful letters that spring to life on their tablet, making learning feel like an interactive art project.

Freckled FROG Alphabet Matching Game

The Freckled FROG-FF2999 Matching Pairs - Alphabet set is a delightful way to introduce your little ones to the world of letters. With 52 beautifully crafted wooden disks featuring vibrant colors, this matching game engages preschoolers and elementary kids in a fun, interactive learning experience. As they match uppercase and lowercase letters, they're not only sharpening their letter recognition skills but also enhancing their memory and critical thinking abilities. Parents and educators will love watching their children grow in confidence while developing foundational phonics skills through playful exploration. 2+ years
Why we love it:
Freckled FROG Alphabet Matching Game includes 52 beautifully crafted wooden disks that make letter learning a vibrant and engaging adventure for little ones.

Word Families Flash Cards for Learning

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
Why we love it:
Word Families Flash Cards for Learning feature 56 durable, double-sided cards that transform studying into a fun game of word discovery and fluency brimming with interactive fun.

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
Why we love it:
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.

Syllable Adventures Await with Headu!

Headu Syllables Factory is a fantastic game that transforms learning into a fun adventure for our little ones. Designed for kids ages 3-6, this educational toy is perfect for cultivating essential phonics and reading skills while also fostering cognitive growth. As parents and educators, we know the challenges some kids face with literacy, and this engaging game helps overcome those hurdles, offering consistent learning progress through phonics activities and games. Watching our children interact and develop their reading skills in a playful setting is truly rewarding! 3-6 years
Why we love it:
Syllable Adventures Await with Headu! features engaging phonics activities that turn literacy learning into a playful expedition, making our kids enthusiastic learners in no time.

Engaging ABC Learning Apple

The VTech ABC Learning Apple is the perfect educational companion for our little learners aged 2 to 5. This vibrant toy introduces preschoolers to letters, phonics, and even time concepts through interactive activities that make learning fun and exciting. With eight engaging learning activities and seven play modes, our kids will be challenged at just the right level while enhancing their memory and spelling skills. Watching our children light up as they discover new words and feed the friendly worm is a joy that makes every lesson feel like a playful adventure! 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Engaging ABC Learning Apple features eight interactive activities that make learning letters and phonics feel like playtime, transforming early education into a delightful discovery journey.

PAW Patrol Learning Tablet Adventure

The VTech PAW Patrol Learning Tablet is a fantastic way to combine fun with essential learning! With beloved characters like Chase and Skye guiding the way, our little ones can dive into exciting activities that teach letters, phonics, spelling, math, and more. This interactive tablet not only captivates their attention but also boosts their foundational skills while they play. We love how it makes learning feel like an adventure, preparing our kids for kindergarten and beyond in the most engaging way possible! 3-6 years
Why we love it:
PAW Patrol Learning Tablet Adventure features beloved characters guiding kids through learning activities, transforming essential skills into a delightful adventure they won’t want to put down.

Rainbow Phonics Tiles for Fun Learning

The Junior Learning Rainbow Phonics Tiles with Built-in Magnetic Board is a vibrant resource that transforms phonics education into an engaging adventure! Perfect for children, this complete set includes 90 letter tiles and 16 phoneme frames, ensuring that all major phonemes, including digraphs, are expertly covered. The color-coded groups make teaching and sorting easy, while fostering essential reading and writing skills in a playful manner. As parents and educators, we appreciate how this set not only supports literacy development but also ignites a love for learning through interactive play. 3-7 years
Why we love it:
Rainbow Phonics Tiles for Fun Learning includes 90 letter tiles that turn reading into a colorful adventure, making literacy as engaging as building with blocks.

Bold Block Magnetic Letters for Learning

The Teacher Created Resources Oh Happy Day Bold Block 3" Magnetic Letters are a fantastic educational resource for enhancing literacy skills in your child! With their vibrant colors and sturdy design, these letters not only brighten up a classroom or play area but also encourage word formation, spelling practice, and creative expression. Parents and educators alike will appreciate the versatility of these magnetic letters, allowing for engaging activities on any magnetic surface—from whiteboards to fridges—making learning fun and accessible. Transform your child's environment into a dynamic space for learning and creativity! Preschool
Why we love it:
Bold Block Magnetic Letters for Learning feature vibrant colors that turn any fridge into a mini-classroom, making spelling and wordplay a fun and colorful adventure for kids!

Unlock Literacy with Alphabet Chips!

hand2mind Lowercase Alphabet Chips are the perfect tools for our little learners as they embark on their literacy journey. These vibrant magnetic letters not only make learning to spell fun but also help foster letter recognition and phonics skills in an engaging way. We love how the color-coded vowels and consonants make it easier for kids to grasp the basics of reading and writing while playing! Packaged in a convenient storage container, they're ideal for both classroom and home learning experiences. 3-5 years
Why we love it:
Unlock Literacy with Alphabet Chips! features vibrant magnetic letters that turn spelling into a colorful adventure, making early reading skills feel like a playful game of discovery.

Magnetic Wand Reading Readiness Set

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
Why we love it:
Magnetic Wand Reading Readiness Set includes colorful chips that turn reading practice into a hands-on adventure, making literacy feel like one big, exciting game!

Skill Builders! 1st Grade Reading Set

The Skill Builders! 1st Grade Reading set is the perfect companion for young learners aged 6 and up, empowering them with essential reading, spelling, and phonics skills. As parents and educators, we cherish tools that make learning both effective and enjoyable, and this 88-piece collection does just that by blending engaging activities with curriculums tailored for success in elementary school. With features like a handy reusable carrying case for easy storage and transport, we can take learning on the go, inspiring a love for reading wherever we are! 6+ years
Why we love it:
Skill Builders! 1st Grade Reading Set features 88 engaging pieces that turn learning into an adventure, making early literacy feel exciting and effortless for young readers on the go.

CCVC Builder Cards for Creative Learning

The Junior Learning CCVC Builder Cards make phonics fun and engaging for kids! Perfectly designed for early learners, these cards help children identify sounds and build CCVC words through play. Featuring colorful imagery and phoneme color coding, these cards enhance sound recognition and literacy skills. Pair them with the CVC Tub of Tri blocks for a hands-on experience that not only enriches vocabulary but also fosters creativity and critical thinking in a playful, interactive way. 4-7 years
Why we love it:
CCVC Builder Cards for Creative Learning feature colorful imagery and phoneme color coding, turning phonics practice into a vibrant game that builds both vocabulary and imagination.

Colorful Magnetic Letters for Fun Learning

The Really Good Stuff Individual User Plastic Magnetic Lower-Case Letters set is a fantastic tool for making spelling and phonics lessons a delightful experience! With 53 vibrant letters—22 red vowels and 31 blue consonants—children can engage hands-on with their learning. This interactive educational toy not only aligns with Common Core and state standards but also encourages essential skills like letter recognition, name-building, and confidence. Perfect for both home and school, these magnetic letters are sure to spark joy and creativity in every child's literacy journey! 3-7 years
Why we love it:
Colorful Magnetic Letters for Fun Learning includes 53 vibrant letters that transform spelling and phonics lessons into a hands-on, magnetic adventure for budding readers.

Big Box of Sentence Building Fun

Carson Dellosa Big Box of Sentence Building for Kids is the ultimate tool for nurturing budding writers and communicators! With 250 colorful pieces that cover sight words and phonics, this game transforms sentence construction into a playful and engaging activity. Not only does it enhance vocabulary and grammar skills, but it also fosters creativity and storytelling, all while keeping kids excited about learning. We love how it encourages teamwork and collaborative learning, making it perfect for both home and classroom settings! 5+ years
Why we love it:
Big Box of Sentence Building Fun comes with 250 colorful pieces that make learning to write and communicate feel like an exciting game of creativity and teamwork.

Interactive Hot Dots Alphabet Adventure

The Educational Insights Hot Dots Alphabet Set is a fantastic tool for preschoolers aged 3 and up to kickstart their reading journey! With 72 engaging activities, this interactive set introduces children to the alphabet through playful exploration. The instant feedback from the Hot Dots pen not only builds their confidence but also encourages self-directed learning as they practice letter recognition, sounds, and formation. Perfect for parents and educators aiming to equip little learners with essential foundational skills in readiness for kindergarten! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Interactive Hot Dots Alphabet Adventure includes 72 engaging activities that turn letter learning into a fun, confidence-boosting journey, making phonics feel like playtime magic!

Magnetic Uppercase Letters for Learning

Teacher Created Resources Magnetic Letters - Uppercase brings the excitement of the alphabet right into your home! This vibrant set of 48 letters, featuring seven eye-catching colors, makes learning to read and spell engaging for children aged 6 and above. Each letter is perfectly sized for little hands, allowing for hands-on exploration and the development of essential literacy skills. Packed in a sturdy case, this educational tool not only fosters creativity and imagination but also helps young learners master phonics and build confidence in their reading abilities! 6+ years
Why we love it:
Magnetic Uppercase Letters for Learning features 48 vibrant letters that transform spelling into a colorful adventure, making early literacy feel like a fun game instead of a chore.

Alphabet Sensory Bubble Poppers

The hand2mind Alphabet Sensory Bubble Poppers are a delightful way to combine fun and learning for young children. These fidget toys not only enhance fine motor skills but also serve as a hands-on approach to phonics and spelling, making them an ideal choice for preschool classrooms and calm-down corners. We love how they engage kids in literacy activities while providing a satisfying sensory experience that helps with focus and relaxation. Preschool
Why we love it:
Alphabet Sensory Bubble Poppers are engaging, hands-on fidget toys that seamlessly blend learning and play, turning phonics practice into a satisfying sensory experience.

Unlock Literacy with Reading Rods Fun!

hand2mind Reading Rods Prefixes & Suffixes is an extraordinary tool designed to make learning fun and interactive for our young readers! These vibrant, color-coded rods allow our kids to explore the world of phonics, building essential skills like decoding, spelling, and understanding word roots. By engaging with these tactile manipulatives, our little learners get to grasp important literacy concepts and build their confidence in reading, while enjoying hands-on activities that keep them motivated and excited about learning! 5-10 years
Why we love it:
Unlock Literacy with Reading Rods Fun! features vibrant, color-coded rods that make diving into phonics feel like a hands-on adventure, transforming reading into a joyful quest for learning.

LeapFrog Slide to Read ABC Flash Cards

The LeapFrog Slide to Read ABC Flash Cards brings the magic of reading right to your preschooler’s fingertips! This interactive tablet introduces letters, sounds, words, and sentences in a fun and engaging way, capturing children's imaginations while fostering early literacy skills. With colorful illustrations and the ability to tap into sounds and songs, your child will learn through play, boosting their vocabulary and comprehension. It's a wonderful tool for encouraging a love of reading, making learning a joyful experience for both kids and parents alike! 3+ years
Why we love it:
LeapFrog Slide to Read ABC Flash Cards feature interactive sounds and songs, making the journey to reading exciting and engaging for preschoolers and parents alike!

Unlock Reading Fun with Alien Word Flashcards

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
Why we love it:
Unlock Reading Fun with Alien Word Flashcards features 147 quirky alien word examples that make mastering phonics as exciting as a space adventure for young readers.

Hot Dots First Grade Reading Fun

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
Why we love it:
Hot Dots First Grade Reading Fun features an interactive workbook with 50 pages, turning reading practice into an exciting adventure that boosts our little ones' confidence.

Magnetic Letters for Early Literacy Fun

The Teacher Created Resources Magnetic Letters Deluxe Set is a vibrant and engaging way to introduce early literacy skills to children ages 3 and up. With a colorful assortment of 130 durable letters—52 uppercase in bold blue and 78 lowercase in bright red—kids can explore the world of phonics and spelling right on any magnetically receptive surface. This set promotes letter recognition, vocabulary development, and essential fine motor skills while keeping little learners entertained and excited about reading. Plus, the handy storage case makes cleanup and organization a breeze for busy parents and educators! 3+ years
Why we love it:
Magnetic Letters for Early Literacy Fun includes 130 durable letters that make exploring phonics feel like a delightful, colorful adventure right on the fridge or any magnetic surface.

Engaging Sight Word Learning Game

Educational Insights Sight Word Slam makes learning to read an adventure for young learners! Designed for kids 5 and up, this exciting game combines fun gameplay with essential reading skills, helping to improve vocabulary, phonics, and reading fluency. With two interactive modes, children can listen, slam, and learn as they recognize and spell over 185 sight words—making reading not only educational but incredibly enjoyable. Perfect for both classroom settings and playtime at home, Sight Word Slam offers a fantastic alternative to traditional learning methods. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Engaging Sight Word Learning Game features two interactive modes for exciting gameplay, turning reading practice into an adventure that kids can't resist!