Literacy

NEW!   Animal ABC Floor Game

A fun and active way to practice phonemic awareness and beginning letter sounds! Learn ABC's with a game of peak-and-seek and exciting animal characters. This game includes 26 jumbo animal cards (8"sq.) to set up on the floor and 26 double-sided "Show It" smaller cards (5"sq.). Find the correct animal that begins with the letter being shown (for example "B" is for "bear" and "S" is for "snake"). For younger kids who are not yet ready for the alphabet, show the other side of the smaller cards to match animal to animal. Spread the cards around the room or on the ground outside and get moving! The cards are durable and laminated for easy wipe-off. For 2 or more players. From 2 years.

L368		$23.95

ABC Puzzle Cards

Build early literacy skills with this set of colorful and sturdy puzzle cards! The set includes 26 two-piece puzzles that feature one letter of the alphabet (in uppercase and lowercase form) and a vocabulary word on one piece, and a full-color illustration of the word on the other. Designed with little ones in mind, each puzzle is self-correcting, which makes it easier for kids to puzzle out the one right answer. The set comes in a sturdy reusable box that doubles as a storage container when play time is done. Each completed puzzle is 5" x 3". From 3 years.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L798		$13.95

Alphabet Puzzle Cards

Build early literacy skills with this set of colorful and sturdy puzzle cards! The set includes 26 colorful three-piece puzzles featuring one letter of the alphabet in uppercase and lowercase form, as well as a full-color image of a vocabulary word that begins with that letter. Designed with little ones in mind, each puzzle is self-correcting, which makes it easier for kids to puzzle out the one right answer. The set comes in a sturdy reusable box that doubles as a storage container when play time is done. Each completed puzzle is 7" x 3". From 4 years.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L959		$13.95

3-Letter Word Puzzle Cards

Build early literacy skills with this set of colorful and sturdy puzzle cards! This set of 20 colorful three-piece puzzles helps kids master early spelling and language skills through brain-teasing puzzle play. Each puzzle features one simple three-letter vocabulary word, as well as a full-color illustration that matches the word in question. Designed with little ones in mind, each puzzle is self-correcting, which makes it easier for kids to puzzle out the one right answer. The set comes in a sturdy reusable box that doubles as a storage container when play time is done. Each completed puzzle is 4" x 4". From 3 years.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L248		$13.95

Spelling Puzzle Cards

Build early literacy skills with this set of colorful and sturdy puzzle cards! This set of 20 colorful three- and four-piece puzzles helps kids master early spelling and language skills through brain-teasing puzzle play. Each puzzle features one simple three- or four-letter vocabulary word, as well as a full-color illustration that matches the word in question. Designed with little ones in mind, each puzzle is self-correcting, which makes it easier for kids to puzzle out the one right answer. The set comes in a sturdy reusable box that doubles as a storage container when play time is done. Completed puzzles range from 4"sq. to 5.5" x 4". From 4 years.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L197		$13.95

Puzzle Cards Bundle for Building Literacy Skills

Build early literacy skills with these sets of colorful and sturdy puzzle cards! Designed with little ones in mind, each puzzle is self-correcting, which makes it easier for kids to puzzle out the one right answer. Each Puzzle Cards set comes in a sturdy reusable box that doubles as a storage container when play time is done. This bundle includes the ABC Puzzle Cards Set, the Alphabet Puzzle Cards Set, 3-Letter Word Puzzle Cards, and the Spelling Puzzle Cards.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L499	Set of 4	$49.95

Playfoam® Alphabet Set

The squishy, squashy way to learn letters! Follow the arrows on the cards to shape Playfoam into capital letters, A to Z. This activity provides tactile and sensory stimulation, helps develop fine motor skills, and teaches proper letter formation. Playfoam is non-toxic, never dries out, and won't stick to carpet or clothing! Contents: 8 Playfoam bricks in 8 colors, and 13 colorful, double-sided letter cards (5"x7"). For extra Playfoam see item E575.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L320		$16.95

Alphabet Box

Develop alphabet awareness and learn letter shapes and sounds. The Alphabet Box contains one uppercase and one lowercase letter card plus 3 object cards for each letter. Each object card has an illustration on one side and the lowercase letter on the reverse, enabling children to sort into groups and to self-check by turning the cards over. The base of the Alphabet Box also has printed letters for easy sorting and to help children put the cards back in the box. It can be used for a variety of phonemic awareness games. Includes 81 image cards and 54 letter cards, made of thick and sturdy cardboard. Sorting tray is made of plastic. Box measures 17" x 8.5".
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L566		$22.95

Letter Construction Activity Set

Snap together color-coded pieces to build uppercase and lowercase letters. Practice fine motor skills, letter recognition, and pre-handwriting! Includes 60 pieces and 13 activity cards with step-by-step directions. Largest piece measures 1.5"L x 10"H. From 3 years.

L876		$39.95

CVC Toolbox

Sound out and build CVC words! This is a handy tool for building CVC words in a multi-sensory way of learning. The plastic letter blocks lock together to make words that match the cards. The words are written on the back of the cards, so kids can self-check their work. When blocks are connected, they can be twisted and turned to make new words! Blocks are color coded: dark blue for initial sounds, red for vowels, light blue for final sounds. Contains 70 letter blocks and 30 word-building cards with real photography (4.5"L x 4"W). From 4 years.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L505		$29.95

A to Z Magnatabs

A fun way to learn writing the letters of the alphabet! As you "write" over the lines with the magnetic stylus, beads are pulled up, making a pleasant "click" sound and creating dotted lines. Once you've "written" all the letters with the magnetic end of the stylus, trace them again with the other end or with your finger to "erase" them by pushing all the beads back down! The sensory reinforcement makes this a fun activity that kids want to repeat again and again. Boards are 12" x 9". Stylus is 4"L.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L012	Magnatab - Uppercase	$31.95
L964	Magnatab - Lowercase	$31.95
H537	Magnatab - Numbers & Shapes	$26.95
L028	Set of all 3	$84.95

Sandpaper Letters Uppercase & Lowercase Set

Young learners will benefit from the important tactile experience of these letter cards. These durable cardboard cards are covered with fine sand and help students make the connection between the physical movement of forming letters and actual letter shapes. Each card has directional arrows to ensure proper formation. Includes 26 standard lowercase letters plus two alternative forms of l and t, and 26 standard upper case letters. Cards measure 4" x 3". From 3 years.

X741		$34.95

Do-A-Dot Play and Learn ABC

Use Do-A-Dot markers to fill in the circles that depict letters and numbers. A fun activity that develops eye-hand coordination. The Activity Book includes 28 thick pages that can be photocopied for use with many children. 11"x 8.5". Markers sold separately. The Rainbow Markers set includes red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. See more Activity Books in the Fine Motor category (Item F127).
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L981	Activity Book (markers sold separately)	$8.95
L219	Rainbow Do-A-Dot Markers (6 pack)	$18.95
F830	Class Pack of 25 Markers	$74.95

Plastic Framed Metal Whiteboards

Magnetic pieces will adhere to these magnetic plastic whiteboards. Dry erase markers wipe cleanly from the surface. Plastic frame is ribbed for easy grasping and has rounded corners for safety. Use these boards for all kinds of writing and drawing activities. 13"x 9.5". From 3 years.

L659	Set of 4	$34.95

NEW!   Light-Up Tracing Center

Practice writing letters and numbers the fun way - in sand! This light-up, interactive tray and stylus set engages multiple senses for a totally tactile learning experience. Place a card in the slot, then use the included stylus to copy that shape in the sand, creating a glowing, light-up letter or number. Includes LED sand tracing tray with lid (9" x 7"), 18 double-sided cards featuring letters and numbers (6" x 4"), stylus pen with rake tool, and 12 oz of sand. LED light requires 2 AAA batteries, not included.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L009		$28.95

Jumbo Uppercase Magnetic Letters

Every child loves to build simple words on the refrigerator with magnetic letters. These durable, plastic letters are brightly colored and BIG for little hands to easily handle. Set of 40 uppercase letters is packaged in a reusable storage container. Letters are 2.5"H. For ages 3 and up.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

X340	Set of 40	$18.95

NEW!   My First Bananagrams®

Perfect for the pre-reader and early learner, My First Bananagrams utilizes lowercase letters that help children grow a love for word games and wordplay, and aligns perfectly with reading curriculums. Can also be used for early literacy activities such as putting letters in alphabetical order or spelling children's names. Also included are combo-letter word building tiles, like "th" and "sh", which are the first step in word creation. With multiple mini games, My First Bananagrams creates a step-by-step play-progression towards ultimately learning to play a full game of Bananagrams. Includes 80 single letter tiles and 13 combo-letter tiles. For 1-4 players. From 4 years.

L316		$8.95

Multi-Stick Sandpaper Letters

Touch, match, trace, and learn letter shapes and sounds to improve phonics and handwriting skills! The unique, rough texture of these letters is fun to touch and trace, and the bright colors are visually appealing. The 26 multi-stick letters can be applied to the learning board (included) or other surfaces such as a whiteboard. Place letters in their correct sequence for learning the alphabet or matching initial sounds to the photos on the board. It can also be used with crayons for rubbing activities. Letters are color-coded, with consonants in blue and vowels in red. Board is 17" x 11".
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L345		$14.95

Interactive Reading Books

Created by a Special Education teacher, these unique books are a wonderful way to use the power of visual strategies to teach children how to create sentences and expand their language use. Children also learn to associate pictures with written words and develop matching skills, picture identification, labeling, and reading skills. Each of the 8 books includes movable pictures with hook-and-loop fasteners. The child matches each picture to its place in a sentence, or at a more basic level the child matches each picture to its identical image. Drawings are colorful and attractive. The fun, interactive nature of these books is rewarding to children with and without special needs. Books are 8"x 5", laminated and bound by two rings. Each book includes 12 activity pages plus picture library pages. Laminated cards are 2"x 2". From 3 years.

L683	I Go to School	$23.95
L330	Things I Do at Home	$23.95
L167	Action!	$23.95
L606	How Do I Feel?	$23.95
L385	The Ups and Downs of Opposites	$23.95
L972	Sounds Good to Me!	$23.95
L289	How Many?	$23.95
L997	What Color Is It?	$23.95
L724	Set of all 8 Books	$184.95

More Interactive Reading Books

Three new interactive reading books (see description under Interactive Reading Books in this category).

L062	What Do I Do?	$23.95
L120	Who's On First?	$23.95
L874	What Do I Say?	$23.95
L272	Set of all 3	$64.95

Learning Puzzles - Rhyming

Here's a fun way to teach and reinforce phonemic awareness! The 20 self-checking, 5-piece puzzles in the set are designed to help children recognize and generate rhyming words. Each puzzle is unique (great for self-checking) and features a target word at the center and four rhyming picture/word puzzle pieces. Includes 10 two-sided, self-checking puzzles (20 puzzles in all). Full puzzles are 8" sq.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L190	Set of 20	$15.95

Learning Puzzles - Beginning Sounds

A fun way to teach and reinforce beginning consonant letter sounds! The 20 self-checking, 5-piece puzzles in the set are designed to help children develop fluency with alphabet recognition skills. Each puzzle features a target letter at the center and four matching picture/word puzzle pieces. Each puzzle is unique, which makes self-correction a snap! Includes 10 two-sided, self-checking puzzles (20 puzzles in all). Full puzzles are 8" sq.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L660	Set of 20	$15.95

Letter and Word Formation Sand Trays

Solid wood trays that are perfect for tactile handwriting practice. The contrasting dark blue laminate bottom makes letters, words, numbers and doodles stand out clearly. The trays include lids and silica-free, fine-grain sand. The Letter Tray is 8" x 8", and the Word Tray is 15" x 8".
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L546	Letter Formation Sand Tray	$19.95
L163	Word Formation Sand Tray	$39.95

First Learning Puzzle - Alphabet

Two sets in one! This colorful set includes an activity guide and 26 self-checking, 3-piece puzzles designed to be used in two ways: as 2-piece puzzles and as 3-piece puzzles as children progress. The puzzles and activities are designed to help children recognize and name letters of the alphabet, match uppercase and lowercase letters, and identify letter sounds. Includes 26 3-piece puzzles (9" x 3").
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L283	Set of 26	$15.95

First Learning Puzzle - Rhyming

Two sets in one! This colorful set includes an activity guide and 25 self-checking, 3-piece puzzles designed to be used in two ways: as 2-piece puzzles and as 3-piece puzzles as children progress. The puzzles and activities are designed to help children read simple words, recognize and generate rhyming words, and identify spelling differences. Includes 25 3-piece puzzles (9" x 3").
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L537	Set of 25	$15.95