Toys That Develop Early Literacy
Engaging Soft Book for Little Readers
The Taggies Touch & Feel Soft Cloth Book is a delightful introduction to reading for babies and toddlers. This charming molasses sloth-themed book not only captures little ones' attention with its playful textures and sounds but also encourages sensory exploration, fine motor skills, and a love for storytelling. Each page invites cuddly interaction through crinkle paper and squeaky surprises, making storytime a vibrant adventure for both parents and their curious little ones. 0-2 years
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Engaging Soft Book for Little Readers features playful textures and crinkle sounds, making storytime a lively adventure that ignites tiny imaginations and nurtures budding readers.
ABC Magnetic Learning Set for Kids
The Mag Play + Learn ABC Magnet Learning Activity for Kids is an engaging way to introduce young learners to the world of letters and languages! Designed for children aged 3 and up, this delightful set not only teaches the ABCs but does so in English, German, Spanish, and French, broadening cultural horizons early on. With 63 vibrant magnetic letters and 52 first word cards, our little ones can enjoy hours of fun while developing vital skills like speech, language, and fine motor coordination—all without a screen in sight! 3+ years
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ABC Magnetic Learning Set for Kids includes 63 vibrant magnetic letters that make learning languages feel like a fun puzzle instead of a chore.
Unlock Learning with Alphabet Flash Cards!
Teacher Created Resources Alphabet Flash Cards (EP62041) are the perfect tool for sparking a love for learning in our little ones! These durable, double-sided cards not only introduce letters but also enhance vocabulary and phonetic skills, making learning fun and interactive. With teaching tips included, we can easily guide our kids through engaging activities, boosting their confidence and curiosity. 3+ years
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Unlock Learning with Alphabet Flash Cards features double-sided cards that make introducing letters a delightful adventure, turning learning into a playful bonding experience on the go.
Engaging Picture Words Flash Cards
The Teacher Created Resources Picture Words Flash Cards are an exciting tool for nurturing early literacy! With 56 durable, double-sided cards, these flash cards offer a fun way to introduce vocabulary, enhance language skills, and support reading development in young learners. We love how the included teaching tips help parents and educators make the most of each card, turning simple play into an enriching learning experience. Preschool
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Engaging Picture Words Flash Cards come with 56 durable, double-sided cards that transform vocabulary learning into an enjoyable game, making reading feel like playtime!
Boost Early Reading with Flash Cards!
Edupress™ Sight Words Flash Cards are designed to ignite a love for reading in our little ones! This colorful and captivating set of 170 double-sided cards not only helps kids master essential sight words but also enhances their vocabulary and fluency. As parents and educators, we appreciate the included tips, suggested activities, and the convenience of blank cards for personalized learning. Pre-K to 1st grade
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Boost Early Reading with Flash Cards! features 170 double-sided cards that transform sight word practice into an engaging adventure, perfect for igniting a lifelong love of reading.
Discover Letters with Peppa Pig's Car!
VTech Peppa Pig Learn and Go Alphabet Car is an enchanting way for our little ones to embark on a playful adventure while learning! As parents and educators, we love how this car toy introduces children to letters and sounds through engaging modes like Letters and Phonics. Not only does Peppa teach words for each letter, but she also emphasizes important safety messages, making learning both fun and practical. 2+ years
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Discover Letters with Peppa Pig's Car! introduces children to letters and sounds with delightful music, making learning feel like a joyful adventure alongside Peppa.
Alphabet Adventure Matching Cards
The Briarpatch First 100 Alphabet Matching Card Game is a delightful way for preschoolers to embark on their journey through the ABCs! With 48 jumbo cards designed just for little hands, kids will not only learn their letters but also engage in object matching that strengthens cognitive skills. Based on the beloved books by Roger Priddy, this game makes screen-free family time fun and educational, helping children to develop memory, focus, and social skills as they play together. Preschool
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Alphabet Adventure Matching Cards feature 48 jumbo cards perfect for little hands, transforming learning the ABCs into a fun-filled family game that sparks joy and connection.
On-the-Go Vehicle Puzzle Fun
The B. toys – Vehicles Wooden Peg Puzzle is a delightful introduction to the world of transportation for toddlers 18 months and older. With its vibrant, chunky pieces, this puzzle not only captivates little minds but also enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and critical sorting abilities. 18+ months
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On-the-Go Vehicle Puzzle Fun features vibrant, chunky pieces that engage toddlers' hands and minds, turning playtime into a fun-filled learning adventure about transportation.
Interactive Learning with Hi Phone
The B. toys Hi Phone is an engaging pretend play smartphone designed for toddlers aged 18 months and up. With its interactive buttons that teach numbers and allow for message recording, this toy not only entertains but also enhances early literacy and numeracy skills. 18+ months
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Hi Phone features interactive buttons that teach numbers and allow message recording, making communication fun while boosting essential early learning skills in little ones.
Interactive Language Learning Books for Toddlers
The LeapFrog 100 Words and 100 Animals Book Set is an exciting educational tool for little ones aged 18 months and up. These engaging, interactive books immerse children in a vibrant world of vocabulary while exploring the wonders of animals across 12 different habitats. With the ability to play vocabulary words, sounds, and music, they foster essential early language skills in a bilingual setting, seamlessly integrating English and Spanish. 18+ months
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Interactive Language Learning Books for Toddlers features immersive vocabulary alongside vibrant animal sounds, sparking bilingual curiosity in tiny learners while turning reading time into an adventure.
Spelling Fun with Match It! Puzzles
Match It! Spelling Jr. is the perfect introduction to spelling for little learners. 3-5 years
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Spelling Fun with Match It! Puzzles features 15 self-correcting puzzles that turn spelling into a colorful adventure, making early literacy feel like a game instead of a chore.
Engaging Alphabet Puzzle Cards for Kids
The Learning Resources Alphabet Puzzle Cards are the perfect blend of fun and education, designed for children aged 4 and up. With a set of 26 self-correcting three-piece puzzles, little ones will enjoy exploring letters while developing essential kindergarten readiness skills. These puzzles not only foster letter recognition but also enhance problem-solving abilities, as kids discover that there's only one right answer. 4+ years
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Engaging Alphabet Puzzle Cards for Kids feature 26 self-correcting puzzles that make mastering letters feel like a fun game, turning learning into an exciting treasure hunt.
ABC Puzzle Cards for Kindergarten Readiness
The Learning Resources ABC Puzzle Cards are an exciting way to introduce your little ones to the world of letters! Designed for ages 3 and up, these self-correcting puzzles not only make learning the alphabet fun but also build essential kindergarten readiness skills. With 26 engaging two-piece matching puzzles, children will develop their problem-solving abilities and boost their confidence as they explore each letter. 3+ years
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ABC Puzzle Cards for Kindergarten Readiness includes 26 engaging two-piece matching puzzles that transform learning letters into a fun, confidence-boosting adventure for little learners.
Magnetic Foam Fun: Rainbow CVC Objects
Junior Learning Rainbow CVC Objects Magnetic Foam Set is an incredible hands-on tool for igniting early phonics skills in our little learners! With 40 vibrant, tactile foam pieces, our children can physically explore and connect sounds to words, making the learning process not just educational but also immensely fun. The magnetic design elevates engagement, allowing us to create a variety of interactive activities that keep kids excited and curious. 4-5 years
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Magnetic Foam Fun: Rainbow CVC Objects features 40 vibrant, tactile foam pieces that transform sound and word exploration into a joyful hands-on adventure for little learners.
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
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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.
Splash into Learning with Buddy & Barney!
Buddy & Barney Bath Toy Stickers transform bath time into a fun learning experience for little ones. With 38 colorful foam alphabet letters, children are encouraged to explore their creativity while developing language skills and early literacy. Parents love how these mess-free stickers turn every wash into an engaging opportunity for spelling and word formation, making education as enjoyable as splashing in the tub! 3-5 years
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Splash into Learning with Buddy & Barney! includes 38 colorful foam alphabet letters that turn bath time into an exciting adventure for spelling and word formation.
Playfoam Shape & Learn Alphabet Fun
Educational Insights Playfoam Shape & Learn Alphabet Mini Set is a delightful way to bring letters to life! As parents and educators, we know how important it is to spark creativity and ensure learning is both engaging and interactive. This squishy, mess-free Playfoam allows our little ones to mold and shape letters, developing fine motor skills while having a blast. 3+ years
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Playfoam Shape & Learn Alphabet Fun features squishy, mess-free Playfoam that lets kids mold letters while developing fine motor skills, turning learning into an imaginative art project.
Poke-a-Dot Alphabet Adventure Awaits!
Melissa & Doug Poke-a-Dot Alphabet Learning Cards turn learning the alphabet into an interactive and fun adventure for our little ones! These jumbo-sized cards not only feature letters and objects but also include exciting dots that pop and click, making every poke a delightful experience. As we explore the alphabet together, we notice how these cards encourage language development, counting, and fine motor skills in our toddlers and preschoolers. 1-6 years
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Poke-a-Dot Alphabet Adventure Awaits! features exciting pop and click dots that make learning the alphabet a delightful hands-on experience, turning playtime into a fun learning adventure.
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. 3-6 years
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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.
Pluffle® Sensory Exploration Set
The Educational Insights Pluffle® Black & White 2-Pack is the perfect sensory bin filler, engaging toddlers and preschoolers in hands-on learning while supporting fine motor skills and self-regulation. Its lightweight, fluffy texture is not only mesmerizing but also non-sticky, making cleanup a breeze—a blessing for busy parents and educators! This versatile base invites creativity as you can easily incorporate additional manipulatives for multipronged learning experiences in math and reading. 3+ years
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Pluffle® Sensory Exploration Set features a lightweight, fluffy texture that makes cleanup a breeze while inviting endless opportunities for imaginative, hands-on learning.
Crayola Art Supplies Bundle for Young Creators
The Crayola Young Kids Art Supplies Bundle is the perfect gateway for budding artists! Designed for children 36 months and older, this set not only sparks creativity but also fosters essential skills like fine motor development and color recognition. With 8 Tripod Grip Crayons and Markers, little hands can explore vibrant colors while mastering their grip and coordination. 36 months and up
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Crayola Art Supplies Bundle for Young Creators includes 8 Tripod Grip Crayons and Markers, making it perfect for enhancing grip and fostering artistic expression at an early age.
Baby Shark's Learning Adventure Tablet
The WowWee Baby Shark's Big Show! Kids Tablet transforms screen time into an engaging learning experience for toddlers. With five interactive activities focused on letters, numbers, and spelling, this delightful tablet helps build fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while keeping kids entertained alongside their favorite undersea characters. 2-5 years
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Baby Shark's Learning Adventure Tablet features five interactive activities that turn learning into a splashy good time with beloved undersea characters. Watching our little ones sing and explore while building essential skills feels like a win-win. Plus, it’s nice to know that while they're having fun, they’re also getting a head start on letters and numbers—now that’s a clever catch!
Opposites Puzzle: Fun Learning Adventure!
Bendon TS Shure Opposites 30-Piece Matching Puzzle with Tin Storage Case is a delightful way for our little ones to explore the concept of opposites while having tons of fun! This colorful puzzle not only captivates their attention but also fosters essential skills like hand-eye coordination and cognitive recognition. As parents and educators, we appreciate how this compact tin case makes it perfect for travel, ensuring learning can happen anywhere. 3+ years
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Opposites Puzzle: Fun Learning Adventure! includes 30 colorful pieces that turn learning about opposites into a delightful game, making travel fun and educational together.
Learn and Play with PAW Patrol Blocks
Melissa & Doug PAW Patrol Wooden ABC Block Truck is the perfect blend of fun and learning for our little ones! This interactive toy not only captivates preschoolers with their favorite PAW Patrol characters but also encourages early literacy and numeracy skills through colorful, themed blocks. As kids engage in imaginative play and teamwork scenarios with the three wooden figures, they develop essential social and emotional skills, all while having a blast! 3-5 years
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Learn and Play with PAW Patrol Blocks includes colorful, themed blocks that transform playtime into an engaging learning experience, helping kids build essential skills while having fun with their favorite characters.