Toys That Develop Phonemic Awareness
Engaging Early Readers: The Pods Adventure
Junior Learning Decodable Readers The Pods is a fantastic resource for guiding our little ones through the exciting journey of reading. Designed for ages 5 and up, this collection introduces the first 21 letter sounds in a captivating way through 12 colorful fiction books. With a focus on the Science of Reading, it not only boosts literacy skills but also helps our children gain confidence as they embark on their reading adventures. 5+ years
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Engaging Early Readers: The Pods Adventure includes 12 colorful fiction books that make learning to read feel like an exciting journey rather than a chore.
Exploring Phonics with Magnetic Word Tiles
The hand2mind Advancing Phonics Word Work Small Group Set is a fantastic interactive tool for kindergarten educators and parents alike! This engaging collection allows young learners to build, blend, and segment words with fun magnetic tiles and activity mats. With double-sided write-on/wipe-off mats and color-coded letters, kids develop crucial phonemic awareness and literacy skills in a hands-on way. Kindergarten
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Exploring Phonics with Magnetic Word Tiles includes fun magnetic tiles and write-on/wipe-off mats, turning reading practice into a creative adventure that boosts literacy with every play!
Engaging Phonics Word-Building Tiles
The hand2mind Phonics Word-Building Magnetic Letter Tiles are a fantastic resource for kindergarten educators and parents eager to ignite a love for reading in young learners. With these colorful and durable tiles, children can explore building, blending, and segmenting words in a playful manner that promotes phonemic awareness and letter recognition. Their unique heart-word method makes it easy to teach high-frequency and sight words, ensuring children not only learn to read but also develop foundational literacy skills that will serve them throughout their academic journey. Kindergarten
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Engaging Phonics Word-Building Tiles feature colorful, durable tiles that transform learning to read into a playful adventure, turning every session into a mini literacy celebration!
Magnetic Letters for Fun Word Building
The hand2mind Alphabet Word Work Small Group Set transforms the way we approach early literacy in a playful and engaging manner! Perfectly equipped for group learning, this set allows children to explore letter sounds and word building while developing phonemic awareness in a hands-on environment. With color-coordinated magnetic letters and interactive write-on/wipe-off mats, kids can enjoy organized, frustration-free activities that make learning to read a joyous adventure. Preschool
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Magnetic Letters for Fun Word Building includes color-coordinated letters and interactive mats, making early literacy a collaborative and joyful journey instead of a daunting task.
Mini Muffin Phonics Fun Made Easy
Learning Resources Mini Muffin Phonics Activity Set is a delightful way to introduce your little one to essential English language arts skills! With engaging activities like letter identification and beginning sounds, this set makes learning feel like play. Plus, the 26 picture cards foster early vocabulary development while the rhyming muffin activity cards help build a solid foundation in word families. 3-6 years
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Mini Muffin Phonics Fun Made Easy includes 26 picture cards that make learning language arts exciting, helping our children build a strong foundation while they play and explore.
Engaging Alphabet Picture Mnemonic Cards
The hand2mind Alphabet Picture Mnemonic Cards are a delightful and effective way to introduce young learners to the world of letters! Featuring colorful illustrations that connect each letter to familiar objects, these cards encourage letter recognition and phonemic awareness through visual cues. With both uppercase and lowercase letters, they offer a seamless transition for children as they embrace phonics and word-building activities. 2-5 years
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Engaging Alphabet Picture Mnemonic Cards feature colorful illustrations that connect letters to familiar objects, making learning the alphabet feel like a joyful treasure hunt for young minds.
Talking Mirror Phoneme Exploration Set
The hand2mind Talking Mirror My Sounds Phoneme Set offers an exciting and interactive way for children to develop phonemic awareness and early literacy skills! With 44 sounds of the English language at their fingertips, kids can explore the sounds that make words come to life through a combination of engaging visuals and fun auditory feedback. This innovative tool not only helps young learners master the building blocks of reading but also encourages them to practice correct mouth and tongue positions, fostering speech development in a multi-sensory environment. Preschool
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Talking Mirror Phoneme Exploration Set allows kids to explore 44 sounds of the English language, making mastering reading a fun, multi-sensory adventure at their fingertips!
Hexagon Puzzle Pairs for Early Readers
The eeBoo Hexagon Puzzle Pairs - Simple Words is a delightful pre-reading activity for little learners aged 3 and up. As our kids match pictures with words, they embark on a fun journey to build phonemic awareness, which is essential for effective reading. With 33 colorful hexagonal pairs, each sturdy piece not only stimulates the mind but also captivates attention with vibrant imagery, making early reading engaging! 3+ years
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Hexagon Puzzle Pairs for Early Readers includes 33 colorful hexagonal pairs that turn word and picture matching into an exciting adventure, igniting a lifelong love for reading!
Rainbow Phonics: Fun Learning Adventure
Rainbow Phonics - Letter Sounds is a fantastic tool for sparking early literacy in our little learners! Designed with vibrant illustrations and catchy captions, these 151 durable cards engage kids ages 4 and up in mastering essential spelling-to-sound patterns. Whether used in the classroom or at home, this resource promotes independent learning and reinforces phonemic awareness through a structured progression. 4+ years
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Rainbow Phonics features 151 durable cards that turn phonics into a colorful and engaging learning adventure, making literacy feel like a fun game rather than a chore.
Hexagon Puzzle Pairs: Rhyming Fun!
eeBoo: Hexagon Puzzle Pairs - Rhyming Words is the perfect gateway to early literacy for our little ones! These vibrant, hexagonal puzzle pieces encourage children to explore the delightful world of rhymes, sharpening their listening skills while bonding with friends or family. With 33 pairs to match, kids aged 3 and up can develop phonemic awareness and other essential pre-reading skills, all while having a blast. 3+ years
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Hexagon Puzzle Pairs: Rhyming Fun! comes with 33 vibrant puzzle pairs that make exploring rhymes a delightful bonding experience, fostering essential pre-reading skills and eco-friendly playtime.
Elkonin Boxes: Pop, Learn, and Play!
The hand2mind Elkonin Box Sensory Bubble Poppers are a vibrant and dynamic tool designed to enhance phonemic awareness for young learners. By engaging children in fun popping activities, they develop essential skills such as blending sounds and segmenting words while gaining fine motor control and stress relief. A must-have for any classroom or home learning environment, these toys make reading fun and interactive, ensuring kids are excited about literacy. Preschool
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Elkonin Boxes: Pop, Learn, and Play! turns sound blending into a delightful popping game, making literacy fun and engaging while providing stress relief for little hands.
Say-a-Sound Sorting Sharks for Phonemic Fun
The Learning Resources Say-a-Sound Sorting Sharks are a delightful way to engage children in phonemic awareness! Perfect for little learners, this educational toy helps kids sort picture cards to match them with their corresponding sounds, laying the groundwork for strong reading skills. With bright color-coded cards covering all 44 English phonemes, it’s not just fun; it’s a dynamic tool for parents and educators to foster literacy, support speech therapy, and encourage active learning in the classroom or at home. Preschool
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Say-a-Sound Sorting Sharks for Phonemic Fun features bright color-coded cards that make learning sounds a splashy adventure, turning literacy into a playful experience for little learners.
Spell & Drop Word-Building Adventure
The Educational Insights Spell & Drop Word-Building Set is the perfect companion for our bright little learners aged 4 and up! This engaging set combines interactive letter tiles with illustrated sight word cards, making phonics and spelling as fun as a game. As our kids explore early reading words like 'cat' and 'bus,' they not only boost their letter recognition and phonemic awareness but also get to watch their creations slide down a fun chute! 4+ years
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Spell & Drop Word-Building Adventure features interactive letter tiles that slide down a fun chute, making early reading feel like an exciting game and not just practice.
Engaging Magnetic Phonics Sound Boards
hand2mind Desktop Magnetic Sound Wall Boards are the perfect companion for any classroom seeking to enhance phonemic and phonological awareness. We’ve seen how these vibrant, interactive boards transform learning into an engaging hands-on experience. With double-sided write-on/wipe-off surfaces—featuring a Consonant Chart and Vowel Valley—students can visualize their learning journey, building essential reading skills with every lesson. 5-8 years
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Engaging Magnetic Phonics Sound Boards are double-sided with write-on/wipe-off surfaces, making phonics practice feel like a fun game instead of another homework assignment.
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