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. 3-5 years
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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. 2+ years
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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. Preschool
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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.
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.
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. 2-5 years
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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.
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.
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.
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. 2-5 years
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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. 3-6 years
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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.
Hot Dots: Interactive Kindergarten Reading Fun
Educational Insights Hot Dots Let's Learn Kindergarten Reading Set is a fantastic way to spark a love for reading in our little ones! With its interactive pen and 50 pages of engaging activities, our kids can immerse themselves in vital skills like letter recognition and phonics, all at their own pace. This self-directed learning tool not only builds academic confidence but also makes learning feel like a fun adventure. 5+ years
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Hot Dots: Interactive Kindergarten Reading Fun includes an interactive pen and 50 pages of activities, turning reading practice into a delightful exploration that keeps kids engaged and eager to learn.
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. 3-7 years
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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. Preschool
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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! 3-5 years
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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! Preschool
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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. 6+ years
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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. 4-7 years
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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. 3-7 years
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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. 5+ years
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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. 3+ years
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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. 6+ years
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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
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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
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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. 3+ years
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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. 4+ years
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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.