Toys That Develop Phonics
Our Top 5 Picks
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.
Osmo: Ignite Learning with Interactive Play
Osmo - Little Genius Starter Kit for iPad is an incredible blend of tangible play and digital learning that truly captivates our little ones! As parents and educators, we love how this kit encourages creativity while reinforcing essential skills in counting, shapes, and phonics. With engaging games like Shape Builder and Counting Town, kids are not just playing; they're immersing in a hands-on adventure that helps build their cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills. 3-5 years
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Osmo: Ignite Learning with Interactive Play offers engaging games that blend tangible play with digital learning, making math and literacy feel like a hands-on adventure.
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 Fun
Skill Builders! 1st Grade Reading is our go-to resource for laying a strong foundation in language skills for our little ones. This engaging 88-piece set offers hands-on activities that make learning about phonics, word blends, and high-frequency words both enjoyable and effective. 6+ years
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Skill Builders! 1st Grade Reading Fun includes 88 engaging pieces that transform learning phonics and sight words into an interactive adventure that packs up for on-the-go fun!
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.
Boost Reading Skills with Fun Flash Cards
Teacher Created Resources Phonics Flash Cards are designed to make learning to read and spell a joyful adventure! As fellow parents and educators, we know how essential it is for our children to grasp the sounds of letters and combinations. This vibrant set not only captivates students' attention with its colorful designs but also encourages engagement in individual, group, or classroom settings. 4-8 years
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Boost Reading Skills with Fun Flash Cards captivates learners with colorful designs and versatile activities, turning reading into a joyful adventure and building a strong foundation for literacy.
CVC Word Mastery with Fun Flash Cards
Teacher Created Resources Decoding CVC Words Flash Cards (EP62057) are a fantastic way to engage young learners in their reading journey! Each colorful card is crafted to captivate attention while teaching essential phonics skills through sound buttons, making decoding easy and enjoyable. We appreciate how these cards promote independent learning, teamwork, and classroom interaction, offering a variety of suggested activities for parents and educators to enhance learning experiences. 4+ years
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CVC Word Mastery with Fun Flash Cards features engaging sound buttons that make learning phonics feel like a fun team game instead of a chore—who knew reading could be this entertaining?
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.
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. 6-7 years
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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. 3+ years
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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.
Engage with Elkonin Box Magnetic Boards
The hand2mind Elkonin Box Magnetic Answer Board is an exciting, interactive tool that makes learning phonemic awareness and phonics an engaging experience for our kids. With double-sided boards featuring 3-sound and 6-sound Elkonin boxes, children can easily segment, blend, and manipulate sounds while building their reading skills. The set also includes delightful foam magnetic circles and hearts, bringing hands-on fun to the classroom as they explore sight words. Preschool
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Engage with Elkonin Box Magnetic Boards feature double-sided designs for 3-sound and 6-sound activities, making reading a hands-on adventure that kids can tackle together.
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. 5+ years
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Engaging Sight Word Learning Game features two interactive modes for exciting gameplay, turning reading practice into an adventure that kids can't resist!
Alphabet Hexagon Puzzle Pairs
The eeBoo Hexagon Puzzle Pairs - Alphabet is an engaging pre-reading activity that makes learning letters a delightful adventure for our little ones! With 33 colorful hexagon-shaped puzzle pairs, children match vibrant pictures to letters, fostering essential skills like recognition, vocabulary expansion, and early phonics understanding. This hands-on approach not only cultivates a love for reading but also strengthens fine motor skills as kids piece together the puzzle. 3+ years
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Alphabet Hexagon Puzzle Pairs features 33 colorful hexagon-shaped puzzle pairs that make discovering letters a lively journey, turning learning into playtime for our eager little readers.
Rainbow Phonics Alien Words Cards
Rainbow Phonics - Alien Words is a delightful set of 148 made-up word cards designed to elevate phonics learning for our little ones aged 4 and up. These vibrant flashcards not only excite young minds with their engaging graphics but also help children distinguish sounds from word associations in a fun and imaginative way. By following a thoughtfully crafted progression plan, these cards are perfect as standalone tools or as part of a broader educational program, making learning phonics both captivating and effective at home or in the classroom. 4+ years
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Rainbow Phonics Alien Words Cards come with 148 imaginative word cards that make phonics fun and engaging, turning reading practice into a delightful intergalactic adventure!