Toys That Develop Reading Skills
Sight Words Level A Flash Cards
The Trend Enterprises Sight Words Level A Pocket Flash Cards are the perfect tool for young learners eager to boost their reading skills! Designed for kids ages 4 and up, these handy two-sided cards focus on 108 commonly-used words that help develop fluency and comprehension. As parents and educators, we know how crucial it is for our children to master these essential words that don't always follow phonics rules. 4+ years
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Sight Words Level A Flash Cards include 108 commonly-used words that help little readers build confidence on their reading journey, making each car ride a mini classroom adventure.
Teach My Preschooler Learning Kit
Teach My Preschooler Learning Kit is the ultimate all-in-one educational resource designed for children aged 3 and up. This engaging tool not only fosters reading, writing, and math skills, but also supports screen-free learning through delightful hands-on activities that make education feel like play. With over 70 pieces, including fun flashcards and a magic drawing board, we can easily guide our little learners through their preschool readiness journey, promoting essential cognitive and motor skills along the way. 3+ years
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Teach My Preschooler Learning Kit includes over 70 engaging pieces that make education feel like play, turning every learning moment into a fun adventure for our little ones.
Secret Sight Words: Fun with Fry Words
The Really Good Stuff Secret Sight Words game is an exciting way to engage young learners with the first 100 Fry words. Designed for Pre-K to 1st graders, this interactive game helps build essential reading skills through letter recognition and sound association. As kids line up the letter tiles to spell mystery words, they also develop self-checking strategies by using the corresponding images. Pre-K-1
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Secret Sight Words: Fun with Fry Words includes interactive letter tiles that make learning sight words feel like a treasure hunt, sparking excitement for reading along the way!
Slam Ships Sight Words Game
The Learning Resources Slam Ships Sight Words Game is a thrilling, interactive way to boost reading skills for children aged 5 and up. By collecting sight word cards during fast-paced gameplay, kids not only have a blast but also strengthen their vocabulary and word recognition in a fun environment. Perfect for playdates or family game nights, this versatile game grows alongside your child, featuring 110 double-sided sight word cards tailored to five different vocabulary levels. 5+ years
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Slam Ships Sight Words Game comes with 110 double-sided sight word cards, turning reading practice into an exhilarating treasure hunt that makes word learning a delightful family affair.
Pillow Pets Friendly Frog: Hop into Comfort!
Pillow Pets Friendly Frog 18" Stuffed Animal Plush Toy is the perfect companion for your little ones' adventures! This adorable plush not only sparks imaginative play but also encourages reading time and cozy cuddles, making it a must-have for any child’s room. When it's time to wind down, this sweet frog transforms into a soft pillow, offering comfort and security for nap time or travel. 3+ years
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Pillow Pets Friendly Frog is an 18" plush toy that transforms into a cozy pillow, making naptime a delightful adventure while nurturing emotional connections and early literacy.
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 Reading Fun: Match It! Puzzles
The Learning Journey: Match It! - 3 Letter Words is an exciting gateway for our little learners to explore the world of reading and spelling! With 20 vibrant, self-correcting puzzles, children will enhance their early reading skills while having a blast matching colorful pictures with words. 4-7 years
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Engaging Reading Fun: Match It! Puzzles includes 20 vibrant, self-correcting puzzles that turn early literacy into an exciting game, making learning feel like playtime magic!
Hot Dots First Grade Learning Fun
The Educational Insights Hot Dots First Grade Essentials: Reading & Math Workbook is a fantastic toolkit for parents and educators looking to spark a love for learning. Combining engaging activities with an interactive pen, this workbook provides instant feedback that empowers kids to build confidence in their reading and math skills. With a focus on foundational concepts such as vowel sounds and basic addition, it turns learning into an exciting adventure—perfect for bridging the gap before first grade or refreshing skills over the summer. 6+ years
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Hot Dots First Grade Learning Fun includes an interactive pen that provides instant feedback, making learning reading and math feel like an exciting adventure for kids.
Engaging Hot Dots for Preschool Learning
The Educational Insights Hot Dots Preschool Essentials: Reading & Math Workbook is a game-changer for our little learners! With engaging activity books and an interactive pen, children aged 4 and up can explore essential reading and math skills in a fun, self-paced way. This hands-on approach not only boosts their confidence but also cultivates a love for learning outside of the classroom. 4+ years
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Engaging Hot Dots for Preschool Learning includes an interactive pen that makes mastering reading and math a delightful adventure, turning practice time into playtime!
Interactive Decoding Words Flash Cards
The Teacher Created Resources Decoding Words Flash Cards provide an engaging way for learners of all ages to boost their reading skills through interactive sound buttons. By allowing students to decode words at their own pace, these cards foster better phonetic understanding and encourage independence in reading. Perfect for individual or group learning, they make reading practice enjoyable and effective for both classroom and home use. 5+ years
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Interactive Decoding Words Flash Cards feature engaging sound buttons that make reading practice feel like a game, turning your living room into a mini classroom of excitement.
Ignite Imagination with Story Dream Machine
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Cluck, Cluck Story Collection is a delightful way to bring storytime to life for our little ones! With three enchanting stories and a whimsical Zoey character that lights up the room, children can watch, listen, and read along, making each experience a magical adventure. This interactive approach not only captivates young minds but also nurtures essential reading skills and word recognition, setting the foundation for early literacy. 3+ years
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Ignite Imagination with Story Dream Machine features three enchanting stories that make reading feel like an adventure, sparking a love for books in little hearts.
Snackles: The Fun Learning Collectibles
The Snackles Series 2 Lamb & Jelly Belly Collectible Stuffed Animal is not just a cute plush companion; it's an educational tool that encourages imaginative play and storytelling! By discovering each Snackle's unique personality through their bios, kids enhance their reading skills and foster a love for learning while they embark on a collectible adventure. This ultra-soft plush is perfect for snuggling and serves as a delightful way for children to engage with concepts of collecting and sharing with friends. 3+ years
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Snackles: The Fun Learning Collectibles offers ultra-soft plush companions that inspire kids to dive into imaginative adventures while enhancing their reading skills through fun bios!
Snackles Series 2: Playful Learning Fun
Snackles Series 2 Puppy & Sonic Burger 8 Inch Plush is a delightful way to spark children's imagination while instilling the joy of collecting. These ultra-soft plush toys not only provide comfort but also encourage social-emotional skills as kids engage in imaginative play and storytelling with their new friends. By discovering the unique personalities and licensed snacks of each Snackle, children can enhance their reading skills and curiosity about the world around them. 3+ years
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Snackles Series 2: Playful Learning Fun features an ultra-soft 8-inch plush design that sparks children's imagination. It’s like having a cuddly companion that encourages storytelling and the joy of collecting, turning every playtime into an adventure where kids can explore unique personalities and flavors. This delightful blend of comfort and creativity not only entertains but also nurtures important social-emotional skills—plus, who wouldn’t want a Sonic Burger as their buddy?
Engaging Learning with Hot Dots Pete
Educational Insights Hot Dots Pete The Cat Preschool Reading & Math Workbook is a delightful way for our little ones to jump into the world of learning! With 200 captivating interactive activities, this workbook helps kids build essential reading and math skills, laying the foundation for kindergarten success. The included interactive pen provides instant feedback—think positive encouragement for the right answers and gentle nudges when they need a bit of help. 4-6 years
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Engaging Learning with Hot Dots Pete features 200 captivating interactive activities that transform learning into a playful adventure, making skills like reading and math a joy for little ones.
Bob Books Water Workbook: Read and Reveal Fun!
Bob Books Rhyming Words Water Workbook is a delightful way for our little ones to immerse themselves in the joys of reading while having a blast! This innovative water reveal coloring book not only entertains toddlers but also enhances essential reading skills through playful rhyming activities. As parents and educators, we can appreciate the clean and mess-free painting experience that travels beautifully, making it perfect for road trips or quiet time at home. 3-5 years
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Bob Books Water Workbook: Read and Reveal Fun! features a mess-free painting experience that makes reading feel like a thrilling adventure, perfect for travel or quiet time!
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.