Toys That Develop Vocabulary
Our Top 5 Picks
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.
Scrabble Slam: Fast-Paced Word Fun!
Winning Moves Scrabble Slam is a thrilling twist on the classic Scrabble experience that brings everyone together for fast-paced fun! We love how this game encourages teamwork and quick thinking while developing vocabulary skills. Players work together to create new words by rapidly playing letter cards, helping kids enhance their spelling, cognitive skills, and creativity. 8+ years
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Scrabble Slam brings fast-paced word action to the table, turning family game night into a laughter-filled vocabulary workout that keeps everyone on their toes!
SpellChecked: A Fun Spelling Card Game
Teacher Created Resources SpellChecked Card Game is a fantastic way to engage our kids in spelling while having a blast! With 208 vibrant cards, players not only learn to spell by identifying images but also gain confidence even if they need a hint. It offers various levels of difficulty, allowing everyone from third graders to their grandparents to play together, creating a bonding experience filled with laughter and friendly competition. 8+ years
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SpellChecked offers 208 vibrant cards that make spelling a competitive blast for all ages, turning learning into a fun family bonding experience packed with laughter.
Suuuper Size Memory Game for Little Learners
Banana Panda Suuuper Size Memory Game - Wild Animals is the perfect introduction to the world of games for our little ones! With its vibrant, oversized cards featuring adorable wild animal illustrations, this game not only entertains but also fosters essential skills in memory, concentration, and critical thinking. As parents and educators, we understand how delightful it is to watch children engage with colorful flashcards, learning new words while having a blast! 2-4 years
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Suuuper Size Memory Game for Little Learners features oversized cards with adorable wild animal illustrations, making learning new words feel like a colorful jungle adventure.
Engaging Kindergarten Writing Activity Set
The Learning Resources Skill Builders! Kindergarten Writing Activity Set is a treasure trove of educational fun for our little ones aged 5 and up. This 38-piece set transforms writing practice into exciting play, helping children master essential skills like letter tracing, vocabulary, and pencil control. 5+ years
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Engaging Kindergarten Writing Activity Set includes 38 fun pieces that turn writing practice into an adventure, making essential skills feel like play for our little ones.
Electrifying Hangman Fun for Families
Electronic Hangman Game is the perfect way to make learning spelling and vocabulary an exciting part of family game night! This innovative twist on the classic game sparks friendly competition while boosting critical thinking and language skills. With vibrant lights and engaging sound effects, kids will be captivated as they guess letters and challenge each other across four difficulty levels. 6+ years
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Electrifying Hangman Fun for Families features vibrant lights and engaging sound effects, making spelling a thrilling showdown that sparks laughter and learning at home.
Scrabble Classic: Build Words, Bond Together!
Scrabble Classic Refresh Crossword Game is the perfect way to bring family and friends together for a memorable game night! As we gather around the board, our kids will not only have a blast but also develop essential skills like vocabulary, spelling, and strategic thinking. With 100 beautiful wooden tiles and a textured gameboard, we can create an engaging atmosphere that encourages friendly competition and teamwork. 8+ years
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Scrabble Classic: Build Words, Bond Together! features 100 beautiful wooden tiles, making game night a charming blend of learning and laughter that strengthens family bonds.
Moose Games: Match and Spell Fun
ORCHARD TOYS Moose Games Match and Spell Game is a delightful entry into the world of reading and spelling for our youngest learners. With two engaging ways to play, kids aged 4 and up can develop critical language and literacy skills while having a blast with friends or family. This game not only enhances vocabulary but also fosters collaborative play, making it a perfect choice for small groups or one-on-one learning moments. 4+ years
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Moose Games: Match and Spell Fun features two engaging ways to play, making learning to read and spell a delightful adventure for kids that encourages teamwork and boosts confidence.
Engaging CVC Word Builder for Kids
The hand2mind Beginning Word Builder is an exciting educational tool for children aged 3 to 5. This innovative toy combines durable letter wheels with engaging Activity Cards to make learning vowel-consonant (VC) and consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words a playful adventure! As parents and educators, we love how it fosters early literacy skills by turning word building into an interactive game, allowing kids to spin their way to mastering sight words and spelling. 3-5 years
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Engaging CVC Word Builder for Kids comes with 60 double-sided flashcards that turn reading practice into a fun spinning game—perfect for building vocabulary without the typical homework struggle!
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!
Peppa Pig’s Alphabet Adventure
Peppa Pig's Alphabet Case invites little learners into a colorful world of letters and sounds! This delightful toy is not just an alphabet puzzle; it’s a wholesome experience that nurtures early literacy skills, vocabulary, and fine motor abilities through playful engagement. As we explore each of the 26 vibrant letter pieces, we can bond over matching letters with their whimsical images from Peppa’s adventures, making learning feel like a joyful game. 3+ years
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Peppa Pig’s Alphabet Adventure features 26 vibrant letter pieces that transform learning into a playful bonding experience, making alphabet mastery an absolute delight.
Unlock Learning with 5-Letter Wordlet Fun!
5-Letter Wordlet is the perfect way for families and friends to engage in fun while honing their vocabulary skills. Inspired by the online word craze, this game transforms game night into an educational adventure, allowing kids to develop their spelling, critical thinking, and communication skills as they guess the secret word. With unlimited rounds thanks to the dry erase boards, it keeps everyone eager to learn and play together. 8+ years
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Unlock Learning with 5-Letter Wordlet Fun! features dry erase boards for unlimited rounds, making family game nights both engaging and a clever way to boost learning together.
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.
KOKODI Talking Flash Card Adventure
KOKODI Toddler Toys bring the world of words to life for children aged 2 to 5! This engaging set of talking flash cards features 224 sight words that not only teach language but also stimulate auditory and visual senses. As fellow parents, we love how these toys encourage parent-child interactions, fostering a love for learning while enhancing vocabulary, language skills, and coordination. 2-5 years
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KOKODI Talking Flash Card Adventure features 224 sight words that spark exciting learning moments, turning every interaction into a vibrant vocabulary-building journey for little learners.
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.
Learn and Play with Flash Cards!
Teacher Created Resources Categories Flash Cards offer an exciting way to engage young minds in learning! With 55 beautifully designed, full-color cards, children can explore and categorize words while developing essential vocabulary and organizational skills. These flash cards are perfect for group activities, one-on-one learning, or even as a helpful resource for parents looking to make learning fun at home. 3-8 years
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Learn and Play with Flash Cards! features 55 beautifully designed cards that turn vocabulary building into an engaging adventure, making learning a colorful group or solo experience.
Spin Master Upwords: Stack & Spell Fun
Upwords, the Stackable Word Game, is a fantastic way to blend fun and learning for families! Designed for players aged 8 and above, this engaging game allows kids to develop crucial literacy skills such as vocabulary, spelling, and strategic thinking. With its unique rotating board and high-stacking mechanics, players not only challenge each other but also gain a sense of accomplishment as they stack their way to victory. 8+ years
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Spin Master Upwords features a unique rotating board that makes spelling feel like a fun, competitive tower-building adventure, while sneaking in valuable literacy skills.
Chuckle & Roar Alphabet Matching Game
Chuckle & Roar Matching Game Alphabet is a delightful board game designed for children aged 3 and up. This engaging concentration game encourages our little ones to sharpen their memory skills while reinforcing letter recognition and vocabulary. With 52 durable, thick cardboard tiles to explore, kids can play solo or enjoy a fun-filled group activity, making it a fantastic choice for family game night or preschool playdates. 3+ years
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Chuckle & Roar Alphabet Matching Game features 52 durable tiles that turn letter learning into a lively group activity, keeping kids engaged while sharpening their memory skills.
Dr. Seuss Scrabble: Rhymes and Words Unite!
Scrabble Dr. Seuss Board Game turns an already beloved classic into a whimsical adventure! As fellow parents and educators, we know how important it is to nurture our children's love for language, and this game brings the magic of Dr. 8+ years
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Dr. Seuss Scrabble: Rhymes and Words Unite! puts whimsical Dr. Seuss cards in play, turning family game night into a riot of laughter and wordplay while expanding our kids' vocab.
Rainbow Memory Match Game Fun!
eBoo Rainbow Memory and Matching Game is an enchanting way for our children to learn while having fun! This classic concentration game not only provides endless joy in matching colorful tiles, but it also sharpens essential skills like observation, concentration, and visual memory. With pairs of vibrant colors and adorable animals, our little ones can enrich their vocabulary and discover the beauty of hues as they play. 3+ years
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Rainbow Memory Match Game Fun! features pairs of vibrant colors and adorable animals, making skill-building feel like pure joy and encouraging playful learning with every match.
Engaging Puzzle Fun for Curious Minds
Three Little Twigs: Puzzle Book 8pc Bundle is the perfect solution for keeping our kids entertained while sharpening their minds! With four themed word search books and four crossword puzzle books, children aged 9 and up can dive into worlds of vocabulary and critical thinking. These puzzles not only boost spelling and language skills but also enhance problem-solving abilities—it's like a workout for their brains! 9+ years
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Engaging Puzzle Fun for Curious Minds includes four themed word search and crossword books, making learning feel like a delightful adventure for young puzzle enthusiasts.
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!
Explore Dinosaurs with LeapFrog Book!
LeapFrog Touch and Learn Dinosaur Book invites our little explorers to dig into the incredible world of dinosaurs! With 14 interactive pages, children can touch colorful pictures to learn about different dinosaurs, where they lived, what they ate, and even how to pronounce their fascinating names. This engaging book not only sparks curiosity but also enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills as our kids make exciting discoveries. 2+ years
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Explore Dinosaurs with LeapFrog Book! features 14 interactive pages that turn every dino fact into a catchy song and a fun game, making learning incredibly engaging.
Unlock Language with ASL Flash Cards!
Carson Dellosa 216 American Sign Language Flash Cards for Kids is a fantastic way to introduce your little ones to the beautiful world of signing! These thoughtfully designed cards not only teach essential vocabulary and everyday phrases but also foster communication skills that can enhance literacy development. With colorful illustrations and clear instructions for each sign, we can support our children’s learning journeys in a hands-on, engaging way. 3+ years
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Unlock Language with ASL Flash Cards! includes colorful illustrations that make learning essential vocabulary a hands-on adventure, fostering expressive skills while connecting with kids in such a unique way.