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Language Arts & Literacy

Support after-school and summer literacy with language arts materials that strengthen reading readiness, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Kaplan’s selection includes activity cards, reading aids, writing games, stationery, journals, composition books, flip charts, and early literacy programs that help children practice communication, self-expression, fluency, fine motor development, and confidence across classrooms, enrichment programs, and summer learning experiences.

Learning alive™ Zoo Keeper 8.0
Item: 33257
Status: In Stock
$2,095.00
Grade PreK - Grade 3. Learning alive™ Zoo Keeper Edition a bundled suite of digital learning programs including Letters alive® Zoo Keeper Edition Kit, Math alive®, and a bonus of three interactive stories. This Learning Suite includes a full-year, supplemental curriculum designed to help students become proficient in reading and math. For one price, you can fill your classroom with our cast of 26 animated characters enhancing the way you teach reading and math. Enjoy the action, sounds and engagement as the animals seemingly come to life through the magic of Augmented Reality. Reading, math, and story time will never be the same and your students will love you for it!
Nemours® Reading BrightStart! The Complete Program for Early Literacy Success, Level 1
Item: 19721P
Status: In Stock
$3.95 - $1,099.95
The Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success puts teachers on the cutting edge of early literacy best practices with an exciting new approach to building reading readiness skills in struggling learners. This unique program is specifically designed for teaching early literacy skills to small groups of at-risk four- and five-year-old children, but is an effective teaching tool for all children in that age range. This exciting program implements Response to Intervention (RTI) in the classroom. The Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success is the perfect solution for Tier Two instruction. Copyright 2010.
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Crayola® Take Note!™ Chisel-Tip Dry-Erase Markers - 12 Count
Item: 34225
Status: In Stock
$17.95
3 years & up. Give dry-erase boards some new creative partners with these dry-erase markers from Crayola®. Including fun colors like Expresso Yourself and Back to the Fuchsia, this set of markers adds a unique twist to dry-erase art and activities. Don't worry, though; the markers will still enable children to develop writing skills and create masterpieces, just with a little more flair!
Flip Chart Tablets 24" x 32" 1.5" Rule - White Paper
Item: 0621
Status: In Stock
$21.95
25 sheets. White paper with 1.5" rules for easy use. Stand sold separately.
Composition Books - Set of 5
Item: 62892P
Status: In Stock
$12.95 - $18.95
Hard cover composition books. Measures 9.75" x 7.5". Set of 5. Choose 60 sheet or 100 sheet composition books.
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Preschool Journals - Set of 10
Item: 63183
Status: In Stock
$39.95
3 years & up. This inviting journal supports a variety of skills including fine motor, literacy, and memory. The 32 page journal offers several tips and ideas on journalism, explain how and why we journal, and how to extend the experience for children. Each page is blank to encourage drawing, writing, or a combination of both. Journal measures 11"L x 8.5W". Set of 10 journals.
Toobaloo
Item: 23122P
Status: In Stock
$7.95 - $29.95
4 years & up. Transform reading practice into a multi-sensory learning experience. All children will benefit from beginner readers, to children with speech disorders. Increase the opportunity of maximum reading comprehension by involving three senses: sight, sound, and touch. Hold like a telephone and hear the sound amplified through the earpiece. Perfect for every child in your classroom! Available individually or in a set of four. Measures 6.5"W x 1.75"L x 2.75"H. Made in the USA. Colors may vary.
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Dry-Erase Classroom Set - Set of 10
Item: 32826
Status: In Stock
$32.95
3 years & up. Write or draw on our dry-erase boards. Wipe clean and begin again! Each measures 9"L x 12"W.
Crayola® Washable, Dry Erase Bold & Bright Crayons - 8 Count
Item: 91055
Status: In Stock
$5.95
3 years & up. Spark your child's imagination with Crayola® Washable Dry Erase Bold & Bright Crayons! Perfect for use on both dark and white dry erase surfaces, these vibrant crayons deliver bold color without the mess of traditional markers. The set includes 8 eye-catching shades: red, orange, brown, yellow, green, blue, purple, and white, offering a full range of creative possibilities. Safe and kid-friendly, the crayons feature a non-toxic, odorless formula that easily washes off hands and clothing. A reusable dry erase cloth makes cleanup simple, and the built-in sharpener ensures your crayons are always ready for the next masterpiece. Great for classrooms or at-home fun, they're a colorful, mess-free alternative to dry erase markers.
Elementary Language Arts and Reading Kit
Item: 37490
Status: In Stock
$99.95
$49.95
4 - 8 years. Strengthen foundational literacy skills with the Elementary Language Arts and Reading Kit. This comprehensive collection of hands-on resources is designed to support reading, writing, vocabulary, comprehension, and language development. This kit provides engaging materials that help students build foundational and advanced literacy skills through active participation and guided practice. Activities support critical thinking, communication, reading fluency, word study, and comprehension while encouraging independent learning and collaborative instruction. Designed to meet the diverse needs of elementary learners, this versatile literacy kit helps educators create meaningful learning experiences that foster confidence and academic growth. Includes 271 pieces and an activity guide.
WhisperPhone® Element
Item: 25892P
Status: In Stock
$10.95 - $65.95
Grades K - 4. Help young children along the path to literacy with the WhisperPhone® Element. The WhisperPhone® uses an acoustic feedback tool that quickly transmits the sound of a child's voice to their ear. The WhisperPhone amplifies the child's voice directly to their ear, providing clear auditory feedback. The immediate auditory feedback encourages better enunciation and fluency, which are critical components of effective reading. This enables them to hear themselves reading and minimizes distracting noises so they can focus. This elevated focus will enable children to make significant strides toward literacy. The WhisperPhone provides a private and non-judgmental way for children to practice speaking and reading aloud, helping them become more comfortable with their voice and more willing to participate in classroom discussions and activities.
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Unifix® CVC Cubes
Item: 97772
Status: In Stock
$25.95
Grades K & up. This set of 90 single-letter cubes feature a lowercase letter on one side and uppercase on the other. Children can practice identifying letters and easily connect the blue consonant cubes and red vowel cubes to form words and phrases. Quantities are based on the frequency of use. Included: 90 Single-letter Cubes, Plastic Storage Container, and Guide.
24" x 16" Chart Tablet - White Paper - 1.5" Rule
Item: 61404
Status: In Stock
$7.95
3 years & up. Sharpen writing skills with this Chart Tablet. The 1.5" ruled lines on every page of this tablet give children plenty of space to practice their letters and numbers. The tablet also enables educators to take an active role in this practice by writing letters on the top line and having children either trace them or copy them on the next line. No matter how educators or children use it, this tablet will help improve children's writing skills. Measures 24"L x 16"W.
POP for Letters™ Alphabet Recognition Game
Item: 62128
Status: In Stock
$12.95
4 years & up. Make learning the alphabet even more fun with this exciting POP for Letters™ Practicing Alphabet Recognition and Early Literacy Skills Game. This popcorn themed alphabet game promotes letter recognition, collaborative play, early literacy skills, and fine motor skills. Simply draw a letter from the popcorn box and identify the letter and sound. Be careful not to pull a piece that says "POP". You'll have to put all your pieces back! Includes 100 die-cut popcorn pieces and a box for easy storage.
Writing Prompt Cubes
Item: 82828
Status: In Stock
$16.95
Grades 1 & up. Spark brainstorming and imagination with these writing prompt cubes. Students can use cubes in both creative storytelling and nonfiction writing activities. With different writing prompts on each side (36 prompts total), foam cubes offer a variety of ideas for individual or group writing projects. Cubes wipe clean and are quiet when rolled--perfect for centers. Activity guide included. Cubes measure 1.625".
CVC Word Building Cards
Item: 26800
Status: In Stock
$10.95
PreK & up. Set of 24 laminated cards with picture and color clues for children to build three-letter words with Unifix® Letter Cubes CVC Sets. Color illustrations of common objects and animals.
Learning to Sequence Sets
Item: 82213P
Status: In Stock
$10.95 - $28.95
4 years & up. Encourage critical cognitive development with these Learning to Sequence Sets. These sets depict a story over a certain number of scene cards (3, 4, or 6) and prompt children to tell the story by arranging the cards in the right order. Interacting with these engaging stories will cultivate sequencing skills that will benefit children for the rest of their lives.
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The Giving Tree - Hardback
Item: 14259
Status: In Stock
$19.99
$15.00
5 years & up. A classic book for all ages for mothers and fathers! A moving parable about the gift of giving and the capacity to love, told throughout the life of a boy who grows to manhood and a tree that selflessly gives him her bounty through the years.
AlphaMagnets Uppercase & Lowercase Letters
Item: 147926P
Status: In Stock
$12.95 - $24.95
3 years & up. The letters in these sets are correctly proportioned and include more of the letters you need most - extra vowels: a, e, i, o, u; and consonants: b, l, m, r, s, t. Strong magnets on the back provide a "sure grip." color-coded with red vowels and blue consonants. Letters measure 1.5" tall. Available in Uppercase Letters, Lowercase Letters, or a set of Uppercase and Lowercase Letters. 42 pieces per set.
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Fox in the Box Positional Words Activity Set
Item: 63755
Status: In Stock
$41.95
4 years & up. Build vocabulary in a fun, engaging way with the Fox in the Box Positional Words Activity Set. This set has 40 activity cards that tell children to put an animal (depicted on a small card) in the proximity of an object (a tree, a chair, a fox, or a hat). This activity will familiarize children with the function and meaning of positional words and further them along the path to literacy.
Build-a-Story Cards
Item: 94243P
Status: In Stock
$13.99
3 years & up.. Kindle curiosity about STEM while creating stories. With each deck, children can play games, develop storytelling and writing skills, and build unique stories with color-coded character, setting, and object cards. Includes 36 wordless cards and a booklet.
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Alphabet Acorns Activity Set
Item: 63754
Status: In Stock
$40.95
3 years & up. Learn letters and vocabulary with acorns! Match uppercase and lowercase letters and match color-coded figures to their appropriate beginning letter. Includes 26 two-piece acorns and 26 color-coded figures, 1 for each letter! Acorns measure 2"L x 2.5"H.
Sight Words String Ups
Item: 21497
Status: In Stock
$54.95
PreK & up. Make learning sight word fun with these brightly colored Sight Words String Ups. With this set of important early vocabulary words children will develop literacy, fine motor skills, dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and color recognition. Simply set a sight word on your child's tray and have them spell the word out using the provided letter beads. Encourage children to identify the colors they are working with. This set includes: 218 printed sight words, over 280 letter beads (.875"), four trays, 100 chenille stems, and a teacher resource guide.
Mark My Time
Item: 22211
Status: In Stock
$11.95
Record daily reading minutes at the touch of a button. Features programmable countdown timer with alarm, cumulative timer of multi-session reading, digital clock and more. Battery is replaceable. Color may vary.