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Early Literacy

Bring energy to literacy learning with early literacy materials that support phonics, reading, writing, word building, and sentence development. Kaplan’s elementary selection includes reading aids, literacy tools, family resources, and hands-on activities designed to help children build fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, confidence, and foundational skills at different reading and writing levels.

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.
Hot Dots® Jr. Let's Master Kindergarten Reading
Item: 90128
Status: In Stock
$31.95
Grades K - 1. This set includes 85 kindergarten-level lessons in the areas of letter recognition, reading readiness, phonics, sight words, punctuation and grammar, PLUS 15 challenge reading lessons for advanced learners. Hot Dots® Jr. Pen is included.
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.
Magnetic Pocket Chart Squares
Item: 62157
Status: In Stock
$28.95
Practice vocabulary and other literacy concepts with your children using these colorful Magnetic Pocket Chart Squares for Displaying Vocabulary Words and More. These magnetic charts can be used individually or velcroed together. Use these pocket charts to practice current vocabulary words, introduce rhyming words, break down vowel sounds, or to go over syllables. The options are endless! Includes grommets and magnets as well as a storage pocket on the back of each square. Small charts measure 17"L x 14"W. Combined chart measures 34"L x 28"W.
Big Box of Easy to Read Words
Item: 51550
Status: In Stock
$27.95
Grades K & up. Increase sight word recognition, develop phonics skills, improve fluency, build vocabulary, motivate young readers, and provide hands-on reading experiences! It includes 250 self-checking puzzle pieces -- 125 word puzzle pieces (approx. 1.5 inches x 2 inches) and 125 photo puzzle pieces (approx. 2 inches x 2 inches) and a 4-page booklet with directions, teaching suggestions, and games.
Talk & Teach Bus and Farm
Item: 302193P
Status: In Stock
$30.95 - $55.95
2 years & up. Little ones will love learning on the go with the Talk & Teach Bus and Talk & Teach Farm -- two interactive toys designed to build vocabulary and reinforce sight word recognition through engaging, hands-on play. Each comes with 30 double-sided themed learning cards covering topics like letters, numbers, shapes, colors, foods, school items, and farm life, all of which store neatly inside the unit for easy cleanup and portable fun. With batteries included and cheerful sounds to keep kids engaged, these toys are ready for action right out of the box. Available individually or as the Bus & Barnyard Talk & Teach Bundle, they make the perfect addition to any toddler's early learning journey.
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AlphaMagnets Uppercase and Lowercase Class Set - 126 Pieces
Item: 22923P
Status: In Stock
$34.95
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. 1.5" tall. 126 pieces.
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Wikki Stix® Alphabet With Upper & Lowercase and Numbers
Item: 147810P
Status: In Stock
$17.95 - $38.95
3 years & up. Hands-on learning that's easy, educational and fun! Colorful individual cards teach letter and number formation as children develop the fine motor skills necessary to learn to write letters and numbers. Also included in the Numbers & Counting set, are early educational activities such as counting, math concepts and simple shapes. Twist, bend, or simply press down -- no glue, no mess, and endlessly reusable! Buy the individual card sets, or buy both sets together, as a kit. Scent-Free. Made in the USA.
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Ten Frame & First Words Dominoes Game Set
Item: 147023
Status: In Stock
$32.95
4 years & up. Learn basic counting skills and simple words with this Ten Frame & First Words Dominoes set by Junior Learning. Win each game by getting rid of all of your dominoes first. In Ten Frame match the visual interpretations to the correct written numbers on a ten frame. Build your literacy skills in the First Words Dominoes game by matching each basic word to a corresponding image. Promotes individual learning. Included: 2 Tins of Dominoes: 28 Dominoes in each tin.
Rhyming and Learning First Words Dominoes Game - 28 Dominoes
Item: 147021P
Status: In Stock
$14.95 - $32.95
4 years & up. Improve your child's literacy and vocabulary skills with these exciting Rhyming and Learning First Words Dominoes Game. Children will love to learn and match the dominoes as they try to win the game. Each domino is complete with a photographic element to correspond with the word. These dominoes promote individual learning, logic, and reasoning. This dominoes set includes 28 dominoes with a tin for easy storage. Purchase as a set or individually.
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