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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.

Alive Studios Back to School Readiness Zoo Crew Pack
Item: 34610
Status: In Stock
$64.95
4 years & up. Literacy and Math with Zoo Animals. This exciting set will provide your kindergartener with plenty of entertaining educational options when learning about the 26 letters of the alphabet and numbers 0 through 20. An 8-count pack of crayons and a finger fidget are also included to make learning more hands on. A safari animal puppet is also included. Activity card(s) included.
Nemours® Reading BrightStart! A Parent's Guide to Reading Readiness - Set of 20
Item: 29049P
Status: In Stock
$84.95
Learning to read is one of the major milestones in a child's life, and it's one that parents worry about. This guide gives parents information on how to support their child on his or her reading journey. Now parents of children, aged three to five years old, have the power to ensure their child becomes a successful reader. Available in English and Spanish. Set of 20 guides.
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Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Milestone Map - Set of 20
Item: 26662P
Status: In Stock
$64.95
This full-color illustrated poster addresses parents' and teachers' concerns about children's reading readiness and progress. Includes milestones and warning signs indicating that children might be at risk for reading challenges from birth through age six. By tracking children with this simple map, parents can be sure their children are keeping up with their peers, and intercede if they begin to notice warning signs. Available in English and Spanish. Set of 20 maps.
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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.
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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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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Phonemic Awareness Books - Set of 7
Item: 71624
Status: Out of Stock
$62.95
3 years & up. This book set consists of classroom read-aloud stories that are filled with fun and rhyme. Each book features rhythmic language and familiar repetition that makes it easy to follow along. Children will recall what is to come next and feel that they are part of each story. Components may vary. Set of 7 books.