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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.

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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Hot Dots® Pen
Item: 301161
Status: In Stock
$17.95
This is the latest version of our best-selling Hot Dots® Pen! This pen features a soft grip and slim design that is perfectly sized for little hands. There are two different colored lights for visual responses, even includes a volume button with mute feature. Enjoy fun sounds for immediate feedback and motivation.
Sentence Building
Item: 87288
Status: In Stock
$18.95
Grades K - 2. Enhance early grammar and reading skills with sturdy, interlocking cards that cover parts of speech, capital letters, punctuation, building sentences, and more. Tailor activities to different learning levels. Includes grammatically color-coded cards (55 word, 4 punctuation, and 27 photo cards), game ideas, sample sentences, and teaching suggestions. Supports NCTE and NAEYC standards.
Sight Word Toss Game
Item: 301670
Status: In Stock
$21.95
5 years and up. Cultivate key literacy development while having lots of fun with this Sight Word Toss game. In this game, each lily pad has a word on it. Players shout out a word from one of the lily pads and then throw their beanbag at that pad. If the bean bag lands on the pad, the player's team keeps the bean bag. Whoever has the most bean bags at the end wins!
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.
Alphabet Sorting Box
Item: 302502
Status: In Stock
$23.95
3 years & up. A hands-on way to explore letters and sounds! Introduce early learners to the alphabet with this interactive sorting box designed to build letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary. The Alphabet Box includes uppercase and lowercase letter cards, along with illustrated object cards for every letter of the alphabet. Children match letters with corresponding objects while strengthening fine motor skills, cognitive development, and early literacy. With a durable sorting box printed with letters A-Z, kids can independently check their work and build confidence through self-guided play. Whether at home or in the classroom, this engaging set offers a fun, tactile way to support foundational reading skills.
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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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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Beginning To Read Puzzles
Item: 82211P
Status: In Stock
$16.99
Grade PreK - Grade 1. Teach basic concepts and promote early literacy with this hands-on approach to skill building. Encourage letter recognition by letter matching corresponding objects or words. Each set contains 10-five-piece, two-sided puzzles designed to meet key instructional goals. Utilize the included activity guide to lesson plan.
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3-Letter Word Puzzle Cards
Item: 37265
Status: In Stock
$13.95
3 years & up. The 3-letter word puzzle cards are brightly illustrated and self correcting to make learning how to spell fun! The set includes 20 puzzles and a reusable container.
Red: A Crayon's Story - Hardcover
Item: 35818
Status: Only 5 left
$19.99
$14.00
4 - 8 years. Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe. But Red is miserable. He just can't be red, no matter how hard he tries! Finally, a brand-new friend offers a brand-new perspective, and Red discovers what readers have known all along. He's blue! Funny, insightful, layered, and colorful, this picture book is about being true to your inner self and following your own path. Hardcover. 40 pages.
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.
Reading Comprehension Cubes
Item: 21322
Status: In Stock
$15.95
Grades 1 & up. Help your students concentrate on what they read by adding a bit of surprise to the lesson. Students answer the questions before reading (red cubes), during reading (blue cubes) and after reading (green cubes). Can make for a lively discussion. Each cube measures 1.625" x 1.625". Set of 6 cubes total.
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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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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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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Fluency Home Literacy Cards - Pack of 10 - English
Item: 14375
Status: Only 12 left
$12.95
$9.95
Grades K - 5. Reinforcement at home is proven to speed up a child's learning. These home literacy cards are great to use during parent conferences and can be used with any children's book. Once parents understand the fluency strategies that will help their children read, learning can be extended beyond the classroom. Each card is 5.5" X 9.75." Pack of 10. English.