Young children need developmentally appropriate experiences and teaching to support literacy learning. Kaplan offers materials that foster children's interest in and enjoyment of reading and writing. Find products to create print-rich environments and tools for children to see and use written language for a variety of purposes and expand their vocabulary. Our selection of songs, fingerplays, games, poems, and stories will develop phonemic awareness and help children focus on the sounds and parts of language as well as the meaning.
Mini Black Wooden Handwriting Boards - Set of 13
Item: 302168
Status: In Stock
$124.95
10 months & up. Encourage creative mark-making in sand by incorporating our specially designed boards, providing children with an engaging way to trace patterns, experiment with shapes, and develop fine motor skills. These boards offer a hands-on, multisensory approach to early writing, allowing young children to build confidence and independence as they explore different movements and textures. Perfect for both individual and group activities, they create a playful and stimulating environment… More »
2" Translucent Uppercase Letters - 26 Pieces
Item: 300556
Status: In Stock
$13.95
18 months & up. The 2" Translucent Uppercase Letters are perfect for little hands to learn how to write uppercase letters! Pieces feature raised edges for easy pick up. Tracing exercises best done on a light panel. Colors may vary. Each letter measures 2"L x 1.5"W x .25"H.
Bark Block Alphabet Letters - 36 Pieces
Item: 301409
Status: In Stock
$34.95
18 months & up. Identify letters, make simple words, and build motor skills with the block-like shapes in the Bark Block Alphabet Letters set. Includes the 26 letters of the alphabet and 10 others commonly used in words. Made from Poly+, these letters are durable enough for both indoor and outdoor play and play with sand, dirt, water, and other messy substances. Includes 36 faux bark pieces. Each letter measures approximately 2"L x 2"W x .5"H.
Giant Alphabet Stampers - Uppercase Letters
Item: 302383
Status: Coming Early 2026!
$19.95
3 years & up. Make early literacy hands-on and fun with these Giant Uppercase Alphabet Stamps! Designed for little learners, each oversized stamp features an easy-grip design that's perfect for small hands. The handle includes a matching image to help children easily identify each letter as they stamp. Use with a stamp pad or paint to explore letters, build words, and strengthen letter recognition. These stamps are a creative, tactile way to support literacy, fine motor skills, and early spelling.… More »
Giant Alphabet Stampers - Lowercase Letters
Item: 302385
Status: Coming Early 2026!
$19.95
3 years & up. Make early literacy hands-on and fun with these Giant Lowercase Alphabet Stamps! Designed for little learners, each oversized stamp features an easy-grip handle that's perfect for small hands. The handle includes the matching letter image to help children easily identify each letter as they stamp. Set includes 26 lowercase letters and each are 2.75"D.
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… More »
Lacing Lower Case Letter Beads & Chenille Stems
Item: 300191P
Status: In Stock
$33.95 - $35.95
4 years & up. These Lacing Lower Case Letter Beads & Chenille Stems may be the best tool in teaching lower case letter recognition! Each chunky, brightly colored, basic letter bead contains an extra large hole at the side for easy stringing. String together the alphabet, sight words, names and places. Use in arts and crafts projects. The collection of letters features more of commonly used letters and less of those not so common. With 288 in the set, there are plenty for lots of activities.… More »
Giant Fishing A-Z Uppercase
Item: 300502
Status: In Stock
$139.95
2 years & up. Children will have fun learning the alphabet as they reel in each letter! This fishing set develops hand-eye coordination and language and spelling skills while engaging children in collaborative play. The uppercase letters help little learners improve their letter identification and letter writing skills. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Includes 26 fish, 2 fishing rods, and mesh bag for easy clean up. Made of 85% recycled plastic.
Magnetic Alphabet Fishing Game
Item: 301368
Status: In Stock
$42.95
2 years & up. Reel in color and letter knowledge with the Magnetic Alphabet Fishing Game. Both the fish and the game board have colors on one side and letters on the other to strengthen color and letter recognition. Includes 2 fishing poles, 26 fish, double-sided cards with lowercase letters on one side and simple words with a corresponding picture on the other side, alphabet chart with upper and lowercase letters, and activity guide.
MAGNA-TILES® microMAGS LEARN Numbers™ - 56 Piece Set
Item: 302853
Status: In Stock
$45.95
3 years & up. Bring math concepts to life with this magnetic building set designed to make numbers fun, engaging, and interactive. These microMAGS tiles measure 1.5" x 1.5" designed to make counting, comparing, and basic math feel playful. Featuring color-coded number tiles in blue and red, matching dot tiles, and purple tiles with math symbols, this set grows with your child as they advance from number recognition to simple equations.
MAGNA-TILES® microMAGS LEARN Letters™ - 56 Uppercase Piece Set
Item: 302854
Status: In Stock
$45.95
Ages 3 years & up. Bring early literacy to life with the Magna-Tiles® microMAGS Learn Letters™ 56 Piece Set, a fun and interactive learning tool that makes letter recognition, phonics, and word building playful and engaging. These compact magnetic tiles measure 1.5" � 1.5"- perfectly sized for little hands to manipulate and explore. Color-coded with vowels in orange and consonants in green, the set gives young learners a visual guide to beginning literacy concepts, helping… More »
Magnetic Write-On Wood Cookies - 30 Pieces
Item: 301404
Status: In Stock
$69.95
18 months & up. Bring creativity and organization to your classroom or home with these versatile Magnetic Write-On Wood Cookies. Designed for daily use, each blank cookie features a smooth easy to clean write-on/wipe-off surfaces that are perfect for jotting notes, writing student's names, labels, and encouraging artistic expression. Set includes 30 pieces with a magnetic backing allowing easy placement on whiteboards, metal trays and other services making them an ideal tool for teachers and… More »
Wildlife Finger Puppets - Set of 5
Item: 301184
Status: In Stock
$43.95
12 months and up. Introduce toddlers to the animal kingdom with this set of Wildlife Finger Puppets. Depicting both small and large animals, these puppets provide fertile ground for endless creative play. Adults can use them to tell a story, or toddlers can use them to unlock their imaginations and begin to formulate their own stories. Each puppet is 6"L.
Find Monty - Engaging Memory and Observation Game
Item: 300474
Status: In Stock
$40.95
4 years & up. A game for cat-finders with a good memory who always want to know where the cat hid last. Develop language observation, and spatial skills with this hands-on game. Children can use one of the photo cards or make up their own hiding spot! Describe Monty's hiding place or use the bed, and blanket to describe it.
Tiny Friends Farm Animal Puppets - Set of 3
Item: 300232
Status: In Stock
$35.95
Birth & up. On the farm or in the classroom, this set of farm-themed puppets will bring smiles and giggles to the youngest of faces. They are squeezable soft, have embroidered features, and are machine washable for easy cleanup. Each puppet is approximately 5.5"L.
Curious Learner Remote - Set of 2
Item: 301248P
Status: In Stock
$11.95 - $23.95
Ages 12 months and up. Put toddlers in control with the Curious Learner Remote. This remote can engage toddlers at a wide range of developmental levels. It is a great auditory sensory toy for any toddler because every button makes a sound, but it also repeats each number that toddlers press and has a quiz function that challenges toddlers to find numbers and shapes on the remote. Each remote requires 2 AAA batteries, included.
Jumbo Magnetic Letters - Uppercase and Lowercase
Item: 26698
Status: In Stock
$34.95
3 - 6 years. These big, bright, colorful letters designed for little hands. Ideal for magnet play and early language practice. Durable, plastic letters are brightly colored and jumbo sized for little hands to easily handle. Includes 40 uppercase letters and 40 lowercase letters, each in its own reusable storage container.
My First Black & White Puppets - Set of 3
Item: 301749
Status: Temporarily Out of Stock
$44.95
Birth & up. Give babies captivating companions with this set of My First Black & White Puppets. These soft puppets have friendly faces and open arms that will put babies at ease. Adults can use them to narrate a story, play a game, or do many other things. The color schemes will also help babies develop early color recognition skills because black and white are the first colors babies recognize. Set includes 3 animal puppets, 7"L . Machine washable.
Lacing Manuscript Letter Beads & Chenille Stems
Item: 300192P
Status: In Stock
$33.95 - $35.95
4 years & up. Learning and recognizing capital letters will become a fun activity with these Lacing Manuscript Letter Beads & Chenille Stems! Each chunky, brightly colored, basic letter bead contains an extra large hole at the side for easy stringing. String together the alphabet, sight words, names and places. Use in arts and crafts projects. The collection of letters features more of commonly used letters and less of those not so common. With 288 in the set, there are plenty for lots of… More »
Word Family Chalkboard-Based Kit
Item: 300933
Status: In Stock
$36.95
3 years & up. Help children practice early handwriting and identify and build CVC words with the Word Family Chalkboard-Based Kit. The indented spaces in the chalkboards promote successful printing and the deliberate coloring of the letters-white for vowels, brown for consonants-provides visual reinforcement for the development of children's literacy skills. Combine this kit with the Chalkboard Lowercase Alphabet Puzzle (300253) to help children practice both word recognition and letter recognition.… More »
Very Hungry Caterpillar Games - Set of 3
Item: 301518P
Status: In Stock
$21.95 - $54.95
3 years and up. Bring a beloved children's classic to life with this set of Very Hungry Caterpillar games. Eric Carle's world-famous book has captivated children for over 50 years; now, this collection of games makes the book even more vivid. All three games use themes and illustrations from the book to engage and educate children. As they make puzzles, find letters, and collect food, children will develop valuable skills in letter recognition, color recognition, critical thinking, and much more.
Alphabet Word Work Small Group Set
Item: 301669
Status: In Stock
$110.95
3 years & up. Lay a solid foundation for literacy. This comprehensive Word Work Set includes 10 levels of literacy exercises that gradually increase in difficulty. Each level emphasizes a different aspect of letter recognition, sound recognition, and/or word-building skills. The kit comes with 6 sets of lowercase magnetic letters that each span the whole alphabet, which creates a multisensory learning experience that engages bodies as well as brains.
Elephant in the Room - Positional Words Activity Set
Item: 301671
Status: In Stock
$24.95
4 years & up. Put an elephant in the room with this Positional Words Activity Set. The activities in this set require children to put a card somewhere (in front of, on top of, next to, inside, behind, or under) in relation to an object (an elephant, a mouse, a table, or a sofa). These activities will enhance children's spatial awareness and expand their positional vocabulary.
Alphabet Beanbags - Set of 26
Item: 301521
Status: In Stock
$51.95
2 years and up. Make literacy part of playtime with these Alphabet Beanbags. Beanbags have been a classroom staple for a long time because of the way that teachers can easily use them to create simple, fun, and enriching games that strengthen both bodies and minds. These beanbags add an educational component to these activities. Teachers can formulate games where children engage with the letters as they play games and move around the classroom. Each beanbag measures 5" x 5".