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Alphabet Knowledge

Build strong literacy foundations with Kaplan’s alphabet knowledge resources. From letter recognition and phonics to hands-on manipulatives and activities, these tools help children explore letters, sounds, and early reading skills through engaging, play-based learning experiences.

Alphabet Beanbags - Set of 26
Item: 301521
Status: In Stock
$58.95
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".
Bark Block Alphabet Letters - 36 Pieces
Item: 301409
Status: In Stock
$39.95
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.
Kaplan Dough Literacy Mats - Set of 26
Item: 86301
Status: In Stock
$32.95
2 years & up. Children can create dough objects to put on the dough mats! Each mat has a letter and corresponding object for children to make and place on the mat. These mats are a wonderful and engaging way to incorporate literacy and fine motor skills. Activity card(s) included Gently wipe clean with a damp cloth, air dry. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set of 26.
Giant Alphabet Stampers - Uppercase & Lowercase Letters
Item: 302383P
Status: In Stock
$19.95 - $39.95
3 years & up. Make early literacy hands-on and fun with these Giant Uppercase & Lowercase 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. Set includes 26 uppercase letters and 26 lowercase letters. Pieces measure 2.75"D.
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Alphabet Floor Puzzle - 24 Pieces
Item: 63544
Status: In Stock
$29.95
3 years & up. Develop letter recognition and build fine-motor skills at the same time with this fun floor puzzle! Learning the ABC's will be F-U-N with these whimsical letters and colorful, real-life photos. Children will love the up-close, vivid images representing all the letters of the alphabet. This large 24-piece real photo puzzle is made of extra-thick durable cardboard with a wipe-clean surface. Puzzle insert included. Measures 24" x 36".
Spanish & Bilingual 24-Piece Floor Puzzles
Item: 63175P
Status: In Stock
$29.95 - $119.95
3 years & up. Spanish number, letter, color, and shape words are beautifully represented in these vivid real-photo floor puzzles. These 24-piece puzzles are made of extra-thick, durable cardboard with a wipe-clean surface. The shapes puzzle shows eight shapes labeled in Spanish and represented by everyday items. The number puzzle shows the numeral along with the Spanish word represented with families of different sizes. The alphabet puzzle shows both upper and lower case letters with a picture of common items and animals that begin with that letter. The color puzzle illustrates ten colors with food and both Spanish and English color words. Puzzles measure 24" x 36" each. Available individually or as a set of 4.
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Kaplan Alphabet Bingo Game
Item: 55618
Status: In Stock
$31.95
3 years & up. Engage young minds and inspire literacy explorations with Alphabet Bingo! Combining learning with fun, this hands-on alphabet game reinforces early literacy concepts, like letter recognition and letter sounds, through play. Young learners will love playing this game with classmates while supporting their own reading and writing development. Up to 20 players with 26 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.
Literacy Learning Kit
Item: 35303
Status: In Stock
$30.95
4 years & up. Learning the alphabet and how to write are just some the most important skills children are taught, so why not make it fun! This fun and interactive kit assists in the fostering of fine motor skills necessary for writing and provides children with plenty of practice tools. The composition notebook features wide ruled sheets perfect for small hands practicing dexterity. Colorful individual cards teach letter formation, and a letter puzzle game helps in letter and sound recognition. Includes: large pencil, 1 composition notebook, 26-piece puzzle, 26 alphabet cards, 1 practice card, and 36 Wikki Stix®.<br /> <br /> Components may change occasionally due to availability. We only substitute components with developmentally appropriate items that serve the same purpose.
Alphabet Flashcards Set - Uppercase & Lowercase
Item: 34857
Status: In Stock
$13.95
Early introduction to learning just got more fun with this flashcard deck that grows with the child! Beginning with letter recognition to color-coded vowels for more advanced learning, these flashcards follows children on their own spelling journey. Cards are made of durable material for long time use. Set includes uppercase and lowercase letters with 26 cards in each. Letters are of the English alphabet.
Uppercase Alphabet Stamping Stones - 26 pieces
Item: 302726
Status: In Stock
$79.95
2 years & up. Make early literacy hands-on and engaging with this set of uppercase alphabet stamping stones. Each durable stone features a clearly engraved uppercase letter, perfect for introducing children to the alphabet through play. Whether used in sand, dough, or paint, these versatile tools support letter recognition, phonics, and the foundations of word building. Designed to withstand outdoor and indoor learning, they encourage exploration and creativity across a variety of sensory-rich environments. Set includes 26 stones, one for each letter of the alphabet.
Lowercase Alphabet Stamping Stones - 26 Pieces
Item: 302725
Status: In Stock
$79.95
2 years & up. Spark curiosity and early literacy skills with these versatile lowercase alphabet stamping stones. Perfect for encouraging exploration, investigation, and hands-on learning, children will love sorting, collecting, and using them to build simple words. Each durable stone is engraved for clear and consistent stamping in dough, sand, paint, and more. A great way to introduce letters and sounds through open-ended play. Set includes 26 durable stones, one for each lowercase letter.
Magnetic Write-On Wood Cookies - 30 Pieces
Item: 301404
Status: In Stock
$64.95
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 little learnis alike. Cookies measure 2" in diameter x .5"H. To clean, wipe with a dry cloth or dry eraser.
Letter Formation Software for Large Screens and Tablets
Item: 87692P
Status: In Stock
$22.95 - $33.95
3 years & up. Learning to form lowercase letters consistently and accurately is an important step to developing fluent handwriting. This absorbing and innovative app/software is a fantastic way to help children develop these skills. Choose a letter, hear its sound, watch a helpful creature draw it in the sand, and hear the letter name. Now try to draw the letters in its tracks, watching your trail form as you do so. Choose a new letter or select the tide to come in and sweep away your attempt and try again. Teacher options provide the facility to select what the users hears and what letters students can access for more focused work. Available for both single and multi-user formats. Digital Download. After purchase, an activation code will be sent via email, along with instructions for downloading the app or software. Please allow 24 hours for the email. The software can then be downloaded directly onto the device.
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Letter Recognition Software for Large Screens and Tablets
Item: 87690P
Status: In Stock
$22.95 - $33.95
3 years & up. Multi-touch literacy explorations promote collaborative learning and development of letter recognition and pre-writing skills. Each exploration compliments a hands-on learning tool for early learners. This software will reinforce letter recognition of both upper and lowercase letters. Select a pair of letter stones, hear their name and sound and watch them to see if they match. If a pair is found, they remain face up. If not, they turn back over. Great for working memory. Available for both single and multi-user formats. Multi-user version offers 4 areas of play and works with Windows and Mac. Single user works with Windows, Mac, iPad® and Android. Digital Download. After purchase, an activation code will be sent via email, along with instructions for downloading the app or software. Please allow 24 hours for the email. The software can then be downloaded directly onto the device.
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MAGNA-TILES® microMAGS LEARN Letters™ - 56 Uppercase Piece Set
Item: 302854
Status: In Stock
$42.95
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" x 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 them connect letters, sounds, and simple words through hands-on play. Whether used in classroom literacy centers, small-group activities, or at home story time, microMAGS Learn Letters supports early reading skills, vocabulary development, and fine motor control-all while inviting creative exploration and cooperative learning. Compatible with other magnetic tile sets, this letters set also extends open-ended building and STEAM learning opportunities. 56 pieces
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.
Wooden ABC and Numbers Peg Puzzle Set
Item: 301517P
Status: In Stock
$14.95 - $29.95
$14.95 - $26.95
2 years and up. Introduce foundational literacy and math concepts through hands-on play with the Wooden ABC and Numbers Peg Puzzle Set. These puzzles help children develop letter recognition, number identification, matching skills, and fine motor coordination. Featuring brightly colored pieces with easy-to-grasp pegs, the set encourages children to match letters and numbers to their corresponding spaces. As children manipulate the pieces, they strengthen hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and problem-solving skills while becoming familiar with the shapes and sequences of letters and numbers.Whether used during independent play, small-group instruction, or learning center activities, these puzzles provide a fun, tactile way for children to build essential skills. Available individually or as a set.
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Chalkboard-Based Alphabet & Number Puzzles
Item: 148360P
Status: In Stock
$28.95 - $56.95
3 years & up. Encourage children to practice early handwriting and number formation, while reinforcing letter and number recognition, with these Chalkboard-Based Alphabet & Number Puzzles! Each puzzle consists of a chalkboard base with tracers and indented spaces, allowing the child to practice printing letters or numbers without "going out of the lines." Use the indented spaces to trace the shapes of the letters or numbers with their fingers, or use a piece of chalk to print, erase, and practice again and again! Puzzles are manufactured with high-quality sealed wood and non-toxic paint in neutral colors. Chalk not included. Each puzzle measures 16" x 12" x 2".
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Wooden American Sign Language Tiles with Alphabet A-Z
Item: 32536
Status: In Stock
$45.95
2 years & up. This 26-piece set features an impressed lower case letter and corresponding American Sign Language picture. Colorful and tactile way to add variety to your knowledge of alphabets. Learning the American Sign Language alphabet develops awareness and sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity.  Made from sustainable rubberwood. Colors are made from vegetable dye, and coated with a non-toxic finish.
Lowercase Alphabet Pebbles - Set of 26
Item: 91139
Status: In Stock
$35.95
2 years & up. These clever pebbles are an ideal tool for building interest in letters and sounds in a wide variety of contexts. Appeal to children's natural instinct to explore, investigate, sort and collect. Ideal for early word building. Each set includes a storage container and teacher's guide. Set of 26 pebbles. Pebbles are approximately 1.5" in size.
American Sign Language Alphabet Cards
Item: 91043
Status: In Stock
$17.95
3 years & up. Use these American Sign Language Alphabet Cards to familiarize children with the alphabet, beginning sounds, and the ASL manual alphabet. Each card features a letter of the alphabet and real photo on one side and a photograph of the ASL sign on the other. For a fun collaborative activity, go over the cards with your class and have everyone practice together. 26 cards included. Measures 8"L x 6"W.
Goodie Games™ ABC Cookies
Item: 91025
Status: In Stock
$34.95
3 years & up. Turn early literacy into a sweet learning adventure with this playful ABC cookie game set. Children practice letter recognition, beginning sounds, CVC word building, and early vocabulary as they spin, match, and build simple words using the alphabet shaped "cookie" pieces. Picture cues, bright card borders, and color-coded red vowels guide emerging readers while keeping learning fun and engaging. Includes 45 double-sided cards, 2 spinners, and 42 lowercase alphabet cookies (approximately 2"). A resealable jar keeps all the pieces neatly stored. Game guide includes four ways to play. For 2-4 players.
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 activities. Includes 288 capital letter beads, 0.875" tall. The chenille stems come in a package of 100 and measure 4mm x 12".
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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. Includes 288 lower case letter beads, 0.875" tall. The chenille stems come in a package of 100 and measure 4mm x 12".
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