Alphabet Knowledge

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.

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.

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 »

3 years & up. Young children can practice letter formation with this fun, squishy Playfoam set. The no-mess, non-stick Playfoam is ideal for crafting squishy, squashy creations anytime and anywhere. Since Playfoam never dries out, the creativity continues without end. The set includes 8 colorful Playfoam bricks and 13 double-sided alphabet sculpt-me letter cards. Preschoolers can simply place the Playfoam on top of the letter cards to practice forming letters correctly.

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.

Ages 3 years and up. Teach literacy through animals and matching with the Wooden ABC Puzzle Set. In this set, each letter of the alphabet has one matching puzzle piece with an animal whose name begins with that letter. Children must match the two pieces together to complete each puzzle. These puzzles are a great, fun way to help children develop letter-recognition skills and vocabulary.

2 years and up. Make learning letters fun and interactive with the Wooden ABC Peg Puzzle. This puzzle presents lots of possibilities: adults can teach letters to children by putting the letters in their places, or children can put the letters in place themselves once they're ready. Either way, this puzzle will go a long way in helping children learn their ABCs.

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".

3 years & up. Turn your outdoor space into an alphabet adventure. This vibrant and durable resource brings literacy learning outdoors. Featuring 26 water proof and fade-proof, fade-resistant leaves - one for each letter - this bunting is perfect for engaging children in phonics, word building, and fine motor development, all through interactive play in any season. Each card measures 6"L x 1.5"W.

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.