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Alphabet Knowledge

Build early literacy skills with alphabet knowledge materials that help children recognize letters, connect sounds and symbols, and practice early writing. Kaplan’s selection includes alphabet books, letter games, puzzles, activity sets, tracing tools, and hands-on manipulatives that support phonics, vocabulary, fine motor development, visual discrimination, and meaningful language learning in early childhood classrooms.

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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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
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.
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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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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chalkboard-Based Lowercase ABC Puzzle & Word Family Kit
Item: 300973
Status: In Stock
$63.95
3 years & up. Help children practice early handwriting and identify and build CVC words with the Chalkboard-Based Lowercase ABC Puzzle & Word Family 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. Kit also includes the Chalkboard Lowercase Alphabet Puzzle to help children practice both word recognition and letter recognition. Letters from the Lowercase Puzzle also fit the Word Family Puzzles.
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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Rhyming Fun-to-Know® Puzzles
Item: 19904
Status: In Stock
$15.95
3 years & up. Everybody loves a challenge! Help children build confidence and achieve success with fun 2-piece puzzles that hone their skills at their own pace. Only matching pieces fit together, so children can learn by trial and error. Present short and long vowel rhyming words with photo sound cues. Photos for real-life learning. Durable, 3" x 3" pieces come in a sturdy storage box. Includes 24 two-sided puzzles with self-checking design for 48 puzzles in all.
Alphabet Bean Bags
Item: 21393
Status: In Stock
$41.95
PreK & up. Play hands-on alphabet games, build words and learn letters with these washable, lightweight bean bags. The bean bags are make of soft, felt and embroidered with uppercase on one side and lowercase on the other. Letters are color-coated, consonants in blue and vowels in red.
Textured Touch and Trace Cards - Uppercase and Lowercase
Item: 22936P
Status: In Stock
$17.95
3 years & up. Guide children to good writing with these Textured Touch and Trace Cards. These cards have directional arrows that provide step-by-step instructions for writing each letter. They also have green dots that tell children when to start tracing and red dots that tell them when to stop tracing. This highly interactive exercise will help lay a solid foundation for writing success.
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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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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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Bilingual Magnets Foam Alphabet - Uppercase & Lowercase
Item: 147929P
Status: In Stock
$12.95 - $24.95
3 years & up. Support bilingual learners with this unique set of magnetic foam letters! Start basic word building, practice letter sounds, and increase vocabulary. Both sets include Spanish accent marks (tildes) to assist with correct pronunciation. Play and practice to build early literacy. Each set includes 54 letter tiles and each letter measures 1.75" high.Choose to buy both together as a set, or purchase individually.
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Giant Lacing and Tracing Upper and Lower Case Letters
Item: 62167
Status: In Stock
$30.95
3 years & up. These sturdy, over-sized lacing and tracing letters support eye-hand coordination, visual discrimination, letter recognition, and fine motor skills! Vowels are yellow for easy identification during early spelling and phonics activities. The consonants are blue, red and green. These large letters feature raised edges, which makes them easy to hold and an ideal tracing resource for arts and crafts. The cord-like, shoestring laces are stretchy with plastic tips. The tips protect the laces from fraying as children play. Each letter is 4.5"L x 3.75"W. Includes 26 uppercase and 26 lowercase letters with 16 laces.
Pre-K Readiness Activity Backpack
Item: 303589
Status: In Stock
$133.95
4-5 years old. Help build confidence for Pre-K in just 10-15 minutes a day. This backpack is filled with engaging literacy and math activities designed to help children develop essential early learning skills through hands-on play. With easy-to-use games and guided activities, children can practice important readiness skills while having fun and building confidence before their first day of school. Children will practice important skills such as letter recognition, counting and early math concepts, fine motor development and writing tool control, name writing, and following simple directions. Inside the backpack, you'll find a backpack with a fidget keychain, a whiteboard and marker, a parent learning guide, the Arc Fidget Mat, Math Ahoy!, and ABC Bingo! The included learning guide makes it easy to get started with simple, step-by-step activities designed for quick, meaningful learning through play.
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.
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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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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