Writing Aids

3 years & up. This 8 page STEM Journal outlines how to utilize the scientific process in an early childhood classroom. Each of the 11"L x 8.5"W pages provide a space for children to draw pictures along with developmentally appropriate lines to write text as they utilize the scientific method. Perfect addition to any science center! Set of 10 journals.

3 years & up. Children will be able to express their feelings and emotions by using the How Do I Feel Journal. Each journal contains 16 pages with alternating writing prompts on each page and a large area to draw. These journals are great for children who are learning to tell their story through pictures, are beginning writers or have been writing for a while. Set of 10. Each journal measures 8.5" x 11".

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.

3 years & up. Pre-writing activities help young children, as well as older children with special needs, to build fine motor skills, and the language to talk about shapes and patterns. This app/software helps develop and consolidate such skills and supports the early development of good letter formation. Select a pebble from the array and watch its pattern created by the fish in the rock pool. Trace the track of the bubbles with your finger, watching your pattern appear. Choose the same or a different pebble from the array to continue practicing. Teacher options provide the facility to select what patterns the user can access for more focused work. Available for both single and multi-user formats. 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.

4 years & up. These gel writing boards are a fun way to practice ABC's, reading and writing, or doodling! Just draw and then erase with the magic stylus. These boards make it fun for children to answer questions and spell new words. These writing boards are a great way to practice penmanship over and over again. This set promotes dexterity and fine motor skills. The set includes 12 boards with stylus pens. Each board measures 4"L x 8.5"W. Made in the USA.

3 years & up. These colorful, child-sized pointers are great for focusing attention and keeping students engaged in read-aloud or independent activities. Use for "reading the room", chart reading, or shared reading "big book" activities. Set includes three 15" pointers.

3 years & up. Provide a platform for learning and creativity with Write-On Wipe-Off Blocks. These cube-shaped blocks have a dry-erase board on each side (6 boards altogether) where children can write, draw, or do anything else they can imagine. Teachers can also use them for educational purposes such as letter and number practice. Every block has manifold possibilities! Each block measures 3" x 3" x 3".

3 years & up. Ensure you have enough of the essentials. This set of 12 dry-erase markers will give you a solid supply of a fundamental classroom utensil. With these markers, you can teach and expand lessons as well as bring children into lessons with interactive activities on individual whiteboards. These markers will prepare you to enhance any and all learning experiences. Board and eraser sold separately.

3 years & up. Set of 12 felt erasers. Works with dry erase and chalk.

2 years & up. Build key foundations for letter formation with these natural looking stones, each one with a different pattern. As kids trace over the patterns from left to right, learning how to make shapes, the stones provide the sensory feedback needed to take the first steps in writing. Develops fine motor skills and the language necessary to talk about shapes and patterns. Also use them to make impressions in clay or dough, or use with sand, rice, and paint as part of a sensory tray. The durable rocks are suitable for indoor or outdoor use and wash off easily.

3 years & up. Dual-functioning board is dry-erase and magnetic for multiple activities. Measures 9" x 12". Letter magnets are not included.

2 years & up. These beautiful stones offer a tactile and visual way of introducing young children to letter formation. Each stone is carefully engraved to provide important sensory feedback to help young children develop the movements needed for writing each letter. Starting at the green dot, children will enjoy tracing each letter shape with their finger, building important motor-memory skills. Stones are tough enough to be used in sand, water and outdoors, opening up exciting opportunities for learning throughout multiple settings. Set contains 26 letter stones (2.75" - 4" approx.) and an activity leaflet.

3 years & up. Write or draw, then wipe it away without a trace. These 5" x 7" marker boards are perfect for reading or writing centers. Set of 5 boards.

3 years & up. Encourage your children to practice their writing and vocabulary words with these Dry Erase Sentence Strips for Practicing Writing and Sentence Formation. These sentence strips promote literacy, dexterity, fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination. Encourage children to identify the color of the marker they have as they practice writing letters, numbers, vocabulary words, or simple sentences. Eraser and pens are not included. Pack of 30. Ruled 1.5" with red baseline and .75" dotted midline on dry erase side.

Set of 12 non-magnetic unframed lap boards have a plain dry erase surface which is ideal for doodling, math or handwriting practice. Quality write-and-wipe surface is non-ghosting. Hardboard backing is warp and chip resistant. Features rounded corners and smooth edges for safety and comfort. Boards measure 9.5" x 12".

3 years & up. Give dry-erase boards some new creative partners with these dry-erase markers from Crayola®. Including fun colors like Expresso Yourself and Back to the Fuchsia, this set of markers adds a unique twist to dry-erase art and activities. Don't worry, though; the markers will still enable children to develop writing skills and create masterpieces, just with a little more flair!

3 years & up. You'll never have to decide between chalk or markers again with these multi-purpose Double-Sided Chalkboard and Dry Erase Board for Classroom Activities. These sturdy hardboards include chalkboards on one side with blank, dry-erase on the other side. With these two sided boards, children can practice math, vocabulary, or writing skills independently. This set promotes fine motor skills. Measures 9"L x 12"W.

3 years & up. Write or draw on our dry-erase boards. Wipe clean and begin again! Each measures 9"L x 12"W.

3 years & up. This junior pencil sharpener develops fine motor skills and prepares children for a task they will often do in elementary school. The sharpener's small size and single, large hole make it ideal for small hands and beginner pencils or crayons. Its screw-top lid closes tightly to keep shavings inside, and its large collection area reduces the time you have to spend emptying shavings into the trashcan.

Extra styluses for Gel Writing Boards (sold separately). Gel Writing boards not included, only the writing styluses. Made in the USA.

It's magic! Just write and erase with the magic stylus and watch the writing disappear. No more messy clean-up! These large gel writing boards promote dexterity and fine motor skills. Use them over and over again to practice math skills, handwriting, spelling, and sight word practice or just doodling. Have all the fun of a dry erase board without erasers or the smell of the marker. Set of 6 boards and styluses. Made in the USA.

Practice letter writing with this solid 8" x 8" wooden box. The contrasting dark blue laminate bottom makes letters stand out clearly. Includes lid and fine grain sand.

Small notebooks for big ideas and creative thoughts! The Pacon® Jr. Composition Book is designed for young students to practice their daily grammar, vocabulary work, journaling, and more. Each book measures 5" x 7.5 "so no more wasted paper. Notebooks include 100 sheets/200 pages and 0.375" wide ruled. Ideal for PreK through 2nd grade.

Writing center accommodates up to 4 children and can also be used as a computer station. A convenient easy-to-reach center shelf handily stores common writing center needs while a top shelf stores supplies Constructed with durable Carolina Birch plywood. Assembly required. Measures 48"W x46"H x 29"D. It measures 22.375" from the floor to the bottom of desk. All sections are approximately 10"D. The (4) smaller sections are 14.25"W x 4.625"H. The large section in the middle is 14.25"W x 9.875"H. The space from the desktop to the underside of the hutch is approximately 8.25"H. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.