Language and Literacy Resources

This full-color illustrated poster addresses parents' and teachers' concerns about children's reading readiness and progress. Includes milestones and warning signs indicating that children might be at risk for reading challenges from birth through age six. By tracking children with this simple map, parents can be sure their children are keeping up with their peers, and intercede if they begin to notice warning signs. Available in English and Spanish. Set of 20 maps.

3 years & up. Teaching emotional literacy helps children develop social skills by recognizing and responding to social cues appropriately. Children can interpret their own emotions by matching "feeling" words with pictures. Actual photographs printed on felt. 12 pictures, 12 feeling words, 6 page lesson guide. Average figure 6" tall.

Ages 3 years & up. The Suuuper Size Puzzle Alphabet Match is a fun and creative way to introduce your little one to the world of letters! Suuuper sized educational puzzles provide hours of fun for you and your child and can be played in many ways, depending on your child's age. The 50 puzzle pieces are the perfect size for little hands. Made of thick, sturdy cardboard, this alphabet puzzle has highly-detailed and colorful illustrations of many fun-loving animals, as well as letters of the alphabet.… More »

This self-standing, double-sided pocket chart features magnetic board and three storage pockets perfect to use with magnetic tiles. Measures 12.25"W x 14.75"L x 4"H. Collapses for easy storage. Letters and numbers are sold separately.

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. Clean with mild soap and water. Do not use cleansers, bleach, etc.

3 years & up. With 21 stunning photographic images of families and individuals, this diverse flannel set will inspire children to talk about the unique features of themselves, their families, and families in various cultures. Machine or hand washable, dry on low heat or lay flat to dry.

4 years & up. Explore the classic game of Monopoly with a twist! Monopoly Discover includes two levels of play with a double-sided game board. One side focuses on counting and matching, recommended for ages 4 to 5 years. The second side of the board focuses on advanced play, including reading and simple math for ages 6 years & up. Each level includes its own set of Monopoly money and cards appropriate for that level. Includes: 2-sided game board, 6 tokens, 6 Character cards, 16 Title Deed… More »

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 6"L x 8"W.

2 years & up. A playful way to practice fine motor skills and letter learning. Eco-friendly rubberwood animal shapes for each letter of the alphabet fit together to form one long puzzle, or can be used as open-ended block play pieces. Pieces range from approximately 1 1/2" to 3 1/2". Comes with a wooden tray for easy clean-up, storage and display. Includes 26 pieces.

3 years & up. Make reading more engaging with these Jumping on the Bed Felt Set with Lesson Guide for Interactive Story Time. Children will love following along with the classic story 5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed. Encourage children to move the pieces of the felt set along with the different monkeys in the story. The set includes nine pre cut felt figures along with a lesson guide in three different languages: English, Spanish, and French.

4 years & up. Improve your child's literacy and vocabulary skills with these exciting Rhyming and Learning First Words Dominoes Game. Children will love to learn and match the dominoes as they try to win the game. Each domino is complete with a photographic element to correspond with the word. These dominoes promote individual learning, logic, and reasoning. This dominoes set includes 28 dominoes with a tin for easy storage. Purchase as a set or individually.

Chart encourages teamwork, self-esteem and responsibility. Features 10 job cards with blank reverse sides for customization and 30 hand cards for student names. Reuse all 40 write & wipe cards! Nylon chart with grommets and 2 storage pockets measures 22"L x 29.5"H.

4 years & up. Literacy and Math with Zoo Animals. This exciting set will provide your kindergartener with plenty of entertaining educational options when learning about the 26 letters of the alphabet and numbers 0 through 20. An 8-count pack of crayons and a finger fidget are also included to make learning more hands on. A safari animal puppet is also included. Activity card(s) included.

Ages 3 & up. The Beginning Word Builder is a great group activity for practicing spelling, reading, and identifying words. The Beginning Word Builder is designed to grow with children as their literacy skills develop and encourages critical thinking skills to investigate vowel-consonant (VC), consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC), and consonant-vowel (CV) words. Word and picture cards attach to the top of the word builder for easy access to prompts. Includes 1 Word Builder, 8 Lowercase Letter Rings,… More »

4 years & up. Introduce rhyming words and positional words with this engaging Fox in the Box - Rhyming and Positional Words with Activities. Children will learn how to follow multi-step directions and critical thinking with this set of fun activities. For extra learning encourage your children to identify the colors of the objects on the cards. This set includes 20 picture cards, 40 double-sided activity cards, and a double-sided spinner. The largest objects measure 3"H.

This Portable Speech Mirror supports the development of speech and language skills. Children observe the reflection of themselves and their peers as they practice forming sounds and words. Use this freestanding mirror as an engaging learning aid for speech therapy practice and encouraging self-awareness. Mirror is lightweight, distortion-free, and made of Plexiglas. Measures 8.5 x 11.

12 months & up. Add another friendly face to your dramatic play area with this soft Plush Bigmouth Horse Hand Puppets for Dramatic Play and Interactive Reading. This large, 12 inch puppets has realistic features and an easily moveable mouth. Puppets are great for promoting imagination, literacy, hand-eye coordination, creativity, fine motor skills. Encourage your children to mimic the sound horses make. The plush material is surface washable.

3 years & up. Discover a world of weather and how to dress for it! This set covers weather during each season and includes 3 labels to track weather: yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Set contains 7" Wally figure, assortment of felt clothing, 4 seasonal scenes, bilingual lesson guide and sequencing strips, felt thermometer, and 18 weather-related icons. Made in the USA.

3 years & up. Celebrate the seasons with this wonderful Seasons Changing Flannel Board Pre-Cut Felt Set. This set is perfect for interactive reading and lessons about how nature changes with the seasons. Children will love recreating the fall harvest with the seasonal accessories. This felt set is designed to be used on top of flannelboards that are at least 24" wide. Washable and colorfast for years of use. Available separately or in a complete set of 4. Washable and colorfast. Flannelboard not included.

3 years & up. Expand your classroom's language skills with these Jumbo Language Learning Cards with Real Pictures. These learning cards depict children of differing abilities. Use these cards to have a discussion with your class about diversity and inclusion. These high quality cards are great for promoting empathy, compassion, and understanding. Each set includes eight photos on high-quality cardstock and a teacher guide. Cards measure 17" L x 22" W.

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… More »

3 years & up. Have your children follow along to this familiar story with this detailed Children's Favorite Classic Stories Three Pigs Felt Set. This felt set follows the Three Pigs as they outwit the Wolf. Encourage your children to move the felt pieces along as the story progresses. Set includes 17 pre-cut flannel figures, a house that has "peek-in" doors, the classic story, and 4 reproducible coloring sheets. Made in the USA.

12 months & up. Add another friendly face to your dramatic play area with this soft Plush Bigmouth Pig Hand Puppets for Dramatic Play and Interactive Reading. This large, 12 inch puppets has realistic features and an easily moveable mouth. Puppets are great for promoting imagination, literacy, hand-eye coordination, creativity, fine motor skills. Encourage your children to mimic the sound pigs make. The plush material is surface washable.

3 years & up. Soft striped fur and wiggly whiskers adorn this Orange Tabby Kitten hand puppet. This huggable plush puppet is great for cuddling and is a great addition to any dramatic play area. Encourage children to develop their own stories using the cat and to identify the sound they make. Animate the legs and head of this kitten to make her pounce and preen. Pair this cat with a book for an interactive storytime. Measures 10"L x 7"W x 8"H.