Language and Literacy Resources

3 years & up. Children will love to work with these colorful magnetic letters and numbers! Introduce basic reading and math with this set of 40 uppercase and 40 lowercase letters, 30 numbers, and 6 operations pieces. The plastic pieces measure 2.5" high.

3 years & up. This is a 'cool' cat with attitude! The whimsical Fluffy Cat puppet features a movable mouth with a realistic tongue, extra fluffy body, and a long luxurious tail. It also makes a great pretend pet for petting and hugging. This hand puppet is a perfect addition to any classroom dramatic play center. Use this cuddly, Fluffy Cat as a prop for storytime. Measures 14"L x 9"W x 12"Tall.

3 years & up. Countdown with Pete as he loses his buttons one by one. These colorful felt pieces help retell the story of Pete the Cat by creating colorful visual representations of Pete and his buttons. This soft felt set offers the opportunity to review sounds for sensory learning and basic math problems for STEM learning. This set is a perfect prop for interactive reading. Includes 14 felt pieces along with an activity guide.

Grade PreK - Grade 1. Teach basic concepts and promote early literacy with this hands-on approach to skill building. Each set contains 10-five piece, two-sided puzzles designed to meet key instructional goals. Includes activity guide. Research based!

3 years & up. Each book in the set represents a variety of formats from popular fictional stories to informative, content specific books that develop language, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Perfect for providing read aloud experiences to children whose native language is Spanish.Includes best practices guide for instructional support. Note: Each book in this set was selected to enhance the lessons provide in both Nemours® Reading BrightStart! programs. The set can also be used in any classroom.

3 years & up. A springtime sight, this fluffy yellow duckling waddles throughout the day quacking and flapping its wings. It has a movable beak and wings. Measures 10"L x 6"W x 9"H.

3 years & up. As a supplement to the Language and Literacy Skills Resource Kit (item #63058), these Spanish materials will support inclusion of the Spanish speakers in the classroom. Includes: Magnetic Spanish Learning Letters and Spanish Alphabet and Picture Word Cards.

4 years & up. 36 colorfully illustrated doubled-sided cards provide 72 early learning activities with uppercase & lowercase letters and sequencing, plus answer key. A great way to get ready for school! Cards measure 4"H x 6"W.

3 years & up. The hands-on exploratory nature of studies in the classroom taps into children's natural curiosity, resulting in a learning environment that is both fun and intentional. This Language and Literary Skills Kit offers a wide range of tools and materials to support and encourage children in meaningful interactions with print and language. Kit includes: 104 Magnetic Soft Learning Letters, Pocket Wall Chart, Wooden Alphabet Stamp Set, 2 Sets of Flashcards, 26 Feels-Write Letter Stones,… More »

3 years & up. This Baby Black Bear hand puppet features soft fur, a sweet face, and movable head and arms. Measures 5"L x 6"W x 9"Tall.

3 years & up. As children explore artifacts within their classroom, school or other environments they can use these journals to document their findings. Set of 10. Measures 8.5" x 5.5".

PreK & Up. Introduce the early literacy skills to your children with this Learning the Alphabet and Beginning Sounds Pocket Chart Card Set. This wonderful set teaches 52 beginning sounds including the alphabet and 26 blends.The full color photos make sound recognition easy. Encourage your children to practice these beginning sounds and the alphabet everyday to enhance their skills. Cards are pre-cut for immediate use. Cards fit most standard wall charts. Activity guide included. Cards measure 3" tall.

3 years & up. Each tile in this Magna-Tiles® Structures set is double-sided with alphabet letters on one side and a schoolhouse to build on the other. Your child will learn letters, sounds, words and much more. Then flip the tiles to build a school that they will have fun with for hours. This set contains 1 six-inch square tile, 26 three-inch square tiles, 8 equilateral triangle tiles, and 2 door tiles. All pieces are printed two-sided and feature SuperColor® technology on both sides.

3 years & up. Features dry-erase storyboard on one side and blank on the other for added activity choices. Each measures 9" x 12".

3 years & up. Learning and fun all in one! These Write on - Wipe off Blocks have white board panels on each side that can be written on with dry erase markers and then wiped away. Children can create their own educational games by drawing pictures, letters, words, phrases, or numbers. Each block measures 3" x 3" x 3". Includes: 4 Foam Blocks and 1 Dry Erase Marker.

Children decide everyday to pretend to have a tea party, be a firefighter, open a pet store - all of these are opportunities to increase pre-reading skills. Literacy Play is packed with over 185 dramatic play activities that teach important pre-reading skills while bringing children's imaginations to life. Paperback 320 pages.

Birth & up. Enhance imaginative play with this Eco-Friendly Pig Hand Puppet! Children will act out scenes by making the puppet walk, run, dance and more. Puppets provide opportunities for children to build their language skills and hand-eye coordination through collaborative play. This puppet is designed with a soft, comforting material made out of 100% recycled plastic bottles. Hand wash only with warm, soapy water and let air dry.

12 months & up. This precious owl family is a favorite for story-telling and puppet performances! This beautiful Mother Owl comes with her three adorable owl babies. Children can simulate flight in the Mother Owl by placing their hand into the puppet and placing their thumb in one wing and their little finger in the other wing. The three owl babies are finger puppets who can hide shyly under their mother's wings. Encourages creativity and imagination. Mother Owl measures 10.625"H x 6.25"W x 13"L.

4 - 6 years. Learning the ABCs is a joy with this BIG, laminated flip chart featuring an easy-to-learn song for each letter of the alphabet! Turn to this sturdy, colorful resource every day to teach phonemic awareness, letter recognition, early reading skills, and more! Includes eye - catching illustrations, ready-to-go lesson plans, instant letter activities, PLUS 26 downloadable songs. Approximately 20"H x 15"W.

Create readers while creating art! Contains activities that reinforce letter recognition and pre-reading skills. 160 pages.

3 years & up. Young explorers can venture around their environment and document their findings in these open-ended field books. Interior pages are blank for drawing or note taking. Blank pages. Set of 10. Measures 8.5" x 5.5".

4 years & up. Give child their own white 9" x 12" magnetic board to work on. Letter and numbers sold separately.

A unique teaching resource perfect for large groups of children. Playful learning approach and unique educational content teaches children key literacy skills. The 100 plans follow a literacy scope and sequence so teachers can help children develop and practice the literacy skills they need to be successful readers. Each chapter focuses on a familiar early childhood topic, such as friends, feelings, colors, and houses and homes. Paperback. 224 pages.

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… More »