Language and Literacy Resources

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.

Birth & up. Give babies captivating companions with this set of My First Black & White Puppets. These soft puppets have friendly faces and open arms that will put babies at ease. Adults can use them to narrate a story, play a game, or do many other things. The color schemes will also help babies develop early color recognition skills because black and white are the first colors babies recognize. Set includes 3 animal puppets, 7"L . Machine washable.

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.

3 years & up. This inviting journal supports a variety of skills including fine motor, literacy, and memory. The 32 page journal offers several tips and ideas on journalism, explain how and why we journal, and how to extend the experience for children. Each page is blank to encourage drawing, writing, or a combination of both. Journal measures 11"L x 8.5W". Set of 10 journals.

3 years and up. Wikki Stix® Learning Toys are the original - trusted by families, schools, and teachers everywhere. Wikki Stix® are more than a craft, they're a fun interactive learning tool! Soft and pliable, Wikki Stix® are easy to use and do not contain gluten, latex, nor any nuts or nut by-products. They are made of non-toxic wax, like that found in bubble gum and lipstick, along with basic hand-knitting yarn. Kit includes 192 colorful 8" Wikki Stix®, six 7" x 7"… More »

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".

3 years & up. Give early writers some captivating visual aids with the Writing Readiness Prewriting Skills Book. Featuring 16 double-sided pages, this book introduces young children to 8 basic writing strokes by locating a writing stroke (like a straight line) within a real-world image (like a fence) and prompting children to trace the stroke. This book is a unique, engaging way to teach children fundamental writing skills.

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… More »

3 years & up. Develop skills in sequencing, memory, observation, and logic with 12 sets of four-step sequence stories. Includes 48 thick and durable real-image picture cards, activity card, and a carton to hold all the pieces. Pocket chart sold separately.

This set of 90 colorful cards feature an array of photos from all food groups and cultures. Foods are identified in both English and Spanish. Use these cards as a foundation to learn and discuss nutrition. Photo Cards measure 4.25" x 5".

4 years & up. This inviting journal supports a variety of skills including fine motor, literacy, and memory. The 32 page journal offers several tips and ideas on journaling, explain how and why we journal, and how to extend the experience for children. The pages have a blank area to encourage drawing and two developmentally appropriate line spaces for the emergent writer. Journals support D'Nealian™ and Zaner-Bloser™ writing styles. Measures 8.5" x 11". Set of 10 journals.

3 years & up. Enhance early language development with these Rhyme Time Practice Early Literacy Magnets with Pictures. Each magnet contains an early vocabulary word with a corresponding image. Children will enjoy matching rhyming words on any magnetic surface. The set includes 30 magnets and a bag. Easel sold separately. Measures 3"L x 3"W.

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… More »

18 months & up. Increase children's confidence with counting and number recognition using these nature-inspired Magnetic Wood Cookie Counters. Made in part using Poly+, this set is durable enough for both indoor and outdoor numeracy activities. Each piece has a black magnetic backing that enables convenient use on blackboards or whiteboards. Set includes pieces marked with numbers 0 through 20. Each piece measures 2" in diameter x .5"H.

3 years & up. Engage young minds and inspire literacy explorations with Alphabet Bingo! Combining learning with fun, this hands-on alphabet game reinforces early literacy concepts, like letter recognition and letter sounds, through play. Young learners will love playing this game with classmates while supporting their own reading and writing development. Up to 20 players with 26 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.

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".

4 years & up. Learning the alphabet and how to write are just some the most important skills children are taught, so why not make it fun! This fun and interactive kit assists in the fostering of fine motor skills necessary for writing and provides children with plenty of practice tools. The composition notebook features wide ruled sheets perfect for small hands practicing dexterity. Colorful individual cards teach letter formation, and a letter puzzle game helps in letter and sound recognition.… More »

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.

3 years & up. Bring Froggy's adventures to life with this engaging set and book "Froggy Gets Dressed". Encourage children to move the pieces of the felt set as the story is read. Felt figures are pre cut.