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Language and Literacy Resources

Support early reading and communication with Kaplan’s language and literacy resources. From books and phonics tools to storytelling and writing materials, these classroom-ready solutions help children build vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Felt Set - 11 Pieces
Item: 62961
Status: In Stock
$24.95
3 years & up. Make a classic come alive with this Felt Set. Based on Bill Martin, Jr. and Eric Carle's beloved Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, this set includes all the characters from the story and will put children right in the middle of it. So, the next time you read the book during story time, you can have the children act out the story!
Bilingual Photo Food Cards - 90 Pieces
Item: 12101
Status: In Stock
$31.95
$25.95
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".
Pre-Writing Software for Large Screens and Tablets
Item: 87691P
Status: In Stock
$22.95 - $33.95
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.
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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 Alphabet Bingo Game
Item: 55618
Status: In Stock
$31.95
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.
Language and Literacy Skills Kit - Spanish Supplement
Item: 63059
Status: In Stock
$38.95
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.
Language and Literacy Skills Kit for Preschool
Item: 63058
Status: In Stock
$269.95
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. Contents may vary.
Mobile Flip Chart Writing Easel and Magnetic Dry-Erase Board
Item: 70219
Status: In Stock
$645.95
$399.95
This sturdy, metal framed easel features a magnetic dry-erase board, two big book and marker trays, three rings to hold pocket charts or flip charts, and a shelf to store extra supplies. Also features 2" locking casters. Measures Measures 30.1"W x 61.25"H x 30.1"D. Assembly required.
Bilingual Color and Number Beanbags
Item: 302443P
Status: In Stock
$28.95 - $58.95
2 years and up. Encourage early language development, numeracy, and active play with this set of Bilingual Color and Number Beanbags. Perfect for classroom games and activities, these beanbags help children build gross motor skills, spatial awareness, color recognition, and number literacy. Each beanbag features bilingual labeling to support early learners with colors or numerals, dots, and words presented in both English and Spanish. Whether tossing, sorting, or counting, children will enjoy physical and cognitive engagement with every game. Beanbags measure 4" x 4". Available individually or as a set.
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Mobile Teacher's Easel
Item: 301354
Status: In Stock
$479.95
Take learning anywhere with the Mobile Teachers Easel. This easel's locking casters make it possible for lessons and activities to happen anywhere teachers or children see fit. Magnetic write-on/wipe-off boards on both sides permit activities where more than one person can participate, and a storage tray enables teachers to easily transport needed materials and find a place for them when activities are done. Easel measures 30.78"W x 51.81"H x 26.04"D. 
Bark Block Alphabet Letters - 36 Pieces
Item: 301409
Status: In Stock
$34.95
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.
Magnetic Wood Cookie Counters - 21 Pieces
Item: 301403
Status: In Stock
$49.95
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.
All About Me Journals - Set of 10
Item: 89829
Status: In Stock
$23.95
3 years & up. Invite children to tell their story in their own individualized book with these journals for children. The 8.5" x 11" journals serve as wonderful self-discovery tools and provide a template for children to create their own self-portrait along with 8 writing prompts for kids to help them draw/write their own story. Set of 10. Great for back to school!
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.
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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STEM Journals - Set of 10
Item: 86303
Status: In Stock
$24.95
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.
Writing Caddy
Item: 70140
Status: In Stock
$52.95
Keeping everything organized will help children find what they are looking for instantly. Can store many different essentials to make learning fun. Includes a handle so it can be moved from place to place easily on a moment's notice. 10"L x 9.75"W x 6"H.
Safari Animal Puppets - Set of 6
Item: 63786
Status: In Stock
$61.95
$55.95
18 months & up. These exciting hand puppets realistically represented animals from the jungle. The Safari Animal Puppets promotes dexterity, fine motor skills, and dramatic play. Use these puppets during an interactive storytime or an engaging lesson about safari animals. Encourage children to identify the animals and make their sounds as they create stories to act out. Set of 6 puppets includes zebra, giraffe, toucan, elephant, monkey, and lion. 9"L. Surface washable.
Sequencing Stories
Item: 63760
Status: In Stock
$32.95
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.
Writing Readiness Prewriting Skills Book - Dry-Erase
Item: 63728
Status: In Stock
$39.95
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.
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".
School Readiness Journals - Set of 10
Item: 63185
Status: In Stock
$39.95
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.
Preschool Journals - Set of 10
Item: 63183
Status: In Stock
$39.95
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.
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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