Language and Literacy Resources

3 years and up. Bring a beloved children's classic to life with this set of Very Hungry Caterpillar games. Eric Carle's world-famous book has captivated children for over 50 years; now, this collection of games makes the book even more vivid. All three games use themes and illustrations from the book to engage and educate children. As they make puzzles, find letters, and collect food, children will develop valuable skills in letter recognition, color recognition, critical thinking, and much more.

4 years & up. Put an elephant in the room with this Positional Words Activity Set. The activities in this set require children to put a card somewhere (in front of, on top of, next to, inside, behind, or under) in relation to an object (an elephant, a mouse, a table, or a sofa). These activities will enhance children's spatial awareness and expand their positional vocabulary.

3 years & up. A hands-on way to explore letters and sounds! Introduce early learners to the alphabet with this interactive sorting box designed to build letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary. The Alphabet Box includes uppercase and lowercase letter cards, along with illustrated object cards for every letter of the alphabet. Children match letters with corresponding objects while strengthening fine motor skills, cognitive development, and early literacy. With a durable sorting… More »

3 years & up. It's all aboard for the alphabet train with this fun Alphabet Express Floor Puzzle! Children will love practicing the alphabet along with friendly animal companions. Puzzles promote collaborative play, fine motor skills, problem solving, and critical thinking. When finished, have your children say the alphabet for extra practice. Puzzle measures 10"L when completed.

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.

2 years and up. Make learning fun and interactive with these wooden peg puzzles. Covering numbers, letters, and shapes, these puzzles present open-ended, interactive opportunities for mathematical and literary development. Adults can use them as instructional tools, or children can play with them as a way to reinforce their learning. Either way, these puzzles will help lay critical foundations for children's cognitive development. Available individually or as a set.

Students will have fun learning "Yesterday", "Today" and "Tomorrow" with this colorful pocket chart. Includes 21 clear pockets, 14 days of the week and day abbreviation cards, 31 number cards and 56 colorful weather condition cards. Measures approx. 24" x 12".

18 months & up. The 2" Translucent Uppercase Letters are perfect for little hands to learn how to write uppercase letters! Pieces feature raised edges for easy pick up. Tracing exercises best done on a light panel. Colors may vary. Each letter measures 2"L x 1.5"W x .25"H.

Grades PreK - 2. Learn the alphabet and practice printing skills. Back of chart features reproducible sheets, activities, and helpful teaching tips. Measures 17" x 22".

3 years & up. Set of 32 pre-cut felt numbers. Made in the USA.

3 years & up. Help children build confidence and achieve success with fun 2-piece puzzles that hone their skills at their own pace. Sturdy, durable 3" x 3" pieces with self-checking design and real images. Available individually or in a set of three.

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.

3 years & up. The letters in these sets are correctly proportioned and include more of the letters you need most - extra vowels: a, e, i, o, u; and consonants: b, l, m, r, s, t. Strong magnets on the back provide a "sure grip." color-coded with red vowels and blue consonants. Letters measure 1.5" tall. Available in Uppercase Letters, Lowercase Letters, or a set of Uppercase and Lowercase Letters. 42 pieces per set.

2 years & up. This set of 24 cards are a fun way to teach kids what to do when they're angry, anxious, or frustrated. Each of the 24 illustrated cards describes how to soothe using a different method: physical, auditory/verbal, visual, creative, self-nurturing, and humor. Other cards are provided and show step-by-step instructions for games and activities to use with the calming cards. Written in both English and Spanish, these cards and the accompanying instruction sheet explain how therapists,… More »

3 years & up. Guide children to good writing with these Textured Touch and Trace Cards. These cards have directional arrows that provide step-by-step instructions for writing each letter. They also have green dots that tell children when to start tracing and red dots that tell them when to stop tracing. This highly interactive exercise will help lay a solid foundation for writing success.

3 years & up. Hands-on learning that's easy, educational and fun! Colorful individual cards teach letter and number formation as children develop the fine motor skills necessary to learn to write letters and numbers. Also included in the Numbers & Counting set, are early educational activities such as counting, math concepts and simple shapes. Twist, bend, or simply press down -- no glue, no mess, and endlessly reusable! Buy the individual card sets, or buy both sets together, as a kit. Scent-Free. Made in the USA.

3 years & up. Support bilingual learners with this unique set of magnetic foam letters! Start basic word building, practice letter sounds, and increase vocabulary. Both sets include Spanish accent marks (tildes) to assist with correct pronunciation. Play and practice to build early literacy. Each set includes 54 letter tiles and each letter measures 1.75" high.Choose to buy both together as a set, or purchase individually.

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 - 6 years & up. This matching game is an ideal outlet for children to use skills they have mastered! Cards and game boards are thick with rounded corners, washable surfaces, and real-life photos that delight little players. Within the Alphabet game, players practice alphabet skills as they match uppercase and lowercase letters to photograph clues. The Colors & Shapes game is an ideal tool for color & shape recognition. Each of the two games have several ways to play, allowing for varying… More »

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. 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!

The Nemours® Reading BrightStart! Complete Program for Early Literacy Success puts teachers on the cutting edge of early literacy best practices with an exciting new approach to building reading readiness skills in struggling learners. This unique program is specifically designed for teaching early literacy skills to small groups of at-risk four- and five-year-old children, but is an effective teaching tool for all children in that age range. This exciting program implements Response to Intervention… More »

3 years & up. This two-in-one unit sharpens both pencils and crayons while keeping all the shavings in a container. A translucent housing makes it easy to see when it needs to be emptied. Colors may vary.

PreK Journals: 3 - 4 years. Kindergarten Journals: 5 - 8 years. These journals will help early learners master the 26 letters of the English alphabet. The FREE mobile app helps these journals come alive in 3D (augmented reality) for an engaging and interactive experience in the classroom or at home! Early learners now have a fun way to demonstrate their growing understanding of upper and lowercase letters and letter sounds. Available individually, in a set of two (1 Prek and 1 Kindergarten journal), or in sets of twenty.