Language and Literacy Resources

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. Support fine motor skills as you introduce beginning writers to eight basic writing skills in a fun and engaging way. Real images encourage children to establish familiarity with the strokes necessary for early letter formation. The 16 double-sided thick and sturdy dry-erase pages are bound at the top to allow for easy flipping and accommodates both right- and left-handed writers. Eraser and dry-erase pen are sold separately.

3 years & up. This 8 page STEM Journal outlines how to utilize the scientific process in an early childhood classroom. Each of the 8.5" x 11" 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 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 8.5" x 11". Set of 10 journals.

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. 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!

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. 6"H x 9.75" W x 10"L. Kaplan Exclusive.

Making story time engaging is easier with this comfortable Interactive Reading Time Apron for Felt Pieces and Other Story Props. This durable apron is made from loop fabric. Simply attach hook velcro to items to get them to stick to the apron. The three large, spacious pockets store characters and tape. One size fits most. The items shown on apron are not included.

3 years & up. These sturdy, over-sized lacing and tracing letters support eye-hand coordination, visual discrimination, letter recognition, and fine motor skills! Color-coded vowels for easy identification. Each letter is 4.5"H x 3.75"W. Includes 26 uppercase and 26 lowercase letters with 16 laces.

With on-the-go games that are perfect for busy lifestyles, this book is filled with fun and easy literacy games for children to play any time, anywhere. These games introduce the world of letters and reading, while building skills all children need for a lifetime of learning. Paperback.

3 years & up. Sing or speak into this echo microphone to hear the sound of your amplified voice! Each microphone measures 9.5". Not electronic, no batteries required. Colors will vary.

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.

High quality, durable wall chart with 10 see-through plastic pockets displays entire word cards, pictures, or sentence strips, hiding nothing! 100% tough nylon fabric. 5 grommets for hanging. Word and picture cards sold separately.

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.

3 years & up. This 32 story set is now pre-cut! The stories are color-coded to simplify selection; choose from Stories for Fun, Favorite Fairy and Folk Tales, Aesop's Fables, Mother Goose, Holidays and Rhymes for Singing. Storage envelopes include story script and felt characters. The wooden storage box measures 16.75"W X 12.5"D x 11"H. Made in the USA.

With this colorful Beginners Counting Felt Set children can count with ladybugs, pandas, puppies, kitten, frogs, and more! This set promotes important early math skills and helps children gain confidence in their counting. This exciting counting set makes learning more interactive and fun for children. Watch as they become familiar with numbers and concepts. The set includes 132 pre-cut pieces including 2 sets of numbers from 0-10 and equations. Made in the USA.

Grades K & up. Transform reading practice into a multi-sensory learning experience. All children will benefit from beginner readers, to children with speech disorders. Increase the opportunity of maximum reading comprehension by involving three senses: sight, sound, and touch. Hold like a telephone and hear the sound amplified through the earpiece. Perfect for every child in your classroom! Available individually or in a set of four. Measures 6.5"W x 1.75"L x 2.75"H. Made in the USA. Colors may vary.

3 years and up. Wikki Stix® Learning Toys are the original - trusted by parents, schools, and teachers everywhere. Wikki Stix® are more than a craft toy and more than a learning toy, they're a fun interactive teaching 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… More »

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. 1.5" tall. 126 pieces.

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. 1.5" tall. 126 pieces. Set consists of the following letters: nine each of a,e,i,o,u, six each of b,l,m,r,s,t and three each of c,d,f,g,h,j,k,n,p,q,v,w,x,y,z.

These 26 sturdy uppercase alphabet cards have a smooth beaded texture to enhance tactile sensation. Green dots indicate where to begin tracing each letter and red dots indicate where to stop. Directional arrows are included to teach correct letter formation. The perfect tool for early childhood, special education and ELL classrooms. Cards measure 4.25" x 5.5".

Ages 3 & up. These 26 sturdy lowercase alphabet cards have a smooth beaded texture to enhance tactile sensation. Green dots indicate where to begin tracing each letter and red dots indicate where to stop. Directional arrows are included to teach correct letter formation. The perfect tool for early childhood, special education and ELL classrooms. Cards measure 4.25" x 5.5".

Raise flannel board activities to new heights with this magnetic-backed flannel board that quickly sticks to any metal surface. This surface works with felt pieces and magnetic letters, plus you can extend action from the flannel board cut onto the whiteboard. Rolls up for easy storage. Measures 20" x 27".

4 years & up. Can you recognize a whistling teapot, a ringing telephone or a door opening. Develop listening skills while having fun hearing sounds around the house. Includes 12 photographic game boards, 120 tokens and audio CD featuring common sounds heard at home. 1-12 players.