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.

Grades 1 & up. Literacy practice that students will love! Grab a popcorn piece and build a word with that beginning blend, digraph, or ending. Pull out a POP kernel, and all your pieces go back! For Word Families, start with 2-letter endings, then move up to 3-letter endings and rhyming practice. For Blends, have a teacher sort out the digraphs initially. Each game includes 92 cards, 8 POP cards, spinner and guide (printed on box). Each measures 3"L x 3"W x 6.25"H. For 2… More »

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.

2 years & up. Build key foundations for letter formation with these natural looking stones, each one with a different pattern. As kids trace over the patterns from left to right, learning how to make shapes, the stones provide the sensory feedback needed to take the first steps in writing. Develops fine motor skills and the language necessary to talk about shapes and patterns. Also use them to make impressions in clay or dough, or use with sand, rice, and paint as part of a sensory tray. The… More »

PreK - 2. Make learning truly hands-on with this phonics pebble set, ideal for introducing letters and their sounds! Develop letter recognition, word-building, and blending skills with these tactile pebbles. Cast from a unique stone mix, these durable pebbles are ideal for use inside and out. Includes 64 pebbles covering 44 phonemes. Teacher guide included. Each pebble sized at 1.5" each.

3 years & up. Creative play and storytelling all rolled into a beautiful set of wooden toys. Children will enjoy hours of open-ended, interactive play while learning about the popular fairy tale characters in this Happy Architect set. Includes 44 total pieces: 12 plywood pieces (largest approximately 10" and smallest 8") and 32 wooden character pieces printed front and back. Children can use the interactive design of the houses, huts, bridges, and castle to pretend and play and bring… More »

Birth & up. Soft and sweet, Nutbrown Hare puppet with his companion board book, will delight children of all ages. The adorable puppet can be used to make up stories or tell the classic story of "Guess How Much I Love You". Hardcover.

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.

6 years & up. A unique version of this classic game. A special hangman revealer will keep track of where each player is. Includes 2 game modules, 84 game pegs, 144 letter plates and rules. 2 players

Grades K & up. The lightweight Mini Dry Erase Answer Paddles feature a rounded shape, easy grip handle, and a chip-resistant hardboard backing. These dry erase paddles are easy to use and wipe clean to erase. Ideal for monitoring student understanding at a glance and promoting class engagement. Dry erase panel is on one side only. Each paddle measures 5" x 9". Included: 12 Mini Dry Erase Answer Paddles.

3 years & up. Have your children follow along to this familiar story with this detailed Children's Favorite Classic Stories Little Red Hen Felt Set for Interactive Reading. This felt set follows the Little Red Hen as it teaches the importance of preparation. Encourage your children to move the felt pieces along as the story progresses. Set includes 17 flannel cut outs that can be used with any flannel board. Made in the USA.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Grades K & up.Two-column format with new words, photographs, and drawings. Includes colored note boxes to help beginning readers enhance vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, and identify sounds. Paperback. 304 pages.

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.

8 - 11 years. This award-winning book contains over 13,000 main entries and more than 1,000 full-color photographs and drawings. 26-page appendix including separate thesaurus, phonics and spelling, measurement, and geography sections.

2 years & up. Learning the alphabet and how to spell has never been so fun and easy for those with little hands and big imaginations! This brightly colored wooden puzzle has individually color co-ordinated letters that match up with their base spots to help develop recall and recognition skills. The chunky pieces make it easy to grasp and examine, guaranteeing endless hours of fun learning for everyone involved. Helps develop dexterity, matching skills and concentration. Meets the industry toy… More »

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

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

12 months & up. Add another friendly face to your dramatic play area with this soft Plush Bigmouth Mouse Hand Puppets for Dramatic Play and Interactive Reading. This large, 12 inch puppets has realistic features and an easily moveable mouth. Puppets are great for promoting imagination, literacy, hand-eye coordination, creativity, fine motor skills. Encourage your children to mimic the sound mice make. The plush material is surface washable.