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Reading & Word Games

Strengthen early literacy skills with reading and word games for children from Kaplan. Explore engaging classroom games that support vocabulary, phonics, spelling, word recognition, comprehension, and language development. Ideal for preschool, elementary, child care,  and small group settings, these educational games help children build confidence, communication skills, focus, and a lifelong love of reading.

Very Hungry Caterpillar Games - Set of 3
Item: 301518P
Status: In Stock
$19.95 - $64.95
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.
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Goodie Games™ ABC Cookies
Item: 91025
Status: In Stock
$34.95
3 years & up. Turn early literacy into a sweet learning adventure with this playful ABC cookie game set. Children practice letter recognition, beginning sounds, CVC word building, and early vocabulary as they spin, match, and build simple words using the alphabet shaped "cookie" pieces. Picture cues, bright card borders, and color-coded red vowels guide emerging readers while keeping learning fun and engaging. Includes 45 double-sided cards, 2 spinners, and 42 lowercase alphabet cookies (approximately 2"). A resealable jar keeps all the pieces neatly stored. Game guide includes four ways to play. For 2-4 players.
Magnetic Alphabet Fishing Game
Item: 301368
Status: In Stock
$42.95
2 years & up. Reel in color and letter knowledge with the Magnetic Alphabet Fishing Game. Both the fish and the game board have colors on one side and letters on the other to strengthen color and letter recognition. Includes 2 fishing poles, 26 fish, double-sided cards with lowercase letters on one side and simple words with a corresponding picture on the other side, alphabet chart with upper and lowercase letters, and activity guide.
Rhyming Bingo
Item: 40755
Status: In Stock
$15.95
$12.95
4 years & up. Children love to play this popular game. They learn 30 pairs of rhyming words with the help of colorful photo cues. Unique, 6-way format adapts to a variety of skill levels, and is a fun learning supplement for small groups or the entire class. Also ideal for learners with disabilities and anyone learning English. Set includes 36 playing cards, 264 chips, caller's mat and cards, and a sturdy storage box. Made in the USA.
Sight Word Toss Game
Item: 301670
Status: In Stock
$21.95
5 years and up. Cultivate key literacy development while having lots of fun with this Sight Word Toss game. In this game, each lily pad has a word on it. Players shout out a word from one of the lily pads and then throw their beanbag at that pad. If the bean bag lands on the pad, the player's team keeps the bean bag. Whoever has the most bean bags at the end wins!
Monopoly Junior Game
Item: 37642
Status: In Stock
$44.95
4 years & up. Explore the classic game of Monopoly Junior with a twist! Monopoly Discover includes two levels of play with a double-sided game board. One side focuses on counting and matching, recommended for ages 4 to 5 years. The second side of the board focuses on advanced play, including reading and simple math for ages 6 years & up. Each level includes its own set of Monopoly money and cards appropriate for that level. Includes: 2-sided game board, 6 tokens, 6 Character cards, 16 Title Deed cards, 20 Level 1 Chance cards, 20 level 2 Chance cards, 72 sold signs (12 for each token), 1 die, money pack (90 ones, 90 fives), and game guide. Requires 2 to 6 players.
Scrabble®
Item: 81774
Status: In Stock
$35.95
8 years & up. Put letters together, build words, add up your points and win! This classic game features the classic Scrabble® equipment for a big-time word-on-word showdown. Do you see a word your opponent hasn't seen? A double or triple letter or word space that will let you earn big points? Could the luck of the draw win you the game? Use your letters to score points and challenge your family and friends. It's your word against theirs! Includes 1 gameboard, 100 wooden letter tiles, 4 tile racks, 1 drawstring letter bag and game guide. For 2 to 4 players.
Rhyme & Sort Rockets
Item: 62790
Status: In Stock
$42.95
4 years & up. Have a blast reinforcing phonological awareness! Place a photo card in the rocket doorway, and then sort cards that rhyme into the correct rocket. Sort by beginning and ending sounds, syllables and more. Includes 8 rockets, 80 real-life photo cards, and activity guide. Rockets measure 5"H x 2.25" in diameter.
Grades 1-2 Readiness Activity Backpack
Item: 303591
Status: Out of Stock
$133.95
6 - 8 years old. Help your child get ready for Grade 1 or 2 in just 10-15 minutes a day. This backpack is filled with engaging, hands-on activities and learning games designed to strengthen important academic skills through fun and interactive play. Children will practice reading sight words, blending sounds to read simple words, writing words and sentences, understanding place value, and building addition and subtraction skills using visual learning tools. Inside the backpack, you'll find a fidget keychain, a whiteboard and marker, a learning guide, Ten Frame Fidgets for numbers 1-20, The Fidget Game: Sight Words, and the Rocket Race Math Game. The included learning guide makes it easy to get started with simple, step-by-step activities that take the guesswork out of learning and encourage meaningful skill practice through play.
Kindergarten Readiness Activity Backpack
Item: 303590
Status: Out of Stock
$133.95
5 - 6 years old. Kindergarten is a big milestone, and having a strong foundation can help children feel more confident and prepared from day one. This backpack is filled with engaging, play-based activities designed to build important early learning skills. Children will practice recognizing most letters, learning beginning letter sounds, writing their name, counting to 20 and recognizing numbers, and beginning to blend sounds as they build early reading readiness skills. Inside the backpack, you'll find a back with a fidget keychain, a whiteboard and marker, a learning guide, the Alphabet Arc Fidget, Word Pop! game, and Rocket Race math game. The included learning guide makes it easy to get started with simple, step-by-step activities that take the guesswork out of learning through play.
Pre-K Readiness Activity Backpack
Item: 303589
Status: Out of Stock
$133.95
4-5 years old. Help build confidence for Pre-K in just 10-15 minutes a day. This backpack is filled with engaging literacy and math activities designed to help children develop essential early learning skills through hands-on play. With easy-to-use games and guided activities, children can practice important readiness skills while having fun and building confidence before their first day of school. Children will practice important skills such as letter recognition, counting and early math concepts, fine motor development and writing tool control, name writing, and following simple directions. Inside the backpack, you'll find a backpack with a fidget keychain, a whiteboard and marker, a parent learning guide, the Arc Fidget Mat, Math Ahoy!, and ABC Bingo! The included learning guide makes it easy to get started with simple, step-by-step activities designed for quick, meaningful learning through play.
Rhyming and Learning First Words Dominoes Game - 28 Dominoes
Item: 147021P
Status: Out of Stock
$14.95 - $32.95
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.
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