Language and Literacy Resources

3 years & up. Use these Soft Foam Color Coded Magnetic Uppercase and Lowercase Learning Letters to introduce the alphabet and early literacy skills to your children. These color-coded letters differentiate consonants from vowels. Children can start basic word building, practice letter sounds, and increase vocabulary. This set includes two sets of both upper and lowercase letters for a total of 104 letters. Bucket is included for easy storage. The approximate height each letter is 1.75"

3 years & up. Encourage children to practice early handwriting and number formation, while reinforcing letter and number recognition, with these Chalkboard-Based Alphabet & Number Puzzles! Each puzzle consists of a chalkboard base with tracers and indented spaces, allowing the child to practice printing letters or numbers without "going out of the lines." Use the indented spaces to trace the shapes of the letters or numbers with their fingers, or use a piece of chalk to print,… More »

3 years & up. Teaching emotional literacy helps children develop social skills by recognizing and responding to social cues appropriately. Children can interpret their own emotions by matching "feeling" words with pictures. Actual photographs printed on felt. 12 pictures, 12 feeling words, 6 page lesson guide. Average figure 6" tall.

This self-standing, double-sided pocket chart features magnetic board and three storage pockets perfect to use with magnetic tiles. Measures 12.25"W x 14.75"L x 4"H. Collapses for easy storage. Letters and numbers are sold separately.

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".

3 years & up. Support bilingual learners with this unique set of Color Coded Upper and Lower Case English and Spanish Alphabet Felt Letters. This durable set of soft, felt letters is perfect for early literacy practice. Children can start basic word building, practice letter sounds, and increase vocabulary. This set is complete with Spanish accent marks, such as tildes, to assist with correct pronunciation. Pre-cut. Vowels are in red and consonants are in blue. Includes two sets of uppercase… More »

Enjoy hands-free, portable storytime on the floor, chair, table, or outdoors. Lightweight with movable flip-up extenders that support over-sized items. Expandable big book storage rack on back for additional book storage. Set up size 18"W x 15"H x 12"D. Storage size 18"W x 18"H x 2"D. Books sold separately.

4 years & up. Explore the classic game of Monopoly 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… More »

3 years & up. Countdown with Pete as he loses his buttons one by one. These colorful felt pieces help retell the story of Pete the Cat by creating colorful visual representations of Pete and his buttons. This soft felt set offers the opportunity to review sounds for sensory learning and basic math problems for STEM learning. This set is a perfect prop for interactive reading. Includes 14 felt pieces along with an activity guide.

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.

This Portable Speech Mirror supports the development of speech and language skills. Children observe the reflection of themselves and their peers as they practice forming sounds and words. Use this freestanding mirror as an engaging learning aid for speech therapy practice and encouraging self-awareness. Mirror is lightweight, distortion-free, and made of Plexiglas. Measures 8.5 x 11.

2 years & up. A playful way to practice fine motor skills and letter learning. Eco-friendly rubberwood animal shapes for each letter of the alphabet fit together to form one long puzzle, or can be used as open-ended block play pieces. Pieces range from approximately 1 1/2" to 3 1/2". Comes with a wooden tray for easy clean-up, storage and display. Includes 26 pieces.

3 years & up. Come and explore with bears, birds, and their friends with this exciting, versatile set. Children can improve their fine motor skills through pushing and pulling the felt items on and off the board. Set includes 60 precut pieces for storytelling, color recognition, counting, patterning, sorting, and more. Set also includes eight-page lesson guide.

3 years & up. Soft striped fur and wiggly whiskers adorn this Orange Tabby Kitten hand puppet. This huggable plush puppet is great for cuddling and is a great addition to any dramatic play area. Encourage children to develop their own stories using the cat and to identify the sound they make. Animate the legs and head of this kitten to make her pounce and preen. Pair this cat with a book for an interactive storytime. Measures 10"L x 7"W x 8"H.

PreK - Grade 2. A step-by-step, book-by-book program that guides children through the early stages of reading. Each book, carefully evaluated by a reading specialist to correlate with the Guided Reading Levels, is leveled to address the early stages of a child's reading development. Inside each box set you'll find 75 eight-page storybooks (5 copies of 15 titles) on topics children love, which makes them perfect for group learning. Also includes a 4-page mini-teaching guide and storage box.

3 years & up. The perfect visual compliment to the classic story, The Littlest Engine That Could. You won't be able to resist this determined little engine as it tries to overcome the challenges that arise! Have fun playing out the original story and making up your own again and again. Set includes 16 felt figures to cut out, and an unmounted background scene which measures 12" x 17". Felt board is sold separately.

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… More »

Grades K & up. Increase sight word recognition, develop phonics skills, improve fluency, build vocabulary, motivate young readers, and provide hands-on reading experiences! It includes 250 self-checking puzzle pieces -- 125 word puzzle pieces (approx. 1.5 inches x 2 inches) and 125 photo puzzle pieces (approx. 2 inches x 2 inches) and a 4-page booklet with directions, teaching suggestions, and games.

18 months & up. The Baby Monster is full of personality and ready to help children cope with their anxiety and fears. It features a huge mouth with an air-filled squeaker full of different sounds. Children can write or draw their troubles on a piece of paper and feed it to the Baby Monster--he can hold on to their worries for them! Hand wash using mild soap and water, air dry. Measures 13"H x 8"W 8"D.

3 years & up. Introduce your children to more sight words with this descriptive Step 2 Sight Word Book Set for Early Literacy and Vocabulary Skills. Sight words are necessary for early literacy development as they help children read more fluently and write with more efficiency. With this set, children will add eight new words to their repertoire, and review previously taught words. Set of 8 books.

3 years & up. Encourage children to develop a positive sense of self and healthy social and emotional mindset with the Alphabet Affirmation Cards. Each card is made to mirror different skin tones, has a unique design with a positive affirmation and letter of the alphabet written boldly. The cards are have a matte finish and rounded corners. Each card measures 5"L x 4"W. Includes 26 alphabet cards and 1 instruction card.

This multi-purpose board provides a felt surface on one side and a dry-erase surface on the back. Use the pale blue felt side to include characters from a book you are reading to the class for an interactive storytime. Have children identify the characters from the book and one of their unique features. On the dry-erase side, encourage children to practice writing their names or vocabulary words. This Dual Felt/Dry Erase Board encourages literacy, dexterity, and fine motor skills. 24" x 36".… More »

3 years & up. Children will enjoy helping these adorable kittens find their mittens as they learn about taking care of their belongings. The background scene is designed to fit into the Cardboard File Case. Set includes 15 felt figures to cut out including mother cat, 3 kittens, 3 sets of clean mittens, 3 sets of dirty mittens, 3 crying kitten faces, washtub, and cherry pie. The unmounted background scene measures 12" x 17". Text of this traditional story is also included. Felt board is sold separately.

Practice vocabulary and other literacy concepts with your children using these colorful Magnetic Pocket Chart Squares for Displaying Vocabulary Words and More. These magnetic charts can be used individually or velcroed together. Use these pocket charts to practice current vocabulary words, introduce rhyming words, break down vowel sounds, or to go over syllables. The options are endless! Includes grommets and magnets as well as a storage pocket on the back of each square. Small charts measure 14"L… More »