Language and Literacy Resources

3 years & up. Help children practice early handwriting and identify and build CVC words with the Word Family Chalkboard-Based Kit. The indented spaces in the chalkboards promote successful printing and the deliberate coloring of the letters-white for vowels, brown for consonants-provides visual reinforcement for the development of children's literacy skills. Combine this kit with the Chalkboard Lowercase Alphabet Puzzle (300253) to help children practice both word recognition and letter recognition.… More »

3 years and up. Wikki Stix® Learning Toys are the original - trusted by families, schools, and teachers everywhere. Wikki Stix® are more than a craft, they're a fun interactive learning 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 Stix®, six 7" x 7"… More »

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.

PreK & up. Make learning sight word fun with these brightly colored Sight Words String Ups. With this set of important early vocabulary words children will develop literacy, fine motor skills, dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and color recognition. Simply set a sight word on your child's tray and have them spell the word out using the provided letter beads. Encourage children to identify the colors they are working with. This set includes: 218 printed sight words, over 280 letter beads (.875"),… More »

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 - 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 »

Grades K - 5. Reinforcement at home is proven to speed up a child's learning. These home literacy cards are great to use during parent conferences and can be used with any children's book. Once parents understand the fluency strategies that will help their children read, learning can be extended beyond the classroom. Each card is 5.5" X 9.75." Pack of 10. English.

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.

Grade PreK - Grade 3. Letters alive® Zoo Keeper Edition is an award winning supplemental reading kit that incorporates evidence-based best practices to teach letters, letter sounds, word building, and sentence building. Teachers have the flexibility of teaching to whole group, centers, or individual students. The lessons and activities are presented within a zoo theme, which includes animals and ties science with literacy instruction. Children are hearing, seeing, touching, building, and speaking… More »

Grade PreK - Grade 3. Learning alive™ Zoo Keeper Edition a bundled suite of digital learning programs including Letters alive® Zoo Keeper Edition Kit, Math alive®, and a bonus of three interactive stories. This Learning Suite includes a full-year, supplemental curriculum designed to help students become proficient in reading and math. For one price, you can fill your classroom with our cast of 26 animated characters enhancing the way you teach reading and math. Enjoy the action, sounds… More »

PreK Journals: 3 - 4 years. Kindergarten Journals: 5 - 8 years. From Alive Studios,  the PreK journals will help early learners master the numbers 0-10 and seven 2D shapes. The Kindergarten journals will help early learners master the numbers 0-20 and five 3D shapes. The FREE mobile app makes this journal come alive 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 numbers, counting, and shapes.… More »

3 years & up. Content-rich cards do their job, teaching children new skills in a fun way. This educational aid uses photos to teach 10 colors, 10 shapes, and numbers to 25. Self-checking, answers on card backs. Sturdy cards and storage box. Students will delight in mastering new skills. No-see-through cards with quick-sorting, rounded corners. Includes 96 cards, 3" x 6".

4 years & 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.

Grades K & up. This fun and interactive Power Pen allows students to progress in different subject matters as they build skills while working individually or in pairs. When the pen is pressed to answer dots students will either receive positive praise from the pen for correct answers or helpful redirection from the pen when the wrong answer is chosen. Power Pen cards sold separately.

3 years & up. Three all-time favorites bundled into one bilingual pack. Contains Five Little Monkeys, Five Speckled Frogs, and The Eency Weency Spider along with a teacher's guide with activities in both English and Spanish! 29 felt pieces in all. Pre-cut.

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.

3 years & up. Have your children follow along to this familiar story with this detailed Children's Favorite Classic Stories Goldilocks and the Three Bears Felt Set for Interactive Reading. This felt set follows Goldilocks and her encounter with the Three Bears. Encourage your children to move the felt pieces along as the story progresses. Set includes the classic story, 5 coloring sheets, a sequencing page, a two-story house, and 10 figures. Machine Washable. House measures 23"L x 16"W.… More »

The Language Builder Picture Noun Card set is a tremendous tool for teaching key language concepts to preschool age children; children and adults with autism, developmental delay, or speech/language delay; or to anyone first learning or re-learning basic language skills. This 350 full color noun card set includes stunning, child-pleasing, bright, photographic images from nine basic categories (animals, foods, vehicles, furniture, clothing, toys, everyday objects, shapes, and colors). This is the… More »

3 years & up. Retell your favorite Eric Carle story, Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear with this exciting Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear Interactive Reading Felt Set. This felt set features the characters of the beloved story. Use these soft, felt pieces for interactive reading time. Encourage your children to point to the characters or move the piece when they appear in the story. Set of 11.

3 years & up. Celebrate the seasons with this wonderful Seasons Changing Flannel Board Pre-Cut Felt Set. This set is perfect for interactive reading and lessons about how nature changes with the seasons. Children will love recreating the fall harvest with the seasonal accessories. This felt set is designed to be used on top of flannelboards that are at least 24" wide. Washable and colorfast for years of use. Available separately or in a complete set of 4. Washable and colorfast. Flannelboard not included.

4 years & up. The Follow Along Letters are oversized dry-erase alphabet cards designed for reusable, hands-on handwriting practice. Each letter features directional arrows that guide proper stroke order, helping learners build letter recognition, fine motor skills, and confidence. The durable write-and-wipe surface allows children to trace, erase, and practice again and again using dry-erase markers. Perfect for early literacy activities, small groups, or independent practice, these dry-erase… More »

3 years & up. Discover the prehistoric world with this Dinosaur Felt Set. Featuring dinosaurs, woolly mammoths, and other ancient animals, this set takes children millions of years back in time. Along with the lush backdrop and their imaginations, these animals are all children need to create their own version of the past. As they engage in world building, children will sharpen their creative thinking skills and deepen their appreciation for nature. Background is 14"L x 24"W.