Language and Literacy Resources

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. Literacy and Math with Zoo Animals. This exciting set will provide your preschooler with plenty of entertaining educational options when learning about the 26 letters of the alphabet and numbers 0 through 10. An 8-count pack of crayons and a container of dough are also included to make learning more hands on. A safari animal puppet is also included. Activity card(s) included.

Easily practice math problems, writing skills and more with these eco-friendly pockets. Cleans easily with soft dry cloth or tissue when used with a low-odor dry erase marker. (not included). 9" x12".

3 years & up. Encourage your children to practice their writing and vocabulary words with these Dry Erase Sentence Strips for Practicing Writing and Sentence Formation. These sentence strips promote literacy, dexterity, fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination. Encourage children to identify the color of the marker they have as they practice writing letters, numbers, vocabulary words, or simple sentences. Eraser and pens are not included. Pack of 30. Ruled 1.5" with red baseline and… More »

With this Picture Story Newsprint Paper Roll children can create their own story by writing and drawing. This paper roll promotes creativity, dexterity, and literacy. Half of the paper is lined, and the other is left blank for pictures. With the newsprint paper roll children can practice vocabulary words, writing their names, or even writing a story based on their own unique drawing. With just a blank paper, the options for creativity are endless. Measures 12"W x 500'L.

12 months & up. Each set of 4 delightful puppets will engage children's interest while expanding language skills and creative expression. This set includes a Yellow Labrador, Tabby Cat, Ginger Cat, and Black and White Rabbit hand puppets. Each puppet is approximately 8"H. Puppet features may vary from those shown.

Grade PreK - Grade 1. Teach alphabet recognition with this engaging kit that includes 54 colorful foam bugs with upper and lowercase letters along with 10 two sided flower mats. Children match the letters on the bugs to those on the flower mats. That can match same-case letters, or match upper case to lowercase and vice-versa. Includes a 4 page activity guide.

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.

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 17"L… More »

3 years & up. Write or draw on our dry-erase boards. Wipe clean and begin again! Each measures 9"L x 12"W.

Red and blue ruled dry erase boards (double-sided) are great for teaching and practicing fundamentals for early learners. Bright white board contains 5 sets of blue headline and broken midline plus red baseline format. Each line set measures 1.125" with 0.375" of blank descender space between sets. Back side is plain white dry erase. Boards feature a high-quality, non-ghosting write-and-wipe surface with smooth, rounded edges and corners. Hardboard backing will not warp or chip. Measures… More »

12 months & up. Set of five finger puppets represent some of the most common bugs you would find in the backyard. Each has an elastic fitting inside to keep them on your finger and are great for hours of creative play. Includes bumblebee, butterfly, caterpillar, spider, and ladybug. Bugs have full bodies and measure 6"L.

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. 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. 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.

Grades K - 4. Sturdy metal magnetic board stands up or lays flat. Magnetic pieces adhere firmly to the board (not included). Can be used as a write and wipe board. Magnetic surface measures 12"x12".

Practice letter and sound identification, word building, spelling and more. The 34"L x 28"W chart has 3 clear pocket rows for card display, 26 letter pockets and an extra storage pocket. Includes 52 letter cards, 156 picture cards(picture one side, word on the other) and activity guide. Easy to clean nylon.

Record daily reading minutes at the touch of a button. Features programmable countdown timer with alarm, cumulative timer of multi-session reading, digital clock and more. Battery is replaceable. Color may vary.

3 years & up. These bright colored felt pieces retell the story as Pete discovers what makes his shoes turn different colors. Includes 12 felt pieces and an activity guide.

Printed on sturdy tagboard that performs well with inks, pencils, and crayons. Ruled 1.5" with .75" dotted midline on one side, and a single line ruled on the opposite side. Use for teaching basic skills, word wall activities, tags, and more! Set of 100 colorful sentence strips measure 3" x 24" each.

3 years & up. Introduce children to all sorts of people with the Diverse People Flannel Set. This set depicts people from all over the world that have all sorts of abilities and come from all sorts of families. As they play, children will familiarize themselves with the diversity that likely resembles their reality. The set also enables adults to talk with children about the diversity present in the set.

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 »

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.

4 years & up. Ladybug Letters game has 26 two-piece puzzle sets that fit together to create each ladybug, resulting in the correct alphabet letter match. When you turn the ladybug over you will find a photograph that begins with the beginning letter sound. Great way to introduce the alphabet and word building. Includes: 26 two-piece ladybug puzzles, 26 two-sided leaf letters, and game instructions.