Literacy

Wikki Stix Alphabet Cards

Learn the alphabet the Wikki Stix way! Wikki Stix are made from knitting yarn coated with non-toxic wax. This hands-on approach to practicing the alphabet also helps kids work on manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Each card can be used again and again! Use Wikki Stix to trace the parts of each letter, then follow the diagram to create the object or animal whose name begins with that letter. Includes 36 Wikki Stix, each 6"L. Cards are 7" x 7".
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

F749	Alphabet Cards & 36 Wikki Stix (6"L)	$13.95
F332	Extra 48 Stix in Primary Colors (8"L)	$6.50
F156	Extra 48 Stix in Neon Colors (8"L)	$6.50
F440	Bulk Pack of 300 Stix (8"L)	$29.95

Highway Letters, Numbers & Shapes

Great for hands-on learners! These full-color highway-themed activity cards model the correct steps for forming letters, numbers, and shapes. The cards have directional arrows and beginning and ending points in the form of "green lights" and "red lights." Whether kids use toy cars or their fingers, they will love to practice tracing these figures again and again. The cards are great for kids who learn more easily when motion is involved. Cars are not included. 11"x 8". Includes 36 double-sided cards for upper and lowercase letters, numerals 0-9, and basic shapes.

L794		$22.95

A to Z Magnatabs

A fun way to learn writing the letters of the alphabet! As you "write" over the lines with the magnetic stylus, beads are pulled up, making a pleasant "click" sound and creating dotted lines. Once you've "written" all the letters with the magnetic end of the stylus, trace them again with the other end or with your finger to "erase" them by pushing all the beads back down! The sensory reinforcement makes this a fun activity that kids want to repeat again and again. Please note: the directional arrows shown on the board follow a method that teaches letter formation based on the type of lines, i.e. straight, curved and angled. These arrows may or may not match the teaching method that you use. Boards are 12" x 9". Stylus is 4"L. See also the 0 to 9 Magnatab in the Math category.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L012	Magnatab - Uppercase	$27.95
L964	Magnatab - Lowercase	$27.95
H537	Magnatab - Numbers (see in the Math category)	$22.95
L028	Set of all 3	$74.95

Phonics Center Kits

These kits combine quality materials in a convenient and organized storage system. The boxes have drawers for easy access. Each kit is designed in a format for kids to have fun while obtaining important hands-on practice.
Categories Early Learning Center Kit: Kids enjoy sorting and classifying by finding and matching the picture tiles to the correct category mat. For example, "things that tell time", "things you wear on your feet", etc. Includes 70 extra-thick, soft picture tiles, and 24 categories (12 double-sided mats). From 4 years.
Alphabet Phonics Center Kit: Kids recognize and name upper and lowercase letters, identify letter-sound relationships, and build their vocabulary. Includes 52 extra thick, 2" tall crepe rubber letters, and 27 colorful two-sided activity mats. From 3 years.
Beginning Sounds Phonics Center Kit: Kids search for the picture tiles which have the same beginning sound as the one pictured on their activity mat. Includes 13 double-sided activity mats illustrating all 26 letters, and 70 extra-thick soft picture tiles. From 4 years.
Word Families Phonics Center Kit: Kids place the cat, hat, and bat on the welcome mat! Introduces 26 different word families. Set includes 13 double-sided activity mats and 70 extra-thick soft picture tiles. From 4 years.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L609	Categories Center Kit	$29.95
L487	Alphabet Phonics Center Kit	$29.95
L463	Beginning Sounds Phonics Center Kit	$29.95
L694	Word Families Phonics Center Kit	$29.95
L052	Set of all 4	$114.95

Teaching Tiles Reading Centers

A hands-on approach to developing beginning reading skills! Students practice reading skills using motivating manipulative materials. Large, chunky tiles are easy for early learners to use and are illustrated with colorful, attention-grabbing photographs. Vivid photo-illustrated activity cards are self-checking to support independent learning. Sturdy plastic work trays hold activity cards in place. Great for learning centers, individual practice, and small group instruction.
Reading Readiness Center reinforces beginning reading skills such as letter recognition, letter sound recognition, letter sequencing, beginning word formation, vocabulary, opposites, and rhyming. Beginning Reading Center provides activities for students who have mastered basic reading readiness tasks. Targeted skills include initial and final consonants, short vowels, beginning word formation, beginning sentence formation, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and rhyming. Each center includes a plastic tray, 50 self-checking activity cards, 100 tiles, and a teacher's guide. Tray is 11"W x 7"D x 3"H. Tiles are 1.5"sq. From 4 years.

L986	Reading Readiness Center (Level I)	$49.95
L646	Beginning Reading Center (Level II)	$49.95

Do-A-Dot Play and Learn ABC

Use Do-A-Dot markers to fill in the circles that depict letters and numbers. A fun activity that develops eye-hand coordination. The Activity Book includes 28 thick pages that can be photocopied for use with many children. 11"x 8.5". Markers sold separately. The Rainbow Markers set includes red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. The Brilliant Markers set includes pink, bright yellow, violet, teal, lime green and brown. See more Activity Books in the Find Motor category (Item F127).
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L981	Activity Book (markers sold separately)	$4.95
L219	Rainbow Do-A-Dot Markers (6 pack)	$14.95
L777	Brilliant Do-A-Dot Markers (6 pack)	$14.95

A-Z Puzzles

Kids can feel the bumpy texture of letter shapes and learn the sequence of the alphabet with these classic crepe rubber puzzles. Letters are 2" tall and fit into an 11.5" square puzzle frame. A picture pattern underneath helps kids match letters. Remove the pattern to vary the challenge. Washable and durable.

L103	Set of 2 (Lowercase & Uppercase)	$19.95

Big Box of Alphabet Knowledge

250 photo puzzle pieces to teach alphabet letters and their sounds! Strengthen alphabet skills by naming and recognizing letters individually, connecting letters in alphabetical order, matching printed uppercase and lowercase letters, matching and connecting printed letters with photo objects that have the same beginning or ending sounds, and more. Sturdy cardboard cards are approx. 2" x 2". Includes an activity guide. From 4 years.

L496		$24.95

ABC Puzzle Blocks

Self-checking wooden puzzle blocks are a fun way to teach the alphabet and early phonics! The blocks include all 26 letters of the alphabet with corresponding pictures of an animal or everyday object that starts with each letter. The set comes in a handy wooden storage box with a clear plastic sliding lid. Each assembled puzzle measures 4" x 2". From 3 years.

L024		$29.95

Alphabet Soup

A hearty way to learn the alphabet! Each of the 26 soup cans comes with a removable plastic lid and is labeled with a letter of the alphabet. Each can contains 2 cards printed with the letter and 5 picture cards printed with a full-color photograph of an object that starts with that letter. The word for the object is spelled out on the back. Includes an activity guide. Cans made of durable cardboard and measure 4.5"H. Cards are 2-3"L.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L553		$49.95

Alphabet Wooden Puzzle Cards

Teach the alphabet and early phonics with wooden self-checking cards. The cards include all 26 letters of the alphabet in upper and lowercase letters, with matching pictures of an animal or everyday object that starts with each letter. Set comes in its own wooden storage box with a clear plastic cover. Completed puzzles measure 2.5" x 6". From 4 years.

L412		$12.95

Letter Vests

Spell out over 400 sight words and word family groupings! Lining-up wearing Letter Vests helps active learners grasp difficult concepts like word families and sight words. Each vest features the lowercase letter on the front and the uppercase letter on the back. Includes all 26 letters of the alphabet plus duplicates of A, E, L, N, O and S for more spelling options. Vowels are printed in red and consonants are printed in blue. Printed on tough, non-tear paper and laminated for extra durability and easy cleaning. The vests have wide openings with slits, so the vest can be easily pulled over a child's head. Includes detailed activity guide and extensive lists of sight words and word families. Each side of the vests is 8.5"W x 12"L. Set includes 32 vests. From 4 years.

L421	Set of 32	$43.95

Pop for Letters Game

Reach into this popcorn box to practice alphabet recognition and beginning letter sounds! Take a popcorn card and say the letter. Watch out for the POP cards which force players to put all of their popcorn back into the box! The winner is the player with the most popcorn cards at the end. Includes 100 die-cut popcorn cards - uppercase and lowercase plus the POP cards. Cards are 1.5"W, box is 3" x 3" x 6"H. For 2-4 players. From 4 years.
WARNING: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

L093		$9.95

Early Literacy Intervention Activities

The goal of this book is to provide preschool, kindergarten, and special education teachers with highly engaging research-based intervention strategies, teaching suggestions, activities, and games for helping young children build a foundation of early literacy skills. The activities are based on the findings of the National Early Literacy Panel. Chapter titles are: Alphabet Knowledge, Phonological Awareness, Rapid Automatic Naming, Writing Names, Letters and Early Writing Experiences, Phonological Memory, Oral Language, Print Awareness, and Tips to Assist Parent Involvement. By Sherrill B. Flora. 160 pages.

L524		$18.95