Preparation for Reading & Writing
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Play House! Reusable Sticker Pad
Children build vocabulary and learn about word usage as they peel and stick 175+ colorful stickers and place them on familiar household scenes. Take turns making up stories about the objects in the scenes—an ideal way to develop oral language skills. Includes five 14" x 11" scenes and plastic stickers. Ages 3 - 8. Learn More -
Flocked Alphabet Cards - Limited Edition
From Montessorian Ellen Gould, a limited edition set of velvety-soft flocked alphabet cards gives the child a chance to learn in a multi-sensory fashion. 26 cards, 5½" x 8½". Learn More -
Alphabet Wall Fold-Out - Limited Edition
Displayed at home or at school, these paper strips bring the alphabet to life. Each strip has four images; seven strips in total. Each image is 3¾" x 5¾". Learn More -
Early Story Starters In a Jar
“I know of a secret door that leads to…” “If I were a bird, I would…” These are two examples of the 101 cards in this set designed to start children on the path to story telling and creative writing. Learn More -
A Family of Poems - My Favorite Poems for Children by Caroline Kennedy
Every classroom or home should have this luminous volume. Classics and some lesser known poems lovingly compiled from Caroline Kennedy's family favorites. Hardcover, 144 pages. Learn More -
Weather 3-Part Cards - From Maitri Learning
From fog to waterspout, children will learn vocabulary for twelve different atmospheric weather phenomena. 12 subjects, 36 cards total. Learn More -
First Picture Dictionary
Perfect for children beginning to recognize and eager to name the things around them. Child-friendly! Easy-to-read type, realistic drawings, organized by theme (the house, nature, the city). 700 words; index. Learn More -
Toddler Pictures - From In-Print For Children
Toddlers delight in naming objects. This set of 12 color pictures provides a perfect first experience in identifying familiar objects. Naming pictures is a key step in reading readiness as well as a stimulus for conversation. Learn More -
Occupations - Vocabulary Cards
These attractive photo cards feature vivid images isolated on unambiguous backgrounds. On the back of each card is the subject word, listed in 17 languages. Use for teaching names and sorting. Learn More -
Food Cards
This set of attractive Food Cards is perfect for teaching the names of familiar foods, as well as for sorting activities. Two sets can become a matching or memory game. Each photo card features a simple image of a common food on an uncluttered background. 50 cards Learn More -
Opposites Photo Cards - Hands-on language learning activity cards
First, introduce the idea of opposites with pairs of real objects from around the classroom. Later, present a few pairs of opposite cards at a time and talk about them with your children. 40 cards (20 pairs of opposites) with activity guide in a reusable metal box. Learn More -
Nouns Cards (Around the Home)
Photos of objects that young children will most likely recognize make this set a good tool for building vocabulary, and for matching, sorting, and classifying activities. 40 cards organized by category . Learn More -
"Go Togethers" Cards - Hands-on language learning activity cards
Matching activities with these cards can help children become aware of the relationships between things. Twenty pairs of objects associated with each other are clearly photographed and presented. 40 cards in a reusable metal storage box. Learn More -
Categories Cards - Hands-on language learning activity cards
What do an apple, an orange, and a pear have in common? They are all fruit. ; This set of photo cards is a good introduction to classification, as well as a great vocabulary-building tool. Includes 3 cards each in 13 categories, activity guide, and metal storage box. Learn More -
Lots of Feelings
Children want to talk about emotions! Engaging photos show children’s faces expressing all kinds of feelings. A strong visual introduction to reading facial expressions and recognizing the feelings of others. Paperback, 23 pages. Learn More -
Around The House - Three-Part Vocabulary / Reading Cards
These versatile packets of three-part cards engage children with captivating photos of the objects they encounter every day. Use the picture-only cards for vocabulary building and sorting activities. Learn More


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