Preparation for Reading & Writing
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Early Story Starters In a Jar - Promps for play & discovery
“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 -
Weather 3-Part Cards - Vocabulary 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 -
Spanish/English Flash Cards - Spanish vocabulary cards from Eeboo
Give your child the gift of a second language! These simple, effective flash cards present everyday words with color illustrations and a sentence using the word — in English on one side and Spanish on the other. Includes 56 flashcards, activity suggestions, and pronunciation guide. Learn More -
French/English Flash Cards - French vocabulary cards from Eeboo
Give your child the gift of a second language! These simple, effective flash cards present everyday words with color illustrations and a sentence using the word — in English on one side and French on the other. 56 flashcards, activity suggestions, and pronunciation guide. Learn More -
First Picture Dictionary - From Scholastic
Perfect for children beginning to recognize and eager to name the things around them. Easy-to-read type, realistic drawings, organized by theme (the house, nature, the city). 700 words; index. Hardcover, 93 pages. 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 - Hands-on photo 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, hinged plastic box. Learn More -
Nouns Cards (Around the Home) - Photo langugage cards from Lauri
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 photo 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 storage box. Learn More -
Categories - Hands-on photo 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 plastic 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 -
In The Kitchen - 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 -
Transportation 3-Part Cards - Vocabulary cards from Maitri Learning
This versatile packet of three-part cards will engage children with captivating photos of different types of transportation. Printed on recycled paper. 12 subjects, 36 cards total. Control card with label measures 3½" x 4¼". Learn More -
Around Town - 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 -
Wildflowers - 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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