Recommended Learning Tools
Here are some helpful tools for building foundational skills in reading, writing, and math. They're perfect for parents and educators supporting children with learning differences, academic challenges, or those who just need a little extra help to succeed and feel confident.
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Reading and Writing:
Eyewords Ultimate Literacy Bundle: Alpha-Code & Sound Mapping Sets 1-4
Multisensory Alpha-Code Teaching Cards - Alphabetic Phonics Initial Letters & Sound Mapping - Set 1
Multisensory-Orthographic High Frequency Sight Words, Teaching Cards - Sound Mapping - Set #1
Hand2Mind Literacy Take Home Manipulatives Kit, Includes FingerFocus Highlighters, Phoneme Phone, Reading Rods Phonemic Awareness Linking Cubes, Magnetic Wand and Chip (139 Pieces)
Hand2Mind Sort That Sound! Activity Setâ, Phonemic Awareness
Hand2Mind Elkonin Box Floor Mat Activity Set, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics Game
Hand2Mind 3D Sound and Phonics Cards, Phonemic Awareness, Letter Sounds,Â
Aizweb CVC Word Game,Phonics Game, Flash CardsÂ
Torlam Elkonin Boxes Phonemic Awareness, Phonics Games
12 Pack Phonemic Awareness Dry Erase Board, Elkonin BoxesÂ
Hand2Mind Reading Rods Alphabet & CVC Words, Word Building Activity, Letter Blocks, Science of Reading Manipulatives
Hand2Mind Reading Rods, Phonics Word-Building, Science of Reading Manipulatives
Magnetic Phonetics Back to Basics Magnet Set with Printed Board
Alphabet Pop Fidget Toy Letters and Numbers
Hand2Mind Phoneme Phone, Whisper Phone
Elite Montessori Lower and Capital Case Sandpaper Letters with Boxes
Sensory Dream Sand Bulk 2lb Container by Chuckle and Roar (for tracing letters)
Hand2Mind Letter Tracing Sensory Pad, Reusable Handwriting Practice for Kids
Handwriting Without Tears Kindergarten Printing Bundle, Age 5+, Student & Teacher Workbooks, Tiny Pencils Included
Handwriting Without Tears Slate Chalkboard and Supplies Kit (Print Starter Kit)
STEPUP Double Sided Whiteboard, Lined Dry Erase BoardsÂ
Eaasty Write Beginner Paper Level 1 with Lines, Yellow Highlighted Writing Paper for Proper Letter Positioning, 11 x 8.5''(200 Sheets)
GAMENOTE Double Sided Magnetic Letter Board - 2 in 1 Alphabet Magnets Tracing Board, Uppercase & Lowercase
Montessori Sand Tray with Lid, Practice Writing Letters and Numbers
24Pcs Kids Finger Spacers with Guided Reading Strips, Handwriting Tool Writing Spacers
Grooved Handwriting Practice Books, Reusable Letter Tracing with Mess-Free Disappearing Ink, Teacher-Designed, Letters and Numbers
The Pencil Grip Premium Pencil Grips Assortment Pack, Universal Ergonomic Writing Aid For Righties And Lefties, Includes 6 Different Grips, Assorted Colors, 6 count
Hand2Mind FingerFocus Highlighter, Guided Reading (1 Pack)
Mr. Pen- Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves, 10 x 14 Inch, 6 Pack, Reusable, Clear
Washable Dot Markers, 6 Bright Colors
Junior Learning Compound Word Puzzles
Math:
Base Ten Blocks with Place Value Chart - Math Manipulatives
Torlam 131 PCS Base Ten Blocks - Place Value Blocks, Addition and Subtraction Practice
Hand2Mind MathLink Cubes Numberblocks 1-10 Activity Set, 30 Learning Activities, Counting Blocks, Linking Cubes
Ten Frame Pop Board
Teacher Created Resources Push and Pop Bubble Ten Frame (Pack of Six)
156 PCS Magnetic Fraction Tiles, Circles, Math Manipulatives
Aizweb 12 Pack Place Value Dry Erase Board,12" x 9", Addition, Subtraction, Regrouping, Base TenÂ
SCRIBBLEDO Dry Erase Number Line Board 4âx12â Inch Lapboard Double Sided White Board Featuring 0-10 Number Line On One Side 0-20 On The Other
Double Nine Dominoes Set in Storage Tin
Melissa & Doug Abacus - Classic Wooden Counting Toy With 100 Beads
Sensory Number Trays
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Number Matching Puzzle - 20 Sets
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Melissa & Doug Self-Correcting Wooden Number Puzzles with Storage Box (40 pcs)
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D-FantiX 30 Self-Correcting Number Puzzles, Double-Sided, Addition and Subtraction
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Didax Subitizing Dry-Erase Activity Cards, Numbers 1 to 10
Math for Love Tiny Polka Dot
Edupress Number Sense Flash Cards
Hand2mind Numberblocks Dominoes Set
Wild Side Number Sense Cards
Books:
Phonemic Awareness in Young Children by
Games:
Yahtzee (math)
Qwirkle (math)
Sum Swamp (math)
Chutes and Ladders (math)
Monopoly Junior (math)
Bananagrams (reading/spelling)
Scrabble Junior (reading/spelling)
Boggle Jr. (reading/spelling)