Interactive ABC Learning Games
24 resultsWhat makes this set special? The ABC Arc Mat is designed to grow with kids as they learn and grow, from when they're just learning the alphabet to when they're spelling words and learning phonics! That's years of hands-on learning with just one set! What skills are kids learning? Letter matching, recognition, and sounds, ABC order, spelling, word-building, phonics, and fine motor skills. This set is perfect for phonics games, word games, reading games, and more. At Educational Insights we've been helping kids learn through play for 60 years. We work with experts in distinct fields to ensure that our products are the very best they can be. Our award-winning, best-selling toys and gamesāKanoodleĀ®, Design & DrillĀ®, PlayfoamĀ®, GeoSafariĀ®, and moreāspark new interests, unleashing limitless possibilities..Three skills in one set: Practice letter recognition, ABC order, and word-building; designed to grow with kids as they learn, this set helps guide learning progression from basic ABCs to spelling and phonics.Tactile ABC magnets: AlphaMagnets are chunky magnets that are easy for kids to pick up and place; hands-on, screen-free learning board set helps foster strong connections; magnets make it easy to cleanup and store.Set includes: Magnetic alphabet arc snap-together mat (22" assembled) with dry-erase board, 36 lowercase color-coded AlphaMagnets (red vowels, blue consonants), magnetic alphabet strip, three Elkonin boxes, and teaching guide; ages 3+.Follows alphabet arc strategy: This common teaching method helps kids learn their ABCs in a visual, hands-on way; the guide includes teacher-developed activities to introduce ABCs, spelling, and more.Perfect gift for toddlers: Educational Insights toys and games make the perfect birthday gift for kids, toddler gift for the holiday, or back-to-school present for teachers and classrooms.ABC Arc Mat is the best way to learn foundational literacy skills for kids ages 3+!
Learn Along with Whyatt and His Friends. Players take on the powers of the Super WHY! Team in this game based on key reading skills such as alphabet recognition, rhyming, spelling and basic reading. Introduces children to rhyming and early phonics. Top selling "ABC" game in America..ABC Letter Game, Reading Skills & Alphabet Recognition.Ages 3 & up.Multicolor, Fabric & Cardboard.10.75"Hx10.75"Wx2"D.Players practice key reading skills by taking on the powers of the Super WHY team.Teaches letter identification, rhyming and correcting silly sentences.Based on the Super WHY television series
Learning ResourcesĀ® "ABC Cookies" Goodie game is ideal for ages 4 or above/grades preK - 1. Game provides 4 leveled games that support and challenge early learners as they grow..Usage ideas: Reinforces the alphabet, letter recognition, beginning sounds, C-V-C word building and early vocabulary.Subject: Alphabet.Size: 2-Inch Cookies.Age group and grade: Ages 3+ years.Who can resist these goodies.Resealable jar holds full lowercase alphabet and extra high-frequency letters.Supports emerging readers visually with picture cues, color-coded red vowels and colorful card borders.Supports Sensory Motor Skills.Goodie game ABC cookies provides 4 leveled games that support and challenge early learners as they grow.
The Match It series features a wide range of award-winning educational titles. Each product in the series features a set of self-correcting puzzle pairs that introduce children to a specific educational topic or skill. The brightly illustrated puzzle cards engage children in the learning process in an entertaining way. Match It games are a terrific learning tool for everyone. Match It ABC includes 26 self-correcting puzzle pairs. Ages 3 plus years. Features: 26 twO-piece self-correcting puzzle cards Colorful illustrations Upper and lower case letters Teaches the alphabet and language skills Develops problem solving skills. Materials: Cardboard.Product : Puzzles.Color : Multi.Dimensions: 2 x 4.25
In the Spin & Seek ABC Game, children explore the alphabet and learn the difference between big and little letters. Players spin the spinner and seek matching letters with images inspired by The World of Eric Carle. The World of Eric Carle encourages playful learning. With The Very Hungry Caterpillar as its centerpiece, the brand has touched the lives of children around the world for three generations through Eric Carle's timeless stories and vibrant artwork. Game includes: game board, spinner, 52 image cards, 4 playing pieces, and instructions. For 2 to 4 players, ages 3 and up..Learning Game.Multicolor, Paper/Plastic.Size: 8.5" X 10.5" X 2".Recommended For Ages 3+ Years
This 6-pack is perfect for small group reading activities, from letter matching to spelling and word-building. Have students work together to spell words or individually in small groups for hands-on, tactile play with AlphaMagnets. The ABC Arc Mat uses alphabet arc strategy, a common teaching tool for preschool and kindergarten readers. Includes six magnetic alphabet arc snap-together mats (22" assembled) with dry-erase boards, six sets of 26 lowercase and color-coded (red vowels, blue consonants) AlphaMagnetsĀ®, six magnetic alphabet strips, 18 Elkonin boxes, and teacher guide. For ages 3+..Three skills in one: Practice letter recognition, ABC order, and word-building; designed to grow with students as they learn, this set helps guide learning progression from basic ABCs to spelling and phonics; perfect for the whole school year.Tactile ABC magnets: AlphaMagnets are tactile, chunky magnets that are easy for students to pick up and place; hands-on, screen-free learning board set helps foster strong connections; magnets make it easy to cleanup and store in the classroom.Follows alphabet arc strategy: This common teaching method helps students learn their ABCs in a visual, hands-on way; the guide includes teacher-developed activities to introduce ABCs, spelling, and more.Six complete classroom sets: Six magnetic alphabet arc snap-together mats (22" assembled) with dry-erase boards, six sets of 26 lowercase, color-coded AlphaMagnetsĀ®, six magnetic alphabet strips, 18 Elkonin boxes, and teacher guide; for ages 3+.Perfect gift for preschoolers: Educational Insights toys and games make the perfect birthday gift for kids, toddler gift for the holiday, or back-to-school present for teachers and classrooms.Hands-on reading fun for the whole class!
Kids can experience the thrill of the drill while practicing their ABCs and 123s! Guide a letter card onto the board using the pre-perforated holes, then use the included, kid-friendly power drill to re-create the letter with colorful bolts. Use the number cards to practice creating, counting, and recognizing numbers 1-10. You can also use the drill, bolts, and board to create your own custom pictures and patterns, all while practicing key early learning skills, developing fine motor skills, and encouraging critical thinking. With Design & Drill, the fun - and learning - never ends! Set includes Design & Drill board, kid-friendly power drill, hand-held screwdriver, 50 colorful bolts, 10 double-sided number cards, and 26 letter cards. Drill requires 2 AA batteries (not included). By playing with Educational Insights Design & Drill toys toddler & preschool boys & girls build coordination, creative thinking skills, and imagination. Preschoolers & toddlers learn everything from counting to matching to color recognition, as well as an introduction to STEM learning. They make their way through matching, sorting, building, learning colors with the Montessori toy set for toddlers that has everything they need in order to learn about math and construction while also providing an opportunity for hands-on playtime! Design & Drill is the perfect gift for boys & girls ages 3, 4, 5+. Design & Drill toys are a great learning & educational toy and make a great gift for a birthday or Christmas..Whether you're inside the classroom or teaching at home, these tools can help spark their passion for learning!.Construction play meets toddler learning activities with the Design & Drill ABCs & 123s Set! Guide one of the included letter or number cards onto the board using the pre-perforated holes, then use the power drill and colorful bolts to re-create the letter or number shown.Select and place a bolt on the board, position the toy drill, and power up! Or place and twist the mini screwdriver to tighten and loosen the colorful bolts. Either way, kids are developing the fine motor skills they need to tie their shoes and hold a pencil.Includes Design & Drill board, kid-friendly power drill, hand-held screwdriver, 50 colorful bolts, 10 double-sided number cards, and 26 alphabet cards. Alphabet cards feature uppercase letters and an image of an animal beginning with that letter. Number cards feature numbers 1-10 and an object with the corresponding number of spaces to drill. Drill requires 2 AA batteries (not included). Drill Patent No. US D929,837.Once they're done practicing ABCs and 123s, kids can use the drill and bolts to design their own, custom pictures and patterns on the board. Preschool kindergarten classroom must haves..Back-to-School Essentials for Students and Teachers: Whether kids are learning to read, studying phonics, or exploring the 123s of early math, our toys and games build learning confidence for preschool, kindergarten, and beyondāthey're classroom must-haves!
The ABCs & Letter Sounds Wooden Puzzle develops three skills in one set! Kids are learning letter recognition, letter sounds, and fine motor skills as they use the squeezers to match tokens to the right uppercase letters. Inspired by Montessori toys, this wooden toy is a great alphabet learning toy for toddlers and kids ages 3+ preparing for school. What is it made of? This whole set is made from wood and designed to last so you can reduce waste and plastic use. Why is hands-on play beneficial for kids? Repetitive, tactile play helps kids master the foundational skills they're learning so they can succeed in school and beyond. At Educational Insights we've been helping kids learn through play for 60 years. We work with experts in distinct fields to ensure that our products are the very best they can be. Our award-winning, best-selling toys and gamesāKanoodle, Design & Drill, Playfoam, GeoSafari, and moreāspark new interests, unleashing limitless possibilities..Hands-on letter learning: Introduce letter shapes, names, and sounds; double-sided wooden tokens feature lowercase letter on one side and image representing letter sound on the other; match tokens to letters in this ABC puzzle for kids.Build fine motor skills: The included Easy Tweezies are wooden squeezers for kids; using the squeezers to pick up and place tokens helps kids develop fine motor skills, an essential school skill; wooden toy combines motor skills with letter learning.Alphabet puzzle includes: Wooden alphabet puzzle board with uppercase alphabet, 26 double-sided wooden tokens with lowercase letters and illustrations, Easy Tweezies wooden squeezers, and guide with teacher-developed activities; for ages 3+.Sustainable toy: This wooden puzzle is made with materials designed to last, to help you and your family reduce waste and contribute to sustainable efforts; long-lasting, durable toys are one of the best ways to go green!.Perfect gift for toddlers: Educational Insights toys and games make the perfect birthday gift for kids, toddler gift for the holiday, or back-to-school present for teachers and classrooms.How is this wooden alphabet puzzle different?
Play your way to alphabet mastery with this set of brain-teasing, interactive puzzles for preschoolers. Includes 48 pages of Hidden Pictures puzzles and games inspired by Highlights for Children on 24 double-sided, spiral-bound cards and Hot Dots Jr. Light-Up Interactive Pencil.Play your way to alphabet mastery with this set of brain-teasing, interactive puzzles for preschoolers.Includes 48 pages of Hidden Pictures puzzles and games inspired by Highlights for Children on 24 double-sided, spiral-bound cards and Hot Dots Jr. Light-Up Interactive Pencil.Press the Hot Dots Jr. Light-Up Interactive Pencil to any answer for an immediate visual response; the green light will light up when correct.Interactive, age-appropriate puzzles and activities help children master letter names, sounds, alphabetical order, and more.This perfectly portable set is great for learning on the go
Learn the alphabet, pronounce the words and trace the initials with the dry-erase marker. With the new recessed letters method, writing really is a fun game! Includes 26 alphabet mini-puzzles with recessed letters, 7 recessed pre-writing whiteboards, dry-erase marker and instructions..Getting to know the alphabet.3-6 years.26 alphabet mini-puzzles with recessed letters; 7 recessed pre-writing whiteboards; Dry-erase marker; Instructions.Learning to write.Refining writing technique.Expanding vocabulary
Learning Resources® Alphabet Marks The Spot⢠Game for grades K - 3 is perfect for early learning. Game has a 4.5' square vinyl mat that is perfect for parties and helps students to become masters in gross motor skills..Age group and grade: Ages 5 - 8 and grades kindergarten - 3rd.Subject: Early learning.Features 8 different alphabet, letter sounds and spelling games for 1 player or a whole group and perfect for parties.Encourages gross motor skills.Wipe clean vinyl mat measures 4.5' square.Includes 5 inflatable cubes illustrated with familiar objects that start with different letters, game markers and activity guide.Includes 2 chopsticks, chopsticks rest, soy sauce bottle, soy sauce plate, tea cup, rice bowl, sushi tray, hand roll - shrimp tempura, tuna roll, shrimp sashimi, salmon sushi and a wasabi leaf.Alphabet marks the spot⢠encourage gross motor skills and wipe - clean vinyl mat measures 4.5' square.
The Learning Resources Alphabet Garden activity set helps grow new letter skills. Kids can explore the alphabet with this set of 26 letter flower counters and interchangeable double-sided playset. Spell simple words, sort by color, match letters and beginning sounds, and more. Includes friendly bees for sequencing activities. The pieces store inside for easy cleanup..Activity set for kids to explore the alphabet.For ages three to seven.Develops letter recognition, letter matching, spelling, sorting.Pieces store inside for easy cleanup.Choking hazard: small parts; for children ages three and up.The perfect Easter Toy for boys and girls! Toddler Easter basket stuffers can be difficult to shop for. Add to a kid's Easter basket for a fun spring time Easter gift, or use any time of year!
Learn all about different word families using our Word Families interactive literacy building blocks. Word Families is made up of 74 different word tiles which can be joined, broken down and rearranged in to endless combinations. Be the master at identifying different word family endings, words with similar sounds and words with similar spellings in order to build new words and beat your family and friends in any of our 7 exciting game plays! Word families is the perfect way for children to recognize basic word patterns and also develop their growing vocabulary. Contains 74 Pieces, game guide and word list. Ages 5+.Word tile game.Multicolored.Recommended for Grade K.Contains 74 different tiles which can be snapped together or apart to create an endless combination of words.The tiles are color coded with the onset in red and the rime in blue.Word Families can also be enjoyed as a single player with a word list to act as a means of self-correction.Can be enjoyed in the classroom or at home with family and friends
Play your way to preschool-ready skills with these fun, quick activities. This Learning Resources Skill Builders! Preschool Letters 91-piece set's hands-on activities help kids learn and retain lessons in letter tracing, uppercase and lowercase, and other preschool language skills through fun, active play. Plus, the built-in carrying case lets you take the learning on the go..91-piece set's hands-on activities help kids learn and retain lessons in letter tracing, uppercase and lowercase, and other preschool language skills; suitable for kids ages three to five.Parts of set come multicolored and are made of assorted materials.Carrying case lets you take the learning on the go.Warning: choking hazard due to small parts; not for children under three years.Back-to-School Essentials for Students and Teachers: Whether kids are learning to read, studying phonics, or exploring the 123s of early math, our toys and games build learning confidence for preschool, kindergarten, and beyondāthey're classroom must-haves!
Lowercase Alphabet BubbleBrix help kids learn letter names, letter sounds, and spelling skills as they snap-together blocks to spell words. The lid doubles as an activity board so kids can practice spelling activities on their own. Great for tactile, hands-on play that reinforces learning. Includes 42 color-coded, lowercase letter BubbleBrix, 10 double-sided CVC word cards, and storage bucket with lid that doubles as a CVC and blending activity board. For ages 3+..Popping fidget toy: Pop the letter bubbles as you play for satisfying sensory play; hands-on toy is perfect fidget for the classroom or at-home learning; snap blocks together and pop the letter bubbles.Alphabet learning toy: Practice letter recognition, letter sounds, spelling, and early phonics with this preschool toy; build fine motor skills as you snap blocks together and pop bubbles; essential hands-on learning toy.Spelling activities: The packaging lid doubles as a spelling activity board so kids can practice spelling and word-building; use the sliding bar to practice blending letter sounds together; use the consonant-vowel-consonant word cards to guide learning.ABC Toy includes: 42 Color-coded BubbleBrix with lowercase letter bubbles (red vowels, blue consonants), 10 double-sided word cards, and storage bucket with lid that doubles as spelling activity board; for ages 3+.Perfect gift for toddlers: Educational Insights toys and games make the perfect birthday gift for kids, toddler gift for the holiday, or back-to-school present for teachers and classrooms.Combine fidget toys with letter learning!
With 72 lacing letters and 40 workbook-style activities, this set helps kids learn phonics, spelling, sight words, and more! Best of all, the hands-on lacing letters also strengthen fine motor skills. How does this spelling toy help kids learn? Use the letters to make your own reading games, phonics games, and more! Made from durable plastic, the Skill Builders! Letter Learning Kit set comes with a carrying case for easy cleanup or on-the-go play, and makes an easy addition to homeschool supplies and speech therapy toys for toddlers. We're Learning Resources, and learning is where we play. Whether we're introducing toddlers to sorting and stacking, teaching kindergarteners the foundations of fine motor and social-emotional skills, or building elementary-ready STEM and coding skills, our award-winning products help kids discover fun, easy ways to learn, play, and grow. That's why parents, teachers, and occupational therapists trust us. Check out all of our best-loved toys at our brand store! What are the main skills that kids can learn with this toy? The Skill Builders! Letter Learning Kit helps kids develop early language and spelling skills. How many pieces are included with this toy? This set includes 97 pieces..Hands-On Language Learning: Kids build letter and sound skills every time they play with this set's 72 lacing letters!.Workbook-Style Activities: The full-color cards' 40 activities introduce phonics, sight words, spelling, and more!.Sized for Little Hands: This set also helps kids build coordination, pincer grasp, and other essential fine motor skills as they learn and play..Built-In Storage: Durable plastic pieces store inside the compact, reusable carrying case for easy cleanup and on-the-go play!.Trusted By Teachers: Designed with educators in mind since 1984, our toys help teachers and occupational therapists keep students bright and engaged!.Looking for an easy way to help kids learn language skills? Introduce them to hands-on ABC learning toys and school-ready learning activities in one compact package!
Kids will enjoy matching the counters with the 26 acorns as they build letter recognition and learn their ABCs..Ages: 3+.15.4" x 10.2" x 2.6".Kids will enjoy matching the counters with the 26 acorns as they build letter recognition and learn their ABCs
Just pop in an alphabet flash card, spin to a letter and picture, then flip to check the best answer. Discover 26 cardsāthere's one for every letter of the alphabet! You can even turn the learning into a fun reading game, phonics game, and more! How does this quiz wheel help kids learn? The alphabet flash cards store on the back of the wheel for easy cleanup and on-the-go learning. Made from durable plastic, the Skill Builders! Letter Quiz Wheel is ready for years of learning, and makes an easy addition to sight word games or travel toys for kids. We're Learning Resources, and learning is where we play. Whether we're helping toddlers learn their ABCs and 123s, teaching kindergarteners the foundations of fine motor and social-emotional skills, or introducing elementary-ready STEM and coding skills, our award-winning educational toys help kids discover fun, easy ways to learn, play, and grow. That's why parents, teachers, and occupational therapists trust us. Check out all of our best-loved toys at our brand store!.Spin & Learn: Kids build new language skills every time they pop in an alphabet flash card, spin to a letter and picture, and flip to check the answer!.Build School-Ready Alphabet Skills: The quiz wheel's 26 letter quiz cards reinforce alphabet skills from A to Zāturn learning into a fun word game!.Built-In Storage: Flash cards store on the back of the wheel for easy cleanup and on-the-go learning!.Ready for Home or Classroom: Made from durable plastic and packed with learning activities, this quiz wheel makes a great addition to homes or classrooms!.Trusted By Teachers: Designed with educators in mind since 1984, our toys help teachers and occupational therapists keep students bright and engaged!.Looking for an easy way to help kids learn to read? Take the alphabet for a spin with this handheld learning wheel!
What's the buzz? Learning your ABCs, 123s, and shapes! Introducing letter, number, and shape recognition is easy with AlphaBee from Learning Resources. This friendly bumblebee carrying case opens to reveal a three-in-one learning activity set. Forty colorful, double-sided tiles printed with letters, numbers, and shapes snap snugly into place, helping kids build fine motor skills while also developing familiarity with the alphabet and more. Kids can spell simple words like "dog" or "cat," match uppercase letter with their lowercase counterparts, or pair the number of sides of a shape with the corresponding number. The set is great for free play and focused lessons alike; included activity cards extend the learning experience with fun suggested lessons. AlphaBee also helps kids take learning with them wherever they go. With a sturdy latch and handle sized for little hands, the cute on-the-go carrying case is ready for travel in the car and beyond..Kids build early letter, number, and shape recognition with friendly bee activity set that also boosts fine motor skills.Includes tiles printed with uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as numbers and popular shapes.Activity cards offer fun educational lessons and suggestions to extend learning fun.Sturdy latch and handle helps kids take learning with them wherever they go
It's a special delivery of preschool alphabet skills. This Learning Resources friendly mailbox is packed with letter learning fun: match 26 uppercase and lowercase letter puzzles, then flip them over and solve beginning sound puzzles. Plus, practice writing skills with the write-and-wipe postcards. Includes 30 reusable postage stamp stickers..Friendly mailbox packed with letter learning fun.Recommended for children ages four and up.Helps build letter recognition and writing skills.Package contents: mailbox, 26 double-sided puzzle cards, five double-sided write-and-wipe alphabet postcards, 30 reusable postage stamp stickers.Mailbox measures 6.8"H x 6"W x 8.6"D
These adorable llamas are ready for alphabet learning adventures. Kids learn letter and early color matching every time they mix and match Snap-n-Learn Letter Llamas. Each of this set's 13 two-piece llamas comes with uppercase and lowercase letters on each side of their saddles, which gives toddlers a fun, hands-on way to learn their letter matching skills. Sized for little hands, these Snap-n-Learn Letter Llamas pop apart and push back together with ease, helping little ones build hand strength, coordination, and other essential fine motor skills every time they play. These cute llamas also come in five vibrant colors ready to help toddlers work on early color matching skills. After alphabet adventures end for the day, Snap-n-Learn Letter Llamas can take a well-earned rest in their included reusable plastic storage tub, which makes cleanup and storage a snap..13 two-piece llamas come with uppercase and lowercase letters on each side of their saddles, which gives toddlers a fun letter matching skill learning experience; for ages 2 and up.Made of plastic and comes in five vibrant colors ready to help toddlers work on early color matching skills.Dimensions: 5.5"H x 5.4"W x 1.15"D.Helps little ones build hand strength, coordination, and other essential fine motor skills every time they play.Included reusable plastic storage tub makes cleanup and storage a snap
By matching the picture word cards on the playing boards, children will enjoy valuable learning experiences in a fun and easy way. Picture Word Bingo includes four double sided game boards, 36 picture word cards, and suggestions for different ways to play the game. For two to four players. Recommended for ages 3+ years..The wonderfully bright photo illustrations and matching words in the game are a great way to increase your child's vocabulary..Picture Word Bingo can be played with 2 -4 players. Your child can challenge a friend or the whole family can join in..For ages 3-6 years and grades VPK-1st..Picture Word Bingo includes four double sided game boards, 36 picture word cards, and suggestions for different ways to play the game..Product Dimensions: 9.50"x8.00"x0.10".Picture Word Bingo is a fantastic way of improving a child's attention span. The competitive edge helps to keep them motivated and focused, making improving these vital transferable skills fun..Matching the pictures to the words provides a boost to your child's confidence. Feeling more positive about their ability to recognize words can be the key..Match It! Picture Word Bingo is designed to assist children with object and word recognition, perfect for beginning readers, and to boost self-esteem when making correct matches
Serve up the scoop of preschool letter skills. This Learning Resources Mini Letter Scoops set of 26 matching cones and ice cream scoops is ready for letter-matching fun: identify the uppercase letter on the ice cream, then match it to the lowercase letter on the cone. Plus: the pop-on/pop-off scoops stack for imaginative play-food fun..This set of matching cones and ice cream scoops is ready for letter-matching fun.Recommended for children ages three and up.Helps build uppercase/lowercase letter recognition and matching skills.Contains 52 pieces.Identify the uppercase letter on the ice cream, then match it to the lowercase letter on the cone.Back-to-School Essentials for Students and Teachers: Whether kids are learning to read, studying phonics, or exploring the 123s of early math, our toys and games build learning confidence for preschool, kindergarten, and beyondāthey're classroom must-haves!
It's the hear-it, see-it, slam-it sight word game of cosmic proportions. Kids build new vocabulary and word recognition skills during every out-of-this-world playtime with the Learning Resources Slam Ships! Sight Words Game. Start by grabbing one of four colorful UFO slammers, each of which comes with a suction cup base, and spreading out some of the set's sight word cards across the table. After one of the sight words is called out, spot the card with the word on it, then slam down your UFO to capture and collect it. Like other swat games, the player with the most sight word cards at the end of the round wins. Every time they slam, kids build the vocabulary and word recognition skills they need to succeed at reading, spelling, and all sorts of language arts. The Learning Resources Slam Ships! Sight Words Game also grows with them: the set's 110 double-sided sight word cards come in five different vocabulary levels that help you increase difficulty and introduce new concepts for a fun twist on kindergarten games..Hear-it, see-it, slam-it sight word game of cosmic proportions, for children aged five-eight years.Comes in assorted colors.Dimensions: 5.8"H x 10"W x 1.25"D.Set includes 110 double-sided sight word cards that come in five different vocabulary levels.Every time they slam, kids build the vocabulary and word recognition skills they need to succeed at reading, spelling, and all sorts of language arts