Spelling Learning Puzzles

Build new kindergarten readiness skills, one piece at a time! Get your little ones learning and playing at the same time with the Spelling Puzzle Cards from Learning Resources. This set of 20 colorful three- and four-piece puzzles helps kids master early spelling and language skills through brain-teasing puzzle play. Each puzzle features one simple three- or four-letter vocabulary word, as well as a full-color illustration that matches the word in question; from OWL and LOG to CRAB and BIRD, your kids will pick up new spelling skills as they play. Designed with little ones in mind, each puzzle is self-correcting, which makes it easier for kids to puzzle out the one right answer. Each set of Spelling Puzzle Cards comes in a sturdy reusable box that doubles as a storage container when playtime is done..PUZZLES GET KIDS READY FOR KINDERGARTEN: Build kindergarten readiness skills with these fun puzzles!.PUZZLES HELP KIDS VISUALIZE: Set of 20 three- and four-piece puzzles with simple spelling words!.SELF-CORRECTING: Puzzles ensure there's only one right answer!.This puzzle cards set helps kids from master early spelling and language skills through brain-teasing puzzle play; for kids from four to eight years old.EASY CLEAN-UP: Storage box makes cleanup easy when playtime is done!.PUZZLES FOR KIDS: AGE 4+.Dimensions: 4.65"H x 7.4"W x 0.65"D.GIVE THE GIFT OF LEARNING: Whether you’re shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, toys from Learning Resources help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift! Ideal gift for Halloween, Christmas, Stocking Stuffers or even for Homeschool..WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-SMALL PARTS (1). Not for < 3 yrs..Learning Resources 3-Letter Word Puzzle Cards Self Correcting Puzzles, set of 20 (LER6088)

This colorful set of (10) three-letter and (10) four-letter puzzle cards provides children with an introduction to spelling. They can learn to spell by associating the object with the word and correctly assembling the puzzle pieces. The puzzles are self-correcting — only cards with the correct sequence will fit together. Recommended for ages 4+ years..The Match It! Spelling collection of puzzles teach a range of early reading skills including letter recognition, word formation and spelling..This colorful set of (10) three-letter and (10) four-letter puzzle cards provides children with an introduction to spelling..Thick, durable cardboard construction makes products easy to grasp and use, and also a great way of improving hand-eye coordination and encouraging the development of essential motor skills..This collection of puzzles is meant for children ages 4 and up..Dimensions: 5.20"X5.20"X0.10".These puzzles are an ideal way to help your child develop basic understanding of how to solve simple problems, developing important skills that will help them as they progress to more difficult tasks..Working towards creating each word provides plenty of motivation and this helps your child develop their concentration skills, teaching them the importance of focusing on the task to completion..Match It! Spelling is a fun and easy way to learn the essential skill of spelling.

These self-correcting puzzles introduce the 26 letters of the alphabet with mnemonic images. Each mnemonic relates to the sound of the letter and helps children learn both the sound and the letter formation. To play as a puzzle game simply match the mnemonic letter with the letter of the alphabet. Covers all 26 letters..These self-correcting puzzles introduce the 26 letters of the alphabet with mnemonic images.Ages: 5+ years.26 Puzzles (52 Pieces).Each mnemonic relates to the sound of the letter and helps children learn both the sound and the letter formation..Master letter formation with ease..Comes in a box for easy storage when not in use..These self-correcting puzzles introduce the 26 letters of the alphabet with mnemonic images, helping children learn both the letter sounds and formations, and offering easy storage in a box when not in use.

Build new kindergarten readiness skills, one piece at a time! Get your little ones learning and playing at the same time with the Alphabet Puzzle Cards from Learning Resources. This set of 26 colorful three-piece puzzles helps kids master early alphabet and language skills through brain-teasing puzzle play. Each puzzle features one letter of the alphabet in uppercase and lowercase form, as well as a full-color image of a vocabulary word that begins with that letter; from alligator to zebra, your kids will pick up new language skills as they play. Designed with little ones in mind, each puzzle is self-correcting, which makes it easier for kids to puzzle out the one right answer. Each set of Alphabet Puzzle Cards comes in a sturdy reusable box that doubles as a storage container when playtime is done..PUZZLES GET KIDS READY FOR KINDERGARTEN: Build kindergarten readiness skills with these fun puzzles!.PUZZLES HELP KIDS VISUALIZE: SET of 26 three-piece puzzles with every letter of the alphabet!.SELF-CORRECTING: Puzzles ensure there's only one right answer!.EASY CLEAN-UP: Storage box makes cleanup easy when playtime is done!.This puzzle cards set helps kids ages four to eight master early spelling and language skills through brain-teasing puzzle play.PUZZLES FOR KIDS: AGE 4+.Dimensions: 5.25"H x 7.2"W x 1.05"D.GIVE THE GIFT OF LEARNING: Whether you’re shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, toys from Learning Resources help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift! Ideal gift for Halloween, Christmas, Stocking Stuffers or even for Homeschool..WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-SMALL PARTS (1). Not for < 3 yrs..Learning Resources Alphabet Puzzle Cards, Kindergarten Readniness, Self Correcting Puzzles, Ages 4+

Slide the blending bar across to watch the letter tiles slide down the chute and reset the board. This interactive word-building set helps kids improve letter recognition, letter sounds, spelling, and phonemic awareness skills. The check-your-answer feature encourages independent play so kids can learn at their own pace. The color-coded tiles also help kids differentiate between vowels, consonants, vowel teams, and digraphs. Includes: Spelling board with check-your-answer feature, 50 double-sided word cards, and 40 letter and phoneme tiles. For ages 4+..Build and spell words: Learn to spell sight words and CVC words using the illustrated cards and the letter tiles for phonics and spelling; look at the picture on the card, then use the tiles to spell the word; early reading words like cat, bus, and more.Hands-on learning toy: Perfect for preschool and kindergarten learning activities; learn letter recognition, letter sounds, spelling, and phonemic awareness; spell the word, check your answer, then slide the bar to watch the tiles slide down the chute.Phonics activity set includes: Spelling board with letter chute and check-your-answer feature for independent play, 50 double-sided word cards, and 40 letter and phoneme tiles; for ages 4+.Color-coded tiles: Helps kids learn the difference between vowels, consonants, vowel teams, and digraphs; reinforces letter learning, early reading skills, and phonics as they spell and sound out words.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.Build words with the letter tiles to match the picture.

Build new kindergarten readiness skills, one piece at a time! Get your little ones learning and playing at the same time with the 3-Letter Word Puzzle Cards from Learning Resources. This set of 20 colorful three- and four-piece puzzles helps kids master early spelling and language skills through brain-teasing puzzle play. Each puzzle features one simple three-letter vocabulary word, as well as a full-color illustration that matches the word in question; from BAT and HEN to DOG and BUS, your kids will pick up new spelling skills as they play. Designed with little ones in mind, each puzzle is self-correcting, which makes it easier for kids to puzzle out the one right answer. Each set of 3-Letter Word Puzzle Cards comes in a sturdy reusable box that doubles as a storage container when playtime is done..PUZZLES GET KIDS READY FOR KINDERGARTEN: Build kindergarten readiness skills with these fun puzzles!.SIMPLE PUZZLES: SET of 20 three-piece puzzles with simple spelling words!.SELF-CORRECTING: puzzles ensure there's only one right answer!.EASY CLEANUP: Storage box makes cleanup easy when playtime is done!.PUZZLES FOR KIDS: AGE 3+.This puzzle cards set helps kids ages three to seven master early alphabet and language skills through brain-teasing puzzle play.Dimensions: 4.1"H x 7.3"W x 0.55"D.GIVE THE GIFT OF LEARNING: Whether you’re shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, toys from Learning Resources help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift! Ideal gift for Halloween, Christmas, Stocking Stuffers or even for Homeschool..WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-SMALL PARTS (1). Not for < 3 yrs..Learning Resources 3-Letter Word Puzzle Cards Self Correcting Puzzles, set of 20 (LER6088)

This handsome wooden puzzle set helps children gain familiarity with the letters of the alphabet and their sounds as kids develop a sight-reading vocabulary. The letters are also wonderful for stenciling and lots of learning games. Over 60 colorful wooden letters fit into the eight two-sided cutout boards to spell three- and four-letter words. All this spelling and fine motor fun fits into one compact wooden storage case!.64 wooden letters fit into 8 two-sided cutout boards to spell three- and four-letter words.Colorful wooden letters.16 playful pictures.Learn spelling skills.High quality and great value.Complete a puzzle to spell a word!

Build new kindergarten readiness skills, one piece at a time! Get your little ones learning and playing at the same time with the ABC Puzzle Cards from Learning Resources. This set of 26 colorful two-piece puzzles helps kids master early alphabet and language skills through brain-teasing puzzle play. Each matching puzzle features one letter of the alphabet (in uppercase and lowercase form) and a vocabulary word one piece, and a full-color illustration of the word on the other; from apple to zebra, your kids will pick up new language skills as they play. Designed with little ones in mind, each puzzle is self-correcting, which makes it easier for kids to puzzle out the one right answer. Each set of ABC Puzzle Cards comes in a sturdy reusable box that doubles as a storage container when playtime is done..PUZZLES GET KIDS READY FOR KINDERGARTEN: Build kindergarten readiness skills with these fun puzzles!.SIMPLE PUZZLES FOR KIDS: Set of 26 two-piece matching puzzles with every letter of the alphabet!.SELF-CORRECTING: Puzzles ensure there's only one right answer!.Each matching puzzle features one letter of the alphabet (in uppercase and lowercase form), a vocabulary word on one piece, and a full-color illustration of the word on the other.EASY CLEAN-UP: Storage box makes cleanup easy when playtime is done!.This puzzle cards set helps kids master early alphabet and language skills through brain-teasing puzzle play; for kids from three to seven years old.Dimensions: 4.9"H x 7.3"W x 0.75"D.GIVE THE GIFT OF LEARNING: Whether you’re shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, toys from Learning Resources help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift! Ideal gift for Halloween, Christmas, Stocking Stuffers or even for Homeschool..WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-SMALL PARTS (1). Not for < 3 yrs..Learning Resources 3-Letter Word Puzzle Cards Self Correcting Puzzles, set of 20 (LER6088)

Little learners build key early literacy skills all on their own with this Educational Insights AlphaMagnets GO! sturdy and portable set including a magnetic whiteboard with handle and storage. Manipulating the cards and magnets builds hand strength, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. Encourages independent learning..Build key early literacy skills with this sturdy and portable spelling set.Recommended for ages four and up.Manipulating the cards and magnets builds hand strength, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination.Package includes: portable magnetic board with handle and storage, 42 magnetic uppercase letters, and 30 double-sided word cards (60 words).Focuses on letter recognition, spelling, and reading; encourages independent learning.Magnetic pieces and cards store easily in the case for early literacy practice anywhere.Provides a screen-free learning.Warning: choking hazard due to small parts; not recommended for children under three.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!

These durable puzzle pieces link together for endless word-building fun. Each set includes 6 sets of the alphabet, with blue consonants and red vowels to help students build foundational literacy skills. Everything can be stored neatly in a reusable plastic container for easy organization..Practice letter recognition and creative word-building with these engaging Lowercase Alphabet Puzzle Pieces!.Students will learn to spell and develop their fine motor skills with these hands-on manipulatives, building word after word with six sets of the lowercase alphabet..Durable puzzle pieces are color-coded to help young learners identify consonants (blue) and vowels (red). Puzzle pieces link together for easy word-building..Designed for classroom use, the individual puzzle pieces are made of durable plastic and come with a handy, labeled storage container for easy setup, organization, and cleanup..This set includes 156 Letter Puzzle Pieces (6 sets of the alphabet), 1 Plastic Storage Organizer with Labels, and an Activity Guide..Practice letter recognition, word-building, and more!

Looking for an easy way to help kids learn spelling and phonics? These grab-it, spell-it, smoosh-it s'mores turn learning to read into a hands-on game! Grab the lettered graham cracker and chocolate tiles, build three-letter words, then snatch a squishy marshmallow and give your s'more a smoosh. The first player to build three s'mores wins! How does this alphabet learning toy help kids learn? Check out multiple levels of kindergarten learning activities for different ages and skill levels that grow with your child! Ready for 2-4 players and made from durable plastic, Let's Spell S'mores! is ready for years of learning fun. 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! What are the main skills that kids can learn with this toy? Let's Spell S'mores! helps kids develop spelling and phonics skills. How big is this toy? Marshmallows measure 1.5"L x 1.5" W x 1"H How many pieces are included with this toy? This set includes 62 pieces. What is this toy made from? Our toys are made from durable, wipe-clean plastic that’s designed for years of learning fun. This toy is compliant with EPA lead regulations. Where can I get a replacement part? While we're unable to stock replacements for every component that comes with our toys, we'll do our best to find the part or piece that makes your toy whole again. Just submit a request here with a description of the piece, and we'll let you know if and when we find it..Hands-On Reading Skills: Kids learn to read and spell, expand their vocabulary, and practice phonics skills as they build three-letter words!.Stack, Spell, Win!: Build words with graham crackers and chocolate, grab a marshmallow, and smoosh it—first to build 3 s’mores wins!.Multiple Levels of Learning: Includes multiple levels of kindergarten learning activities for different ages and skill levels!.Play & Learn Together: Made from durable plastic, this hands-on word game is ready for 2-4 players!.Trusted By Teachers: Designed with educators in mind since 1984, our toys help teachers and occupational therapists keep students bright and engaged!

Learning Resources® Word construction game includes six 5" bolts, thirty 2 1/2" printed nuts and an activity guide. Game acts as a useful approach in making statements and learning spellings..Age details: Grades K+ / ages 5+.Dimensions: 5"(L) bolts, 2 1/2"(L) nuts.A nuts-and-bolts approach to making, and spelling, words!.Kids can progress to making longer words, with each bolt holding up-to 4 nuts.Includes: 6 bolts, 30 printed nuts.Learning Resources® Word construction game help kids to know about the concepts of consonant/vowel and is recommended for children above 5 yrs.

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

Learning the alphabet and how to spell need not be daunting with the help of this brightly colored wooden puzzle. Each individual letter is color coordinated with its base slot to help develop recall and recognition skills. Each chunky wooden puzzle piece is generously sized to make it easier for little hands to lift, grasp, examine and replace. Helps to develop dexterity, matching skills and concentration. The wooden base boards of Bigjigs Toys puzzles are printed with images or colors to aid the learning process and add educational value. Made from high quality, responsibly sourced materials. Conforms to current ASTM and CPSIA safety standards. Consists of 26 play pieces. Age 18+ months. Measures 11" x 11" x 1-1/2"..Little ones needn't be daunted by the alphabet with this fun & absorbing puzzle!.Made from high quality, responsibly sourced materials..Measures 11" x 11" x 1-1/2"..Age 18+ months..Each carefully crafted individual letter is color coded with its base slot..Helps develop matching, recall and recognition skills from an early age..BigJigs Toys Chunky Alphabet Puzzle pieces coordinated with its base slot to help develop recall and recognition skills.

Learning the alphabet and how to spell need not be daunting with the help of this brightly colored wooden puzzle. Each individual letter is color coordinated with its base slot to help develop recall and recognition skills. Each chunky wooden puzzle piece is generously sized to make it easier for little hands to lift, grasp, examine and replace. Helps to develop dexterity, matching skills and concentration. The wooden base boards of Bigjigs Toys puzzles are printed with images or colors to aid the learning process and add educational value. Made from high quality, responsibly sourced materials. Conforms to current ASTM and CPSIA safety standards. Age 18+ months. Measures 11" x 11" x 1-1/2"..Little ones needn't be daunted by the alphabet with this fun & absorbing puzzle!.Made from high quality, responsibly sourced materials..Measures 11" x 11" x 1-1/2"..Age 18+ months..Each carefully crafted individual letter is color coded with its base slot..Helps develop matching, recall and recognition skills from an early age..BigJigs Toys Chunky Alphabet Puzzle pieces coordinated with its base slot to help develop recall and recognition skills.

This fun and colorful tray puzzle features the alphabet. Children will be encouraged to develop different skill sets to prepare them for school, such as hand-eye coordination and problem solving. Pictures are printed under the pieces to guide younger children, such as a duck to match with D and an owl to match with O. This puzzle measures 15" x 11". Ages 3+ years..Completing the puzzle requires focus, but the easy lift and place style of the puzzle means that children can build their focus up in a gradual way..26 pieces.Ages: 3-6 years.Measures 15" long x 0.4" wide x 11" high..The Lift & Learn ABC Puzzle teaches children how to recognize different letter shapes as well as how they are used in some simple words..Whether the child is placing the correct puzzle pieces in the correct spaces or exploring the learning opportunities of the puzzle, they are developing valuable problem-solving skills..Developing hand-eye coordination becomes easier with practice – as your child becomes familiar with the puzzle and completes it more quickly they will be developing important motor skills..This colorful alphabet tray puzzle for children aged 3+ promotes letter recognition, word formation, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills through engaging illustrations and easy lift-and-place pieces.

This collection of phonics tiles includes all of the most common letter patterns, including consonants, short vowels, consonant digraphs, vowel digraphs and split digraph (each color-coded accordingly). Comes with a self contained storage box and pop up whiteboard. Also includes phoneme frames of different sizes for building different words. Compatible with supporting resources such as blend objects, vowel objects and magic e objects. Everything you need to model and practice spelling new words..Complete set of phonics tiles.Handy storage box and pop up magnet board.Includes 90 letter tiles and 16 phoneme frames.Covers all major phonemes including digraphs.Color-coded into groups for teaching and sorting

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!

An exciting new word building game that teaches phonemic awareness, letter patterns and positioning. Covers different letter combinations, including: consonants, vowels, digraphs, and blends. The player who makes the most word wins!.Board Game.5+ age group.Multicolored/Plastic Pieces.10.5" x 10.5" x 3"

This CVC self-correcting puzzle set is ideal for teaching children consonant vowel consonant patterns and building words. Children can piece together consonant, vowel and consonant pieces to create a completed word with a matching picture. Ages 4+ Each set includes 12 puzzles (36 pieces). Sold as 3 sets for a total of 36 puzzles..Each CVC puzzle is divided in to three jigsaw pieces to mimic the structure of Consonant Vowel Consonant words. As they build the puzzle they build a word..For 2 to 6 players.Suggested age 4+ years or Grade PK+.Package contains 36 Puzzles.Measures 7.25" x 6.25" x 7.50"

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

This set of educational games and activities is designed to teach blends. Topics include: identifying blends, blend endings, decoding blends and various reading tasks containing blends. This value pack contains 2 board games, 2 matching games, 18 word puzzles, die, counter and spinner. Each game has self-correcting elements. Contains a game guide with instructions. Encourages children to work together to develop their phonics skills. Ages 5+. Grade PK-1..This value pack contains 2 board games, 2 matching games, 10 word puzzles, 8 sentence puzzles, die and counters.For ages 5+ years.Encourages students to work together to develop their awareness of sounds within words.Teaching topics include alliteration, sound talk, rhyming pairs, contrasting sounds, voice sounds and rhyming groups.Each game has self-correcting elements.Includes game guide with instructions

Identify beginning, middle and final sounds with these CVC (consonant vowel consonant) Bubble Boards. Includes 24 simple CVC words on 12 double-sided Bubble Boards. Develops phonemic awareness, decoding, reading and spelling skills..Interactive bubble boards each with 3 pop bubbles..Learn phonemic awareness, decoding, reading and spelling skills..Includes 24 simple word building examples..Engaging for all children..For ages 4+.

The exciting word building game allows children to blend sounds to make new words. It focuses on the most common words in Consonant Vowel Consonant patterns. Comes with 90 letter titles and 16 word building phoneme frames. Perfect game for beginning readers and spellers, although suitable for any ages and mixed ability groups. Works with CVC Objects for word building fun. Be the first to complete your words and win the game..Blend consonant vowel consonant words.Learn beginning, middle and final sounds.90 Letter tiles.16 Phoneme frames.Play as a game or use as a teaching resource

Build words with your Tri-Blocks and learn consonants and short vowels (CVC).Turn each block and manipulate the middle vowel sound or change a spelling with a consonant. Tri-Blocks® let children know spelling rules by their color coding and unique block orientations. Also, for use with CVC Builder and Word Builder box card sets (sold separately). Teach phonemic awareness, word building and spelling. Tub contains 90 x Tri-Blocks®. Ages 5-8, Grades K-3..Language manipulative for practicing spelling.Color: Assorted; Material: Plastic.Package Dimensions: 4.5"H x 4.5"W x 8.5"D.Ages 4+.Contains 90 blocks..Tri-blocks slide together to make words, and can be twisted to change the spelling (manipulate a sound).Color-coded so that beginning consonants are in dark blue, short vowels in red, and final consonants in light blue.Comes in a handy storage tub.A great manipulative for spelling and exploring word families.