Word-Building Letters

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Ashley Productions Die-Cut Magnetic Foam Word Chunking, 100 Pieces (ASH40007) image 1
Item: 2658993
Model: ASH40007

Die-Cut Magnetic Foam Word Chunking are great to use in the classroom or at home! Great for learning how to make words and create sentences! Use on magnetic whiteboards, steel lockers, refrigerators, and more. Each tile measures approximately 1" x 1.5". Includes 100 color-coded pieces: 55 word families, 25 blends, and 20 consonants..Easy to Manipulate.English Language Arts.Great for small and large group learning.Magnetic Foam Word Chunking color coded

Price is  $14.19
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Educational Insights AlphaMagnets Lowercase Learning Magnets, Multicolor, 42/Set (1633) image 1
Item: 841322
Model: 1633

Encourage hands-on activities targeting letter recognition, word building, and initial sounds with AlphaMagnets! These color-coded magnets help children learn the difference between vowels (red) and consonants (blue). Set includes 42 pieces with more of the most commonly used letters (a, e, i, o, u, b, l, m, r, s, t) and a durable tub for storage and easy cleanup..Target letter recognition, word building, and letter sounds with magnetic lowercase letters! These letters measure 1.5" and are perfect for little learners.Includes 42 lowercase letters featuring more of the vowels and consonants you use most: 3 of each vowel a, e, i, o, u and 2 of each these consonants b, l, m, r, s, and t.Helps kids distinguish consonants (red) from vowels (blue) with color-coding.Proportioned and correctly formed letters support the importance of proper letter formation in children.Stronger magnets compared to other sets to ensure no slipping. Letters are all packed in a durable, stackable tub for easy clean-up & storage.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 beyond—they're classroom must-haves!.AlphaMagnets color coded lowercase letter magnets features 42 sturdy letter magnets that stay where they're placed and all 42 pieces measure 1 1/2"H each and store in a durable, stackable tub for easy cleanup.

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hand2mind Reading Rods Prefixes & Suffixes (95396) image 1
Item: 24558897
Model: 95396

These hand2mind Reading Rods are scientifically based, multisensory tools that help children learn to use affixes, roots, and bases to decode complex words. The set includes 65 color-coded rods: consonants, vowels, digraphs, vowel teams, word families, and affixes..Reinforce building, reading, and writing words with this scientifically based Reading Rods set.Recommended for kids ages seven and up.Builds skills in word families, prefixes and suffixes, and multisyllabic words.Package includes: 65 reading rods (24 consonants, seven vowels, eight word families, six digraphs, seven affixes, 12 variant vowels, silent "e") and activity guide.Color-coded rods are made of plastic and come in assorted colors.65 color-coded rods include consonants, vowels, digraphs, vowel teams, word families, and affixes.Sturdy partitioned box keeps the rods organized.Includes a teacher-developed activity guide.Warning: choking hazard due to small parts; not for children under three.Reinforce building, reading, and writing words!

Price is  $24.89
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hand2mind Reading Rods Word Decoding in Spanish, Assorted Colors (95395SP) image 1
Item: 24632824
Model: 95395SP

Reading Rods are science-based, multisensory tools that allow children to practice, reinforce, and master essential reading skills. These scientifically based, multisensory tools help children learn digraphs, consonant blends, vowels with accents, inverse syllables, and affixes. Includes a teacher-developed Activity Guide in both English and Spanish. The color-coded rods easily snap together! Comes with 64 color coded rods that include consonants, vowels, digraphs, consonant blends, and affixes..SPANISH LEARNING FOR KIDS: Prepare young learners for reading success with a hands-on, color-coded visual and tactile experience that enhances literacy skills..PHONICS MANIPULATIVES: Reading Rods® are science-based, multisensory tools that allow children to practice, reinforce, and master essential reading skills..ALPHABET MANIPULATIVES: These scientifically based, multisensory tools help children learn digraphs, consonant blends, vowels with accents, inverse syllables, and affixes..CLASSROOM CENTERS ACTIVITIES: Includes a teacher-developed Activity Guide in both English and Spanish..SPANISH ALPHABET TOYS: The color-coded rods easily snap together! Comes with 64 color coded rods that include consonants, vowels, digraphs, consonant blends, and affixes..Prepare young learners for reading success with a hands-on, color-coded visual and tactile experience that enhances literacy skills.

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Teacher Created Resources Terrazzo Tones Word Wall Bulletin Board Set, 125/Set (TCR7205) image 1
Item: 24643168
Model: TCR7205

Curate your very own word wall to help students learn the words they need most. This classic terrazzo designed bulletin board features 26 alphabet cards with both upper- and lower-case letters. Also includes 99 blank cards to customize and bring words to life in style and substance! Alphabet cards measure 5-1/4" circles and blank cards measure 4-1/2" x 2-1/4". 125 total pieces..This classic terrazzo designed bulletin board features 26 alphabet cards with both upper- and lower-case letters.Blank cards measuring 4-1/2" x 2-1/4".125 total pieces.Shiny protective coating for durability.Features: 26 alphabet cards featuring uppercase and lowercase letters, 99 blank cards measuring 4-1/2" x 2-1/4".Bulletin board guide with set-up and activity suggestions.Create a stylish and functional word wall with this 125-piece terrazzo-designed bulletin board set, featuring alphabet cards, customizable blank cards, and a durable design perfect for helping students build their vocabulary.

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Dowling Magnets 1-2" Foam Fun Lowercase Black Magnet Letters, Black (DO-733105) image 1
Item: 126222
Model: DO-733105

Single colored sets help young, remedial and special-needs students "see" words more clearly. Provides the highest contrast against magnetic-receptive whiteboards and chalkboards. Includes 112 letters total: 9 of each vowel and 3 of each consonant..Foam fun lowercase magnet letters in black color help students build words successfully and learn language skills..Black.1-2" Tall.Foam, Magnets.Pack of 108.Experiment! Examine! Explore! With Dowling Magnets Products!

Price is  $32.39
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Ashley Productions Die-Cut Magnetic Foam Sentence Building, 100 Pieces Per Pack, 3 Packs (ASH40008-3) image 1
Item: 24504548
Model: ASH40008-3

Great for use in the classroom or at home! Great for learning how to make words and create sentences. Use on magnetic whiteboards, steel lockers, refrigerators, or any magnetic surface. Each tile measures approximately 1" x 1.5". Each pack includes 100 pieces of color coded nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, pronouns, articles, capitals, punctuation, etc. Sold as 3 packs for a total of 300 pieces..Great for learning letters and words in the classroom or at home.Measures approximately 1" x 1.5".Sold as 3 packs, 100 color-coded pieces per pack.Use on whiteboards, steel lockers, refrigerators, or any magnetic surface

Price is  $48.99
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Educational Insights ABC Arc Mat Small Group Set image 1
Item: 24632858
Model: 1663

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) AlphaMagnets®, 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 AlphaMagnets®, 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!

Price is  $109.99
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CVC Builders Activity Cards for Grades K-2, 48 Pack (JRL178) image 1
Item: 2127041
Model: JRL178

Set of 48 CVC cards with picture and color guides for building 3 letter CVC words with CVC Tri-Blocks® Tub. Children follow the progression as they learn to sound out and build words. 3 levels to follow: blue, orange, violet. Teach phonemic awareness, synthetic phonics, spelling. Cards are self-checking with answers on back. CVC Tri-Blocks® Tub sold separately. Ages 5-6, Grades K-1..Subject: Language Arts.Recommended for Grades K-2.Publisher: Junior Learning.Sold as 48 per set.Size: 7.5" x 5.6" x 5.2".Junior Learning activity cards are an excellent way to introduce new skills, reinforce memorization and support good study habits!

Price is  $20.99
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Eureka® Tub of Word Tiles, 160 Per Set, 2 Sets (EU-867450-2) image 1
Item: 24568741
Model: EU-867450-2

Eureka Manipulatives are great for teaching early childhood learning and a great tool in helping students recognize connections within each educational topic. Teaches sentence building and parts of speech. Each pack includes 160 plastic color-coded word tiles divided into groups of nouns, verbs, adjectives and miscellaneous parts of speech. Sold as 2 packs for a total of 320 pieces..Great for teaching early childhood learning.Teaches sentence building and parts of speech.Plastic tub measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 3 3/4".3+ years/Grade PK-12.Brilliant colors.Fun and educational.Reusable.Eureka® Tub of Word Tiles are great for teaching nouns, verbs, adjectives and miscellaneous parts of speech.

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Ashley Productions® ABC Picture Words Double-Sided Magnets, 27 Per Pack, 3 Packs (ASH40006-3) image 1
Item: 24504368
Model: ASH40006-3

Great for learning letters and words in the classroom or at home! Use on magnetic whiteboards, steel lockers, refrigerators, or any magnetic surface. Double sided for self checking! Each tile has an uppercase and lowercase letter with a picture representing the letter, and on the reverse side is the word for the picture! Each tile measures 1" x 2". Each pack includes 26 letter tiles and 1 blank tile. Sold as 3 packs for a total of 81 pieces..Learn letters and words in the classroom or at home.Assorted double-sided words and pictures.Each piece measures 1" x 2".Sold as 3 packs for a total of 81 pieces.Use on whiteboards, steel lockers, refrigerators, or any magnetic surface.Each tile has an uppercase and lowercase letter with a picture representing the letter

Price is  $63.89
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Ashley Productions Die-Cut Magnetic Foam Word Chunking, 100 Pieces Per Pack, 3 Packs (ASH40007-3) image 1
Item: 24504369
Model: ASH40007-3

Great for use in the classroom or at home! Great for learning how to make words and create sentences. Use on magnetic whiteboards, steel lockers, refrigerators, or any magnetic surface. Each tile measures approximately 1" x 1.5". Each pack includes 100 color-coded pieces: 55 word families, 25 blends, and 20 consonants. Sold as 3 packs for a total of 300 pieces..Learn letters and words in the classroom or at home.Measures approximately 1" x 1.5".Sold as 3 packs, 100 color-coded pieces per pack.Use on whiteboards, steel lockers, refrigerators, or any magnetic surface

Price is  $45.49
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Educational Insights ABC Arc Mat image 1
Item: 24632857
Model: 1662

What 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 games—Kanoodle®, Design & Drill®, Playfoam®, GeoSafari®, and more—spark 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+!

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Junior Learning Spelligator (JRL100) image 1
Item: 2126923
Model: JRL100

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"

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American Crafts Thickers Letterman Foil Letter Stickers, Gold, 93/Carton (376994) image 1
Item: 2796388
Model: 376994

Incorporate these gold foil alphabet stickers into your designs for increased visibility. Over 90 uppercase letters, numbers and punctuation marks provide ample characters to create words and phrases. Chipboard construction adds depth, and white letters with gold trim give crafts a clear appearance. These American Crafts Thickers Letterman Foil Letter gold foil letter stickers remove easily and have adhesive backs that bond to a variety of surfaces..Decoration alphabet stickers are perfect for arts and crafts projects.Designed in the shape of letters, punctuation marks, and numbers.Comes in gold and made with foil.Packaged dimensions: 12.83"H x 5.87"W x 0.15"D.93 stickers per carton.Self-adhesive for quick application.This product is acid-free.Archival-safe for long-lasting protection.Spell out words for eye-catching notifications with these American Crafts Thickers Letterman Foil Letter gold foil letter stickers.

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Ashley Productions Sentence Building Foam Magnets, 100 Pieces (ASH40008) image 1
Item: 23999138
Model: ASH40008

Great for use in the classroom or at home! Use on whiteboards, steel lockers, refrigerator, etc.! Each tile is approximately 1" x 1.5". 100 pieces including nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, pronouns, articles, capitals, punctuations and more. Each letter is color coded..Magnetic foam word magnets.Assorted colors, Language Arts.Each tile measures approximately 1" x 1.5".Ages 5-11.100 pieces per pack

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UNIFIX® Blend Cubes Set image 1
Item: 883794
Model: DD-2828

Didax® Unifix® Blend cubes set for grades K - 3 includes the most frequently used two letter initial blends, medial blends, digraphs and diphthongs. Cubes set made of plastic contains an equal amount of each color..Age group and grade: Ages 3 -8 and grades kindergarten -3rd.Language: English.Type: Word building skills.Material: Plastic.Sets include an equal amount of each color.90 cubes/set.This set of 90 cubes includes the most frequently used two-letter initial blends, medial blends, digraphs and diphthongs.Small parts. Not for children under 3 years..Use our blend cubes together with CVC or alphabet sets to create thousands of sounds and words.The initial blends and digraphs are green, the medial vowels are orange, and the ending blends and digraphs are yellow.Use our blend cubes together with CVC or alphabet sets to create thousands of sounds and words.

Price is  $33.29
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hand2mind Desktop Magnetic Sound Wall Boards (96982) image 1
Item: 24632810
Model: 96982

Each double-sided board features a printed Consonant Chart and Vowel Valley on one side and blank magnetic charts on the other side for children to progressively build as they learn. Each of the 6 sets include 1 magnetic board featuring a write-on/wipe-off surface, 44 phoneme magnets, and a resealable vinyl pouch. Compatible with the Sound Wall Card Set (sold separately)..SOUND WALL CLASSROOM PHONICS: Help students develop phonemic and phonological awareness! The Desktop Magnetic Sound Wall Boards provide the tools teachers need to combine systematic and explicit phonics instruction with hands-on learning..DRY ERASE TEACHING SUPPLIES: Double-sided boards feature write-on/wipe-off surfaces, displaying a Consonant Chart and Vowel Valley on one side and blank charts on the other for students to progressively build as they learn sounds..LETTER SOUNDS LEARNING TOYS: The ability to recognize and work with letter sounds is an important building block of reading instruction, setting students up for success when they begin to read, practice spelling, and develop more advanced phonics skills..CLASSROOM SUPPLIES FOR TEACHERS ELEMENTARY: This set includes everything teachers need to introduce phonemes in small groups. All the phoneme magnets come in vinyl pouches for easy storage. A bonus printable is provided for students to practice spelling words and sounds..SMALL GROUP CLASSROOM MUST HAVES: Includes 6 Magnetic Sound Wall Boards, 264 Phoneme Magnets (6 sets of 44), 6 Resealable Vinyl Pouches, and 1 Getting Started Guide with an outline of how to organize and use the Sound Wall.

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hand2mind Elkonin Box Floor Mat Activity Set (96984) image 1
Item: 24632866
Model: 96984

Hop, skip, or leap into reading with the Elkonin Box Floor Mat Activity Set! Students will love practicing early literacy skills and building phonemic awareness by moving their feet as they learn to connect the sounds in words to letters (orthographic mapping). The mat features an Elkonin Box and accommodates words with up to 6 sounds. Elkonin boxes—also known as sound boxes—allow students to segment words into individual sounds, or phonemes. Colorful circles and hearts allow students to identify, find, and manipulate sounds, segment words into phonemes, and take a hands-on approach to translating written words into speech. Provide a multisensory, kinesthetic approach to literacy that prepares students to become confident readers and spellers. Getting started guide includes 4 activities and a word list. Includes 1 6-Sound Elkonin Box Floor Mat, 12 Write-on/wipe-off Circles, 2 Write-on/wipe-off Hearts, and 1 Activity Guide..ELKONIN BOXES LEARNING MAT: Hop, skip, or leap into identifying and blending sounds! Students will love practicing early literacy skills and building phonemic awareness by moving their feet as they learn to connect the sounds in words to letters..LETTER SOUNDS LEARNING TOYS: Elkonin boxes- also known as sound boxes- allow students to segment words into individual sounds, or phonemes. This mat accommodates words with up to 6 sounds..MOVEMENT TOYS FOR TODDLERS 3-5: The life-size mat provides students with a kinesthetic way to practice phonemic awareness and phonics activities. This multisensory approach to literacy prepares students to become confident readers and spellers..SPEECH THERAPY MATERIALS: Double-sided circles and hearts help students work on sound isolation, high-frequency words, and more. Use the solid color side for phonemic awareness practice and the write-on/wipe-off side for phonics..PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM MUST HAVES: This set includes 1 Elkonin Box Floor Mat, 12 Write-on/wipe-off Circles, 2 Write-on/wipe-off Hearts, and 1 Activity Guide that includes 4 activities and a word list.

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Junior Learning CVC Blender (JRL653) image 1
Item: 24521782
Model: JRL653

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

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About Word-Building Letters

Word-building letters are essential tools for enhancing literacy skills in young learners. These engaging resources help children develop phonemic awareness, spelling, and vocabulary through interactive play and hands-on activities, making learning both fun and effective.

Designed for various learning environments, word-building letters come in multiple formats, including tiles, magnetic pieces, and games. They cater to different educational needs, allowing children to explore language concepts at their own pace while fostering creativity and critical thinking.

When selecting word-building letters, consider options that include a variety of consonants, vowels, and blends to support comprehensive phonics instruction. Magnetic tiles and tactile pieces can enhance engagement, making it easier for children to manipulate letters and form words.

Additionally, look for sets that incorporate games or structured activities to reinforce learning. These interactive elements not only motivate children but also promote collaboration and social skills as they work together to build words and complete challenges.