{"title":"COLLECTION 1: PHONICS TOYS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn to read in an easy and engaging way with our Word Builder Blocks Phonics Series Step #1 \u0026amp; 2. Our phonics toys start brand new readers on letter sounds and CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words and advances them on to CVC+E long vowel words. Establish a strong literacy foundation with our empowering and tactile reading toys.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spin-and-read-phonetic-reading-blocks-flashcard-travel-toy-a-montessori-material-for-the-beginner-reader","title":"Spin-and-Read Blocks - A  CVC Phonetic Reading Blocks Toy - Step #1","description":"\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEARN TO READ\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Build simple 3-letter CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words \u0026amp; explore how to spell, read, and rhyme with this tactile, movable CVC phonics toy. Each of the 5 wooden rods features one vowel and a set of consonants that rotate. Children can discover how they can control words through manipulating these blocks, thus allowing them to see words transform such as changing CAT \u0026lt; HAT and HAT \u0026lt; BAG.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSELF-DIRECTED \u0026amp; SELF-CORRECTIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Complete with a set of 30 game CVC flashcards that grow with the beginner reader. The flashcards are double-sided, boundable, multi-purpose, and heavy duty. They are designed to engage readers of all levels. One side of the flashcards features a picture with the corresponding word, while the other side features just a picture. This self-corrective feature allows children to learn independently.  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTRAVEL-FRIENDLY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact with bounded flashcards \u0026amp; a travel tote bag = the perfect on-the-go toddler toy.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGIFTABLE \u0026amp; COMPREHENSIVE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Storage gift box + 26 pages of downloadable CVC worksheets + phonics game ideas. The best educational gift idea for preschoolers, kindergarteners, \u0026amp; 1st graders.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eECO-FRIENDLY \u0026amp; DURABLE WOOD TOY\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Made with durable \u0026amp; sustainable solid German beech wood, a hardwood that will keep its shape and beauty for years.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSAFE \u0026amp; NON-TOXIC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3rd-party certified to meet and exceed all US Toy Safety Regulations (ASTM-F963 and CA Prop 65). Our Spin-and-Read Blocks use non-toxic paint \u0026amp; finishing and are free from harmful metals or chemicals. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eALL-IN ONE READING EDUCATIONAL LEARNING TOY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLittle Bud Kids Spin-and-Read manipulative alphabet blocks are the only all-in-one wooden phonetic reading blocks on the market. We provide all you need to get started for your pre-k child or kindergartener - from alphabet letter sound guides to bonus downloadable reading and writing worksheets and phonic activities for your 3, 4, 5, and 6-year-old. Get your portable, Montessori movable alphabet set today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA portion of the proceeds from every purchase of our Spin-and-Read Blocks goes towards educating a refugee child living in Malaysia. Click \u003ca title=\"Little Bud Kids - Giving Back\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebudkids.com\/blogs\/news\/giving-back\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebudkids.com\/blogs\/news\/giving-back\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere \u003c\/a\u003efor more details. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Difference\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA WOODEN TOY WITH PURPOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully selected letter combinations maximize the # of modern English CVC words. Our goal is to teach both common words + advanced vocabulary, while avoiding the # of obsolete words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional print allows the beginner reader to confidently build upon existing letter recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge \u0026amp; smooth beveled-edge blocks for ultimate comfort and safety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal-life image flashcards \u0026amp; our animal alphabet card provide a real understanding of the world. These supplementary materials allow children to engage in self-correction from letter sounds to spelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave prep time and eliminate the need to create your own single-use phonics material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel tote bag \u0026amp; secured flash cards for learning in the car, airplane, doctor's office, and restaurant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForget the plastic! Take care of the earth by choosing sustainably-harvested wooden toys that extend past the life of many plastic toys. We choose beech wood for its hardiness and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 wooden phonetic reading block rods each with 1 featured vowel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 set of 30 double-sided flashcards bounded by a removable metal ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 travel tote bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 gift-ready box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 alphabet chart + play ideas card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e** Free access to our 26-page Phonics Worksheet Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTAKE NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince our blocks are made with completely solid wood, versus MDF or plastic, there will be natural variations to the cut of each individual block and how it fits together with its partnering blocks. Each block is unique with character, so please note this does not operate  like a machine-made plastic toy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Phonics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eStudies show that over 60% of American fourth graders are not \"proficient\" in reading. This is an alarming statistic, but not surprising given that many educational systems are not equipping educators and parents with a basic framework of how to approach reading for beginner readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhonics is a time-tested methodology that teaches the sounds that correspond with letters and letter groups. In fact, studies show that phonics instruction greatly improves a child's foundation for word recognition, spelling, and reading comprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSO, WHAT'S THE DEAL?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1) Phonics is extremely impactful to a child's reading foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2) There is a disconnect between the reading science and implementation in schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3) Students with a poor reading foundation will have a difficult time in building reading fluency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4) Beginner readers in the US today require reading support at home to supplement what is being taught (or not taught) in schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5) Our Spin-and-Read Blocks are designed to help fill the gap of phonetic literacy. Our mission is to help empower boys and girls to discover the power of reading on their own as they use and explore these phonetic reading blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Bud Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34918748356653,"sku":"Item #220 \/ SKU RB-080620-ZJ-350","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0372\/8379\/0893\/files\/ASIN_B085X93ZJN_-_Main_Image_1.png?v=1769067829"},{"product_id":"magic-spin-e-blocks-silent-e-phonics-material","title":"Magic Spin-E Blocks - A Silent E CVCe Phonetic Reading Blocks Phonics Toy - Step #2","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDEVELOP FROM A BEGINNER READER INTO A GROWING READER\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform \"C-A-P\" into \"C-A-P-E\" and learn the magical steps how this is done with a magical letter, the silent E! This spinning phonetic letter blocks set helps new beginner readers take the next natural step in reading with the introduction of long vowel sounds. Move beyond simple 3-letter short vowel CVC words and learn how to read words with the CVCe pattern (4-letter words with a consonant, vowel, consonant, and a letter E). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete with real-life image flashcards and a wipe-clean writing board, this learning toy helps children discover the magic and power of this final E, showing them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) how it can change the sound of the vowel that precedes it and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) how it remains silent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIt also shows them: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) how to categorize between short and long vowel words,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) how to identify correct spelling patterns, and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) how to differentiate between real and nonsense words,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis toy is Step 2 in our Montessori Phonics Toy Series, following after our foundational reading phonics set, the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Spin-and-Read Blocks Phonics Toy for Beginner Readers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.littlebudkids.com\/collections\/montessori-phonetic-reading-blocks\/products\/spin-and-read-phonetic-reading-blocks-flashcard-travel-toy-a-montessori-material-for-the-beginner-reader\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpin-and-Read Blocks.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTENTS DESIGNED FOR VISUAL AND TACTILE LEARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Magic E set makes an excellent gift for all 4 year olds, 5 year olds, and 6 year olds. It comes with 4 wooden rods with rotating letter blocks. The last block on each rod helps children transform a CVC word into its CVCe partner and visually and t\u003cspan\u003eactilely understand the difference between the two\u003c\/span\u003e. A total of 101 real words can be created. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChildren can then match up 48 of these words with our 2 sets of double-sided flashcards, complete with a real-life image, word, and definition. A wipe-clean board is provided for further writing practice and word categorization. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREADING BASED UPON A PHONICS FOUNDATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudies show that phonics instruction greatly improves a child's foundation for word recognition, spelling, and reading comprehension. Our Little Bud Kids Magic Spin-E Rods is an interactive Montessori phonics material designed to help children continue to grow in their reading fluency. Once your preschooler, kindergartener, or 1st grader is reading words like “C-A-N\" and \"T-A-P,\" they’re ready to explore how words like these can dramatically change with the addition of a letter E at the end. \"CAN\" now becomes \"CANE\" and \"TAP\" becomes \"TAPE.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning how to read words with silent E must be taught. Silent E's power is magical but quite straightforward: though it makes no sound and is completely silent, the E at the end of a word has the power to change the sound of the vowel preceding it, making that vowel a long vowel sound instead of its typical short vowel sound. Silent E is one of those foundational steps for readers that will make a huge difference in their decoding skills and fluency. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Bud Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43708906668077,"sku":"Item #225 \/ SKU ME-0425","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0372\/8379\/0893\/files\/Little_Bud_Kids_Magic_E_Product_Listing_-_compressed.jpg?v=1752464107"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0372\/8379\/0893\/collections\/Little_Bud_Kids_Phonetic_Reading_Block_Set_f4984234-9cf7-41ad-adfc-fb48a7878dcc.jpg?v=1697135978","url":"https:\/\/www.littlebudkids.com\/collections\/montessori-phonetic-reading-blocks\/phonics.oembed","provider":"Little Bud Kids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}