DEVELOP FROM A BEGINNER READER INTO A GROWING READER.
AGE RANGE: 3 - 7
Transform "C-A-P" into "C-A-P-E" and learn how this is done with the magical silent E letter!
This spinning letter blocks set helps beginner readers take the next step in learning reading with the introduction of long vowel sounds. Move beyond simple CVC words to Silent E words with this multisensory phonics toy.
EXPAND READING FLUENCY BY LEARNING:
- How the letter E at the end of a word changes the sound of the vowel that precedes it*.
- How silent E is powerful, yet silent.
- How to categorize between short and long vowel words.
- How to recognize spelling word patterns and decode even nonsense words.
This tactile learning material equips children with multiple ways to practice decoding CVC* and CVCe words. Best for children already familiar with CVC words, this Silent E toy set challenges children to expand their decoding skills and reading fluency.
*Silent E has many different jobs and not ALL words will follow this rule. However, this is one of its most common jobs.
*CVC = consonant-vowel-consonant
- 4 Spinning CVC+E Rods for Inner Vowels A, I, O U
- 2 sets of 48 Multi-purpose Double-sided Flashcards (2-part cards with picture-word-definition. Features real-life images)
- 1 Wipe-Clean Board + Marker
- 1 Instruction Sheet with Complete Word List & Activity Ideas
- Supplementary 27-page Downloadable Worksheet Set (sold separately HERE)
* From the letter combinations, 101 real words can be created (45 CVCe & 56 CVC words).
* Made with durable & sustainable solid German beech wood, a hardwood that will keep its shape and beauty for years. Lab tested for child safety in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia & New Zealand.
Build off Your Child's Existing Knowledge
Step #2 in our Montessori Phonics Series
Following in the footsteps of our Step #1 phonics toy, the Spin-and-Read Blocks, this Magic Spin-E Blocks set continues the fun & exploration of spinning letter blocks. Step #2 features a dual E-blank block which allows children to create CVC words and TRANSFORM it into its CVCe version.
In this set, children build off their prior phonics knowledge and put to practice the Silent E phonics rule, equipping them with fluency to know when to use the SHORT vs. LONG vowel sound.
As in Step #1, Step #2 follows Montessori principles of self-discovery & correction. Children have the freedom to create new words, but within the limits of CVC & CVCe words. This empowers new readers instead of overwhelming them with unfamiliar spelling patterns and sight words they may not yet be ready for.
A wipe-clean board and matching cards offer even more ways to practice through writing, spelling, and categorizing. Categorizing CVC, CVC+E, and nonsense words improves decoding skills and diminishes the reliance on memorization.
ENGAGE MULTIPLE SENSES
Spin It, Transform It
101 REAL words to create.
Transform 56 into CVC words.
Transform 45 into CVCe words.
Which CVC word has a real CVCe word?
Which one becomes a nonsense word?
Practice switching between SHORT & LONG vowel sounds.
MATCH IT
Match the blocks with a picture.
Match the picture with a word.
Match the word with a definition.
Match word patterns together.
So many ways to play.
So many ways to build connections.
WRITE IT OUT
Improve retention through muscle memory.
Write out the words you create.
Categorize them.
There are CVC, CVCe & nonsense words!
Count how many types of words for each vowel.
Which vowel creates the most CVCe words?
DESIGNED FOR SELF-CORRECTION
Multi-purpose Flash Cards
Comes with two separate sets of 48 double-sided cards. Influenced by Montessori 3-part cards, self-exploration & correspondence building are fostered between words, objects, and meanings. There are 6 CVC & CVCe words each for Vowels A, I, O, & U.
- Match and self-correct with its picture, word, and written definition (with adult support).
- Sort by word pattern using categorical colored borders.
- Differentiate between CVC & CVCe words.
Flip One, flip both, match one, match both!
Supplement Your Learning
Silent E Worksheet Set
Want even more writing and spelling practice? Our 27-page CVCe Worksheet Set will deepen understanding and fluency.
Frequently asked questions
We recommend children to already know their letter sounds and the basics of how to read a 3-letter CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) word. This allows them to just focus first on the most common type of sound that a vowel makes in a word.
Silent E introduces some "MAGIC" to the reading and involves a little bit more maneuvering within a word. While the job of silent E is pretty straightforward, it is ideal that your child is already comfortable with knowing how to blend letter sounds together first. We recommend starting with our STEP 1 "Spin-and-Read Blocks" to accomplish this! Thereafter, this Magic Spin-E Blocks set is a perfect next step in their reading journey.
101 REAL words can be created with the wooden rods. 45 are CVCe words & 56 CVC words.
Of the 128 words that can be created with the letters on the rods, 27 of these are not real words. However, nonsense words are actually really beneficial for learning reading. Engaging with nonsense words allows children to continue working on their decoding skills instead of just memorizing what a real word looks like. They help children slow down to break up a word into its phonemes (AKA its individual sound). This provides necessary practice for learning out how to sound out unfamiliar words.
The wipe-clean board further allows children to categorize between real and nonsense words and to become more familiarized with recognizing words of the English language. Lastly, some of the nonsense words in this set actually exist as part of a longer REAL word. Our Instruction Sheet provides a list of such words (such as the nonsense word "mit" in "limit").
While this set does not come with a free worksheet set, you can most definitely check out our Silent E Worksheet set for our supplementary practice. It features 27 fun and engaging pages of reading and writing practice - and provides lots of practice for matching, categorizing, and deducing.
This Magic E set only has 4 rods vs. 5 rods in our Spin-and-Read Blocks set. This is because there are very few CVCe words that have both a letter E in the middle and end of the word.
Since 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!
If the rotation of your blocks is slightly tight, it can be loosened by turning the blocks several times back and forth or lightly knocking it on its side. Humidity levels can cause wood to expand at times.
If the rods are still too tight, please contact us!
If there are any issues with your set, please contact us right away! We will be happy to make it right for you!
Designed for Little Hands & the EArth
Our wooden blocks are cut and finished off with a smooth, beveled edge for the upmost comfort in your child's hands. The length of our Magic-E Blocks are the same as our Spin-and-Read rods, yet with 4 blocks instead of 3. Keeping the same rod length allows children to also hold and spin the blocks easily for this Silent E set.
Everything in this set is safe and non-toxic and certified by TÜV SÜD, a global regulatory compliance company, to exceed toy safety regulations in the US, Canada, U.K., EU, Australia, and New Zealand.
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 extreme hardiness and beauty.
Learn more about wood types here.
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