LITTLE BUD KIDS Spin-and-Read Montessori Phonetic Reading Blocks with CVC Pho...

Nice set. I tutor in a program that emphasizes phonics and we think this will be very helpful as well as fun for our students. Sturdy and well made, and very versatile. Our program resumes next week and I'm looking forward to using these materials.

The blocks and flash cards motivated my niece soooo much!!! Great choice.

What do you know? It seems current literature on reading education in young children is going back to recommending a phonetic approach to teaching reading and spelling. I learned to read this way, and I never had any spelling issues. I learned to speak foreign languages and pronounce scientific terms correctly using phonics. My younger brother (just 3 years behind me) learned to read with a new approach in the late 1960's, he can't spell to this day. So my little grandson has been using this Montessori manipulative to learn how to read an spell words by sounding them out phonetically. He now asks if he can read with his parents some beginner reading books (Biscuit Finds a Friend, he likes this one in particular). For a child who will be three in August, he is showing advanced reading readiness and he is going to be reading above grade level when he enters preschool next fall. I cannot recommend this product enough. This is a true Montessori Method concrete manipulative teaching tool. Our son attended a Montessori School from age 3.5-9.5. Concrete manipulatives help students to take abstract concepts (such as letter sounds or arrangements) and have concrete experiences using physical manipulatives relating to the subject area/skill they are trying to master. This method of teaching/learning is rooted in developmental psychology and cognitive neuroscience and it works well from our experience. This is a must for homeschooling parents or leaders of a home learning pod of preschool and kindergarten pupils. Great value for the money.

I am a elementary ESE Teacher and this manipulative is a very useful and entertaining way to teach CVC words to first graders.

Great product for small groups activities. Students love it. Readability and easy to use. Great value for your money.

Glad I picked this slightly more expensive kit. The words and cards are high quality and the rounded edges on the blocks was great. I had a small issue when they first arrived and reached out to the company—they solved my problem quickly and were both responsive and polite! My 4.5 year old is so proud of herself for turning the blocks and reading CVC words!

It was just as depicted in the ad, arrived in a timely manner, undamaged. I am very happy with this purchase.

As an educator, when receiving these educational tools I was blown away. Here's why: my two year old can easily use this (he knew exactly what to do with it upon handing it to him) - so right away I could tell it was made to be easily accessible to all kids. The flashcards are an amazing addition. It allows kids to be able to connect words to their meaning (brilliant). Not to mention, the cards have one side with a picture only, the other side with the picture and the word. This is extremely important because it allows kids to practice phonological awareness (the skill of listening to sounds they hear when given a spoken word). This is different than providing the word and asking a child to decode it. Lastly, everything is so well made for travel! The size of the spinners, cards, and the tote bag allows for a child to easily carry and play with these on the go! It is a must buy!

Got these for my son's 3rd birthday, he loves them, 5 little blocks of words with a different vowel in the middle. I love them because they don't come apart so they don't get lost. Would recommend

We are excited to give these out soon. They look good and being on special was an extra bonus. Your delivery timing was amazing!

Helpful for my kid.

Good for the beginner and very useful

Great for learning