LITTLE BUD KIDS Spin-and-Read Montessori Phonetic Reading Blocks with CVC Phonics Flashcards for Beginner Readers, Montessori Reading Wooden Toys for 3 Years +

The quality is surprisingly high for the price. Makes reading fun and kinesthetic for my little reader who has trouble paying attention. Extremely portable and easy to use.

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!

Love these. Trying to start tea hing my 5 y/o to read & these are helping. We are having her evaluated for ADHD & learning disabilities, so I know this skill is a challenge for her. Very sturdy. No sharp edges. Great value

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

LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!! My 3 year old has taken an interest in learning to read and this is a great way for him to learn and have fun while doing so. He enjoys trying to sound out the letters and then matching it to the wooden toy. I would highly recommend this!

Good quality product for at home phonics

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.

These blocks are an excellent way to teach reading. I am very happy with them.