Alphabet Spelling Blocks
Details
These are not your parents' alphabet blocks! This 26 cube set has both upper- and lowercase letters in bright springtime colors, with a mix on each block and a good vowel-consonant ratio for first word building. Ideal for first construction and learning ABCs, but would also add visual intrigue to any bookshelf.
Recommended for ages 3+
Why We Love It
Toys and activities that are explicitly intended to teach specific skills can still be fun! Pretend cash registers and money-exchange games strengthen counting and math skills while offering opportunities for imaginative play; activity books come in a variety of themes that allow children to explore a favorite topic while practicing the ABCs, handwriting or pen control; and Mad Libs and joke books are ideal for family bonding and laughter while stealthily teaching kids about parts of speech and the rhythms of language.