These are books, flashcards, and educational tools we used regularly with our daughter that may have supported her early language development. From a very young age, we focused on reading aloud, repetition, conversation, and engaging play. Every child is different, but these resources worked beautifully for our family and became part of our daily rhythm. I’m not sponsored by any brand.
These are products we genuinely use, love, and have stuck with. Important note: Every child develops at their own pace. These tools don’t guarantee milestones — they simply supported a language-rich environment in our home.
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Book Recs
This was a hit in her infant era!
Fish Baby Touch & Feel Crinkle Cloth Book
Another winner for infant era!
hahaland Baby Books 0-6 Months Sensory Toy
My daughter loves dancing/singing along with this book!
Jesus Loves Me 5-Button Songbook (Little Sunbeams)
We started these early on and they are still a hit!
My First Complete Learning Library: 20 Board Books
These are excellent high contrast ones for the first year!
High Contrast Baby Book Set: 4 Board Books
Everything this author makes is amazing and a hit in our hourse!
Baby's Tummy Time Book Box Set - 3 Books
We started this one early on. We love all of the books from this author, our daughter loves them!
Calm-Down Time (Toddler Tools® Board Books)
I highly recommend these! My daughter has loved all from this author.
Our Little Adventures: Foundational Language Stories
These are simple and easy to understand. My daugher loves them!
Manners Time
This one is a favorite! A great way to learn about colors, animals, things, etc. My daughter loves them!
Wishy Washy: Board Book of First Words & Colors
I love the message from this one. Simple, easy to understand. My daughter loves it!
Try-Again Time (Toddler Tools® Board Books)
Anything to encourage trying food and healthy eating is a good thing in my book!
Mealtime (Toddler Tools® Board Books)
I highly recommend this one for any working moms/parents. I got this at the tail-end of me working, before I became a SAHM and I wish I had gotten it sooner.
Bye-Bye Time
This is a naptime staple for us. Naptimes have been a STRUGGLE. This has helped, though we still struggle at times (especially around teething).
Naptime (Toddler Tools® Board Books)
Oh my goodness, my daughter loves this book (she is 1.5 now and loves to act out the twirling).
Twirl: God Loves You & Created You
Another good one, great message about each child having unique strengths!
Build: God Loves You & Created You to Build
My daughter LOVES these and has all her favorite ones memorized! It's so cute hearing her retell them (Jonah, Daniel, David, Bible Heroes, Miracle at Cana, etc.). Highly recommend!
My Little Library: Bible Stories (12 Board Books)
My daughter and I love this book! Great messaging for kids.
What Are Hands For? Board Book - Christian Toddler Behavior
The BEST illustrated Bible! No joke, my daughter will sit for over an hour “reading” it and retelling the stories she knows from her mini Bible books. It's the cutest!
The Complete Illustrated Children's Bible
I HIGHLY recommend this book and any by this author. My daughter loves it and it's practical to help with speech and language. All the ones by this author (Speech Therapist) are great!
Our Big Book of First Words: 100+ Foundational Words
My daughter has loved all by this author!
Strong: Psalm 1 (The Story of God’s Great Love)
This was an early favorite for my daughter!
Happy: Joy & Thanks for Little Ones (Psalm 92)
Great illustrations and messaging. My daughter loves it!
Loved: The Lord’s Prayer - God’s Love
Can't go wrong with this author!
Near: Psalm 139 (The Story of God’s Great Love)
My daughter has a lot of favorite books, she's a major book worm. This is definitely one of the favorites!
Known: Psalm 139 (The Story of God’s Great Love)
Simple, great pictures, and great way to learn about opposites!
God Made Us - Inspirational Christian Board Book
My daughter has starting singing this one, and it's the cutest. Highly recommend!
Holy, Holy, Holy (Hymns for Little Ones)
A classic, good one. My daughter has started singing along and it melts my heart!
Baby Beluga (Raffi Songs to Read)
I thought this one was a bit too silly at first but my daughter LOVES it. We make it interactive and fun, which helps her speech. She has the whole thing memorized and she is only 1.5 years old.
Dragons Love Tacos
Again, I thought this was too silly, but my daughter is a HUGE fan. We make it interactive and it's a big hit in our house!
Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel
A great Christmas one!
A Very Merry Christmas Prayer: Sweet Poem
All the Spot books are a hit!
Where's Spot?: A Lift-the-Flap Book
Great lift-the-flap book!
Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book
Fun one for the littles that like lift-the-flap books!
Spot Goes to the Farm: Lift-the-Flap Book
Another fun lift-the-flap book for the littles!
Spot Goes to the Park: A Lift-the-Flap Book
This is a great lift-the-flap book! Fun and a little silly.
Oh Dear!: A Farm Lift-the-Flap Book
Poetic and fun book, with great message.
When God Made You
This is a great book! Great message, highly recommend!
You Are Special (Max Lucado's Wemmicks)
Great message, my daughter loves this one!
Be Brave Little One: Inspiring Courage Book
A classic!
The Very Busy Spider
This is a great one to start early on!
Peek-a Who? Interactive Lift the Flap Book
Great for learning emotions!
Making Faces: A First Book of Emotions
Perfect short stories to help with reading!
Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun Set
Educational Tools
It was SO HARD to pick one of these. This worked great for us and it was great that it adjusts as she got older.
Fisher-Price Kick & Play Piano Gym Navy
Great way to learn the alphabet, spell, play games, etc. We have it hanging on our wall :).
Just Smarty Interactive Alphabet Wall Chart
This has been a great one for traveling!
hahaland Busy Book for Toddlers 1-3 Farm Animals
English and Spanish! Great learning tool, without the screen time.
These are great, simple ones for learning to climb and build!
Play22 Soft Climbing Toys 5 PC Foam Set
These are excellent. Our house is basically a giant classroom with these all around. We practice them a lot and our girl knows her days of the week, planets, feelings, etc. already.
Gethelud 17 Packs Educational Poster for Toddlers
These simple letters have been AMAZING. My daughter loves them. She loves learning so she learned the alphabet early on and we play games to have her find specific letters. She is also able to spell many of the three letter words on her own with the ...
KMUYSL See & Spell CVC Word Builders Toy
These are great for learning how to read and easy to travel with!
THE BAMBINO TREE Phonics Flash Cards Ages 4-8
This is the flashcard set we started with, it was great!
beiens High Contrast Baby Flashcards 80 Pcs
These touch and feel flash cards are so great! Easy to travel with too!
My First Touch & Feel Language Picture Cards
These are the best invention with built in paint!! Highly recommend. My 1.5 year old goes through them fast.
YPLUS Paint with Water Books for Toddlers - Farm
Can’t recommend these enough!
YPLUS Paint with Water Books for Toddlers - Mermaid
Love these smaller versions for traveling!
TECJOE 3 Pack Mess Free Watercolor Books
How did I not know about reusable stickers? These are amazing for my 2 year old! I highly recommend them and they are a great price for six!
