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Best reading/writing tools for young readers

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Things that actually helped my son with reading and writing in a fun, engaging way.
 
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A fun family game that your child will be playing without even realizing that they’re learning too. This helps them brainstorm words that correlate with the letters in the game.
The Original Tapple®
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This game allows for your reader to swat as many bugs as they can with the sight word you call out. A great way to help them memorize tricky words in a fun way.
Sight Word Swat!® A Sight Words Game
 
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I’m a very proud support of Hooked on Phonics. This program is one of the only ways my son stays engaged. He’s able to level up and read better in a fast paced way.
Hooked on Phonics
 
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For all the Lego lovers who need a little help with reading. Your kids won’t even know they’re learning!
Phonics Boxed Set (LEGO City): 9780545813495
 
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Pete the Cat is a catchy and fun way to help your young reader.
Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun Set
 
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The perfect combination of sensory and phonics for the best way to teach encoding!
Alphabet BubbleBrix™
 
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Reading at your child’s pace for the best practice to get better.
First Little Readers: Guided Reading Level A (Single-Copy Set)
 
Consonant Blends: Examples & Word Lists (Consonant Clusters)
 
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The best YouTube sight word learning! The songs are catchy and every word is emphasized in fun illustrative stories
Preschool Prep Company
 
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A very thorough and adorable learning program. This program teaches with great detail. Every lesson is very in-depth and informative as well as interesting
Adapted Mind
 
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Sometimes blending letters from memory can be hard. These make reading more visual and helps your reader retain what they’re seeing and hearing.
Reading Rods hands-on literacy manipulatives
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Helps your reader blend letter sounds by hearing and seeing the connection
QuTZ Phonics Learning Toy – Talking Flash Cards
 
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Use dot markers to make a dot for each letter they hear in a word. Then have them think of what letters make up the word.
Do A Dot Art! 6-Pack Rainbow Washable Markers
 
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Still keep your family game night but with a learning boost.
CVC Spelling Board Games
 
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Just added this gem to my list of educational activities! My son actually participated in this game. He was having fun without realizing he was reading!
Sight Word Bingo Game - 120 Words Level 1 & 2