
Product Overview
This magnetic letter set gives kids a hands-on way to build words right on its in-built magnetic board. The 84 magnetic foam letters are color-coded, covering vowels, consonants, digraphs, vowel digraphs, changeable vowel sounds, r-controlled letters, and split digraphs, so patterns are easy to spot at a glance. A phonics progression teaching guide is included to introduce new letters week by week, giving structure to practice sessions. The letters can also be used with Rainbow Phonics Word Farm and Word City Learning Landscape boards for extended play.
- Set of 84 magnetic foam letters plus an in-built magnetic board
- Color-coded letters cover vowels, consonants, digraphs, vowel digraphs, changeable vowel sounds, r-controlled letters, and split digraphs
- Includes a phonics progression teaching guide for introducing new letters week by week
- Compatible with Rainbow Phonics Word Farm and Word City Learning Landscape boards for extended play
Full Details
Care Notes
- storage: The magnetic foam letters can be stored on the included magnetic board when not in use.
Use Cases
- Hands-on word-building practice at home
- Structured phonics practice sessions using the included teaching guide
- Introducing new letter patterns week by week
- Gift for a child starting to read and spell
- Practicing vowels, consonants, and digraphs with color-coded letters
- Extended play alongside Rainbow Phonics Word Farm and Word City Learning Landscape boards
Skills Developed
- primary skill: Phonics pattern recognition
- fine motor: Placing and arranging magnetic foam letters on the board
Age Suitability
- minimum safe age: 5 years
- ideal age range: 4-7 years
- developmental fit: 3-4 years: Beginning letter recognition and building simple words with color-coded pieces. 5-7 years: Following the phonics progression guide to practice digraphs, vowel digraphs, and r-controlled letters.
Play Patterns
- primary play type: Hands-on word building
- play structure: Guided practice sessions following the phonics progression teaching guide
- social context: Individual or one-on-one practice
- adult involvement: An adult can use the teaching guide to introduce new letters week by week
- play progression: Starts with basic vowels and consonants and progresses to digraphs, vowel digraphs, and r-controlled letters
- session length: Short structured practice sessions
Compatibility
- recommended with: Rainbow Phonics Word Farm and Word City Learning Landscape boards for extended play.
Why It Works
- primary benefit: Color-coded letters make phonics patterns easy to spot at a glance.
- secondary benefit: The phonics progression teaching guide gives structure to practice sessions by introducing new letters week by week.
What Makes It Fun
- Color-coded magnetic foam letters snap onto the built-in board, so kids build new words right where they play.
Why They'll Love It
- * 85-piece set with magnetic foam letters * Built-in magnetic board for word building * Color-coded letters include vowels * Fits ages 4 to 7, grades K through 2
Customer Q&A
How many pieces are in this set?
The set is described as an 85-piece set, made up of 84 magnetic foam letters plus the magnetic board.
Does the set come with a board?
Yes, it includes an in-built magnetic board that the letters attach to for building words.
Are the letters color-coded?
Yes, the magnetic foam letters are color-coded to cover vowels, consonants, digraphs, vowel digraphs, changeable vowel sounds, r-controlled letters, and split digraphs.
Is there a guide for teaching phonics with this set?
Yes, a phonics progression teaching guide is included to introduce new letters week by week and give structure to practice sessions.
Can this set be used with other Rainbow Phonics products?
Yes, the letters can also be used with Rainbow Phonics Word Farm and Word City Learning Landscape boards for extended play.
What letter patterns does the set cover?
The set covers vowels, consonants, digraphs, vowel digraphs, changeable vowel sounds, r-controlled letters, and split digraphs.