My Favorite Things


Shop Some of My Favorite Literacy-Related Books, Toys, Games and Products

Below are some of my favorite products that I use in my practice. Using appropriate and effective materials is a simple way to make a big difference in your child’s learning. If you have any questions about a specific item, feel free to contact me. Happy shopping!

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materials and games

Handwriting Materials

Handwriting Paper with Raised Lines

Handwriting Paper with highlights

Golf Pencils (the short length helps with fine motor and pencil grip)

Pencil Grips

Sandpaper Letters

Manipulatives and Toys

Counters (for phonological awareness activities)

Chalkboard (provides sensory feedback to help with handwriting and spelling)

WikkiStix (practice letter formation)

Magnet Letters

Magna Doodle

Whisper Phone (provides auditory feedback and makes reading more fun!)

Finger Googly Eyes (for tracking)

Monster Finger Puppets (for tracking)

Games

Story Cubes (oral language and story telling)

Hedbandz (describing, categorizing, organizing thoughts)

Spot It (rapid word recall and vocabulary)

My First Bananagrams (early spelling skills)

Bananagrams (spelling skills)

Mad Libs (vocabulary, word recall, grammar)

Five Second Rule (oral language, categorizing, rapid word call)