ABCs of Play: 10 Awesome Alphabet Toys to Kick Learning Up a Notch

Give your little scholar an edge in phonics with these super fun games and toys.

By Ayren Jackson-Cannady August 19, 2015

Your kid has got the ABC Song down pat (she can even sing it in Spanish!), and now it’s time to kick letter learning up a notch. Don’t worry if your preschooler rolls his eyes at those rote alphabet flash cards. Here’s how to give the future scholar an edge in phonics without boring them to pieces.

Card Shark

Give competitive types this ABC card game with clear winning potential. In Spot It!, players try to spot the matching letters between two cards. There's always a match, it's just a matter of pinpointing it and calling it out as fast as you can.

Available at Amazon, $9.27.

Are there any cool games or toys that have helped your preschooler with their alphabet? Tell us in the comments below.

—Ayren Jackson-Cannady