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.

Water Works

This perfect-for-road-trips activity book comes with a chunky pen that can be filled with water and then used to trace letters, and reveal hidden pictures. But the best part? The tracings and scribbles can be erased and the book can be used again ... and again.

Available at Melissa and Doug, $4.99.

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

—Ayren Jackson-Cannady