Description

The Second Letter Learner Box builds upon the foundation established in the first box, introducing eight additional letters: E, H, R, M, D, G, O, and L. These carefully chosen letters expand your child’s ability to practice blending sounds, allowing them to form and read more words. By combining vowels and consonants from this box with those previously learned, children can begin to decode and construct a greater variety of simple words, reinforcing their reading skills and building their confidence as budding readers.

This box is packed with engaging, multi-sensory activities designed to make learning letters fun and effective. Children will enjoy quick and easy games, interactive letter posters, and creative crafts. Popsicle cards encourage kids to build letters with popsicle sticks, while the included sand tray and letter cards let them practice writing letters with their fingers, providing tactile reinforcement. Letter sound and identification games, fluency strips, and songs make learning dynamic and memorable.

The box also features the delightful children’s book, The Alphabet Wiggle by Jessica Hursh, which incorporates movements to help children learn letters and their sounds in an active and enjoyable way. Theseactivities not only teach letter recognition and sounds but also promote blending practice, ensuring children are well-prepared to take the next steps on their literacy journey.

 

The contents of the second Letter Learner Box include:

• “The Alphabet Wiggle”: An Engaging Alphabet Story for Kids
• The ABC Song
• Posters displaying the letters: E, H, R, M, D, G, O, L
• Popsicle sticks and cards for letter construction
• A sand tray for practicing letter formation with alphabet cards
• Write and Wipe Letter Game
• A small mirror
• Wooden letters
• Picture cards for letter sounds
• Letter-themed crafts
• Letter Sound Fluency strips
• Go Fish Game with Alphabet Cards
• Spin and Cover Games (two sets)
• Letter Sound Cover Up (two mats)
• The Letter Sounds Game (includes a spinner and game markers)
• The Reading Mat (for beginning reading now)

 

The activities in the Second Letter Learner Box are designed using research-based strategies that effectively support early literacy development. Each activity incorporates a multi-sensory approach, engaging children’s visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic senses to strengthen letter recognition and sound association. For example, building letters with popsicle sticks and writing them in a sand tray helps children internalize the shapes of letters through hands-on exploration. This multi-sensory interaction creates stronger neural connections, making it easier for children to recall and use their letter knowledge.

This box also focuses on blending sounds—a foundational skill for decoding and reading words. By introducing a carefully selected set of consonants and vowels (E, H, R, M, D, G, O, and L), children are equipped to practice blending a variety of new sounds into simple words.

Research shows that systematic and explicit phonics instruction, like the activities provided here, significantly improves children’s ability to decode and read fluently. The fluency strips, games, and interactive posters included in the box give children repeated opportunities to master these skills in an engaging way.

Moreover, activities such as the book, “The Alphabet Wiggle” incorporate movement and play, which are proven to enhance focus and memory in young learners. Combining physical actions with letters and sounds not only makes learning more enjoyable but also reinforces retention through active engagement. By turning learning into a fun and meaningful experience, this box helps children develop essential reading skills while fostering a love for learning that will serve them throughout their educational journey.

Please be aware that when you purchase the digital Phonics Box, you will not receive the physical materials included with the package. However, you are permitted to print an unlimited number of copies of the activities. Please note that sharing these activities with anyone else is prohibited, as each purchase is intended for individual use only.

It is advisable to begin with Beginning Sounds Phonics Box One if your learner is just beginning their reading journey. If you’re uncertain about whether this is the right starting point, please utilize the FREE Reading Assessment to evaluate your child and choose the Phonics Box that best aligns with their learning abilities.