hand2mind Advancing Phonics Word Work Small Group Set, Magnetic Letter Tiles, Magnetic Letter Trays, Kindergarten Phonics Manipulatives, Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading Classroom Materials

These are great for building words; aligns with the science of reading.

The trays are very sturdy and the letter tiles are durable.

This phonetics learning set has been an amazing tool to help continue my son’s learning outside of school and through the summer. It’s easy to use and the directions are clear. He really has enjoyed it!

I've used this now for about a week with various grade levels (K-5) during their reading intervention time. Students like the squishy surface of the magnetic tiles. I like that the materials are contained on the trays. The activities included are great, and it's easy to use the mats/boards for other activities as well. The use of hands on materials for students helps them learn and retain information, so I like that there are so many different ways that we can use these.I am struggling with organizing all of the materials. I see 14 different small groups of students over the course of the day, so staying organized is essential. While there are fantastic plastic pouches with zippers for the magnets, once they are all popped out of the foam sheets, it becomes a bit much to manage. We tried putting the magnets back into the sheets to keep them organized, but after several times going in and out of the sheet, they didn't all stay in very well. Students also can't always put the letters back in order in the time that we have (20-25 minutes per group), so I find myself spending a bit too much time trying to organize materials between groups. If I used this with one group of students only, I'm sure I'd find an organization system to work. I just haven't been able to yet.That said, the activity mats are all lightweight but seem durable as long as students are not folding or rolling them. Magnet tiles will not stay put on the mats if the tray is bumped or picked up unless there are a lot of tiles on there holding down the activity mat. This isn't an issue for me, but it's worth noting. The one thing that I still need to address before I can use these trays with students again though is the fact that they make an awful noise on the table if they are moved at all. I'm going to hot glue some felt to the bottom of the trays to keep them from screeching, but that noise was certainly loud and disruptive as the plastic grated along the table. If you use these on carpet or on felt placemats, it shouldn't be a problem though.I think every elementary school classroom should have a set like this, and parents who homeschool would also find the materials beneficial.

This is a well-made phonics activity kit. The dry erase activity boards are great and easy to clean up. Good quality product.

This is a really quality set of 6 trays to help kids learn phonics. The kids I'm using it with really like the magnetic foam pieces that stick well and add some fun to their learning. Overall and most importantly for me, this has made thinking of things to do to help preschoolers learn writing and word sounds much simpler. Taking the guesswork out and having a nice tool is a 5/5 for me!

These are very sturdy made items that are perfect for any small group early childhood classroom. I love how the set has exactly what you need to teach phonics to children. The trays are all prepared and are in very pretty colors. The only thing I wish it came with was a storage bag or container to keep all of the parts in to make storing it easy. Overall this is an amazing product!

The hand2mind Advancing Phonics Word Work Small Group Set is an invaluable resource for any classroom focused on phonics instruction. The magnetic letter tiles and trays make word building activities engaging and interactive, perfect for small group sessions. As a kindergarten teacher, I appreciate how it supports phonemic awareness and the science of reading principles. The quality of the materials is excellent, and they have become a staple in my classroom for teaching early literacy skills. Highly recommended for educators looking to enhance phonics instruction!