- What age is this set for?
- The set is recommended for ages 5 and up, which matches the point when children start sounding out vowels in early reading. Younger children can use the pieces with supervision, but the small foam objects are a choking risk.
- What is actually in the box?
- You get 40 magnetic foam objects, each about 2 inches and shaped and colored as a familiar item such as a goat, owl or fork. There are no letters, cards or instructions included.
- Do the pieces really stick to a fridge or whiteboard?
- Yes. Each piece has a magnetic backing, so it holds on whiteboards, refrigerators and other magnetic surfaces. Flat steel works best; stainless steel appliances that are not magnetic will not hold them.
- Can it be used with magnetic letters?
- Yes. The objects are designed to pair with magnetic letters, so a child can place a vowel object and spell out its word beside it. They also work on their own for sound recognition and naming.
- Is this a game with rules?
- No. It is a hands-on learning set, not a scored game. The 2+ player count just means an adult and child, or two children, can sort, name and match the pieces together.
- How does it compare with phonics flash cards?
- The magnets add a tactile, movable element that flash cards lack, and the objects are more engaging for kinesthetic learners. Flash cards usually cover more sounds and come with a structured sequence, so many parents use both.
- Where is the Junior Learning Vowel Magnetic Learning Foam-Like Objects Educational Learning Set, 40 Pieces cheapest?
- At Nordstrom, for $20.99, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Junior Learning Vowel Magnetic Learning Foam-Like Objects Educational Learning Set, 40 Pieces?
- Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Junior Learning Vowel Magnetic Learning Foam-Like Objects Educational Learning Set, 40 Pieces?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Nordstrom, Walmart, Tractor Supply Co, Michaels, Shop Simon.