Elkonin Box Magnetic Dry-Erase Board Set

The Elkonin Box Magnetic Dry-Erase Board Set has a built-in slider on a durable, easy-to-use, dry-erase board providing a tactile element to sounding out and blending sounds. Boards are magnetic for use with magnetic wands, letter chips and magnetic letters. This hands-on resource is designed to strengthen early phonological awareness by guiding students through the process of segmenting and blending phonemes. The built-in sliding chip feature adds a kinaesthetic component that helps learners physically track individual sounds within words. Each double-sided board allows for versatility in teaching, offering multiple Elkonin box layouts for two to four phoneme words. This makes it ideal for introducing and reinforcing phonemic awareness, as well as early spelling and writing skills. The magnetic surface enhances functionality and supports the use of multi-sensory tools like magnetic chips or letters, making phonics instruction more engaging and interactive. With eight boards included, this set is perfect for small group instruction, literacy centres or targeted interventions. An accompanying activity guide provides structured support and ideas to maximise the educational value of each session.

Educational Benefits

• Develops phoneme segmentation and blending skills through visual and tactile interaction.
• Encourages fine motor development and active participation in phonics lessons.
• Supports early spelling, decoding and word formation using hands-on strategies.
• Enhances multi-sensory learning through magnetic elements and dry-erase practice.

Classroom Ideas

• Use during guided reading to support decoding and word analysis.
• Incorporate in literacy rotations for segmenting CVC and CVCC words.
• Pair with magnetic letters to build and read simple words together.
• Create a phoneme challenge where students slide chips to identify each sound in a word.

Information

• Recommended Age: 5 years and up
• Board Size: Approx. 25cm x 18cm
• Set Includes: 8 double-sided magnetic dry-erase boards, built-in chip sliders, activity guide
• Use with: Magnetic chips, letters, and wands (not included)
• Ideal for: Small groups, early literacy lessons, phonemic awareness intervention