Lakeshore Learning Word Building Blocks

The Word Building Blocks set is a versatile and tactile resource that makes phonics and word-building engaging for young learners. The set includes 78 durable plastic blocks, colour coded with red vowels and blue consonants, allowing children to build words, phrases, or names by snapping the blocks onto the included four bases. Each block measures approximately 3 cm, making them ideal for little hands to grasp and manipulate. This resource not only supports phonemic awareness and word construction but also builds essential fine motor skills. Children can mix and match the blocks to form sight-words, simple sentences, or explore spelling in a playful, supportive way. With a fuss-free and visually intuitive design, this set offers children a satisfying and independent learning experience. Created by Lakeshore, a brand known for combining fun with educational rigour, these blocks are perfect for classroom, intervention, or home use.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports letter recognition and phonemic awareness.
• Develops spelling and early word construction skills.
• Enhances fine motor strength and hand-eye coordination.
• Builds confidence in independent learning and problem solving.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a daily œword of the day and have students build it with the blocks.
• Use in small groups to practise CVC or sight-word building.
• Incorporate into spelling activities by challenging students to create rhyming words.
• Support early writers by constructing names and high-frequency words.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 4+ years.
• Measurements: Each block is approximately 3 cm in size.
• Safety Information: Ensure blocks are used appropriately; supervise young children to prevent misuse.