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I love that this item is wood and will hold up with time. The letters are brightly colored and the pictures are simple and engaging. This has helped my daughter recognize letters and learn to spell. (Jun 20, 2022)
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- Secretly Expecting
Mt Plymouth , Florida
This is a great early spelling teaching tool. The spelling of the word is right there, but for visual learners like my son, reinforcing it with the letters being put in place was really effective. Aug 22, 2022
- Secretly Expecting
New Braunfels, Texas
I found that this activity was too hard for our kids. They could tell us the letters. Reading the words after using the letters was harder for them. May 02, 2022
- Leah H.
Guilderland, New York
These puzzles are great as we work on letter recognition. The wooden pieces stand up great and there is a good variety of words so that we can practice all the letters. Jan 25, 2022
- JA W.
Tacoma, Washington
Fun but a little difficult for younger children. I have to separate out a smaller set of letters for them to choose from as the large set is overwhelming Dec 31, 2021
- Nicole W.
Webberville, Michigan
Makes learning how to spell fun! Dec 21, 2021
Great quality and highly educational Jun 22, 2021
- Megan S.
Cobbs Creek, Virginia
We bought this for our 5 year old to make reading practice more interesting and engaging! Jun 11, 2021
- Brianna J.
Prior Lake , Minnesota
My kids love the fine motor skill work this comes with. Before they can read they learn how to fit the letters into the spaces. It also teaches letter recognition! As a pre-K teacher I love this! May 22, 2021
- Kaitlin R.
Angier , North Carolina
I have had this toy since my 10 year old was a toddler and now my youngest who is a toddler loves it. I love how easy it is to clean as well. Held up very well in storage Apr 12, 2021
- Kalynn T.
Noblesville , Indiana
My 4 year old and 6 year old enjoy playing with this. Keeps learning fun! Feb 25, 2021
- Ashley A.
Davenport, Iowa
This was a great learning tool for my son while he was in preschool. He loved spelling words and making the letters fit into the puzzle. I love that it has essential sight words for preschool age. Oct 18, 2020
- Hilary H.
United States of America
My four year old plays with these all the time. Helps him practice his letters and sounding out words. Oct 11, 2020
- Danielle N.
Long Grove, Illinois
My son loves this puzzle. Helps with letter recognition and spelling. Good quality. Would like a cover for it. Mar 28, 2020
- Katie L.
Lockport , New York
My daughter loves these puzzles. They can keep her busy for hours Feb 04, 2020
- Sofia B.
Union City, New Jersey
Awesome to introduce spelling. We used it a lot in speech therapy when learning letters and pointing out the object and starting to recognize associated letters Dec 24, 2019
- Jillian P.
United States of America
The pictures are next to to words making this a great toy for learning letters and pre-reading! I highly recommended this puzzle! Nov 05, 2019
- Elizabeth P.
North Chesterfield , Virginia
I do like it but I wish it came with a way to keep the letters contained without falling out. My son is great at matching the letters in the spots! May 02, 2019
- Cira L.
Crest Hill, Illinois
Great color to attract kids to practice spelling. It’s well made as always with this brand. Mar 26, 2019
- Aida B.
Brooklyn , New York
It helped my kids with spelling, before they started kindergarten Mar 23, 2019
- Andrea A.
Spokane, Washington
These are great! My three-year old loves them and she's actually learning how to spell, which is so cool. Definitely recommend! Jan 03, 2019
- Amanda S.
Maugansville, Maryland
My 1st grader loves using this to spell new words. Sep 25, 2018
- Mary K.
WINTER PARK, Florida
great for early readers Aug 24, 2018
- Taryn W.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our son is an early reader and LOVES this puzzle. He actually calls it a game. Aug 16, 2018
- Secretly Expecting
Sierra Vista, Arizona
We purchased this a week ago and my two year old is already spelling words. Just today he learned how to spell fish, car and bus. These are a fun perfect way to learn the alphabet and colors. May 18, 2018
- Shawna L.
Gilroy, California
Great toy to promote early literacy. I love that it is made out of wood because it is very sturdy, but I dislike that it does not have a lid. We use this daily at our house because we homeschool. Apr 19, 2018
- Sarah W.
Houston, Texas
I love that this is a mix of a puzzle while also a great way to practice letters. Mar 22, 2018
- Mercedes F.
Patterson , California
I love this game. My son was just playing yesterday and was pointing at the pictures and say there name and then point to the word and say the name. Then he would look for the letters that matched. Feb 03, 2018
- Sue F.
Chicago, Illinois
All of the melissa and doug puzzles are great! Jan 05, 2018
- Hadassah K.
Cadillac, Michigan
These little spelling puzzles are very cool. We've even made games out of them that we play as a family with racing to find the letters you need for your puzzle, finishing your puzzle, etc. Dec 31, 2017
- Sara F.
Pensacola, Florida
Helps my pre-schooler learn and recognize words. Also helps with fine motor skills. Oct 18, 2017
- Stefanie S.
United States of America
my kids love this classic toy Oct 18, 2017
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- Mel S.
La Grande, Oregon
I love that this item is wood and will hold up with time. The letters are brightly colored and the pictures are simple and engaging. This has helped my daughter recognize letters and learn to spell. Jun 20, 2022
- Morgan E.
Suwanee , Georgia
This is a fun learning toy. My kids enjoy finding the letters and spelling words on their own. We work on letter sounds while completing the puzzles together. Dec 24, 2021
- Amber J.
Sneedville, Tennessee
We use these to help with sound blending. Wonderful product! Jan 09, 2021
- LINDSEY K.
Conroe, Texas
My 2 yr old plays with this like a regular puzzle right now, but I love that this activity will be able to grow with her as she learns letters and eventually words. Very cute and well made. Oct 05, 2020
- Justine L.
Penacook, New Hampshire
My 2 year old loves this puzzle and playing with the letters completely separate. Teaches spelling & lower case letters. Images are realistic enough for a Montessori home. I wish it came with a cover. Feb 04, 2020
- Ann G.
Orlando, Florida
Fun puzzle toy that helps them learn through play! My twins love it! Jan 28, 2020
- Elly S.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
A good tool for letter recognition and beginning spelling. Letters can be used in other ways, but are easy to lose. Mar 25, 2019
- Donna B.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
doesn't get much use. lots and lots of letters to pick up when they decide to dump it. Apr 20, 2018
- Jaclyn M.
Denver, Colorado
Great for letter recognition and learning to spell shorter words Mar 19, 2018
- Jessica P.
Altoona, Pennsylvania
Our three year old loves this. He is learning the alphabet and this is really nice for him. I would recommend to any parent. Feb 07, 2018
- Shay O.
Longmont, Colorado
great as a puzzle and for learning letters and beginning reading skills. super fun! Jan 27, 2018
- Megan W.
Bloomington, Indiana
We bought this for our daughter for Christmas last year. She has just now shown interest in it. She loves seeing the different object and trying to spell them out. Great for young ones in Pre-K. Jul 18, 2017
- Crystal B.
Denver, Colorado
I bought this for my 3 year old's birthday. She loves it. The words are 3-5 letters in length and easy to match. Everything is made of wood = durability! Jul 06, 2017
- Lonnie J.
Simi Valley, California
I love these, it's been helping my 6 year old however, I am not a fan as to how it is stored. There's no top so I've had to put the letters in a baggy alongside the wooden base when not in use May 11, 2017
- Jessica C.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Good for little ones and helps teach letters. Jan 31, 2016
- Allie B.
United States of America
I used to be an elementary teacher so I delight in products like this that are well designed and suited for early literacy! Jul 21, 2015
Our daughter loves these toys. We have puzzles, blocks, and fridge magnets, as well as puzzles with magnets which our 2 year old now loves (using a "net" for catching bug puzzle pieces). Feb 13, 2013
- Amelia B.
Charlotte, North Carolina
we love melissa and doug products and have quite a few, including the magnet #s, abacus, various food sets, and lots of puzzles Feb 07, 2013
More Parents' Reviews-
- Secretly Expecting
Mt Plymouth , Florida
This is a great early spelling teaching tool. The spelling of the word is right there, but for visual learners like my son, reinforcing it with the letters being put in place was really effective. Aug 22, 2022
- Secretly Expecting
New Braunfels, Texas
I found that this activity was too hard for our kids. They could tell us the letters. Reading the words after using the letters was harder for them. May 02, 2022
- Leah H.
Guilderland, New York
These puzzles are great as we work on letter recognition. The wooden pieces stand up great and there is a good variety of words so that we can practice all the letters. Jan 25, 2022
- JA W.
Tacoma, Washington
Fun but a little difficult for younger children. I have to separate out a smaller set of letters for them to choose from as the large set is overwhelming Dec 31, 2021
- Nicole W.
Webberville, Michigan
Makes learning how to spell fun! Dec 21, 2021
Great quality and highly educational Jun 22, 2021
- Megan S.
Cobbs Creek, Virginia
We bought this for our 5 year old to make reading practice more interesting and engaging! Jun 11, 2021
- Brianna J.
Prior Lake , Minnesota
My kids love the fine motor skill work this comes with. Before they can read they learn how to fit the letters into the spaces. It also teaches letter recognition! As a pre-K teacher I love this! May 22, 2021
- Kaitlin R.
Angier , North Carolina
I have had this toy since my 10 year old was a toddler and now my youngest who is a toddler loves it. I love how easy it is to clean as well. Held up very well in storage Apr 12, 2021
- Kalynn T.
Noblesville , Indiana
My 4 year old and 6 year old enjoy playing with this. Keeps learning fun! Feb 25, 2021
- Ashley A.
Davenport, Iowa
This was a great learning tool for my son while he was in preschool. He loved spelling words and making the letters fit into the puzzle. I love that it has essential sight words for preschool age. Oct 18, 2020
- Hilary H.
United States of America
My four year old plays with these all the time. Helps him practice his letters and sounding out words. Oct 11, 2020
- Danielle N.
Long Grove, Illinois
My son loves this puzzle. Helps with letter recognition and spelling. Good quality. Would like a cover for it. Mar 28, 2020
- Katie L.
Lockport , New York
My daughter loves these puzzles. They can keep her busy for hours Feb 04, 2020
- Sofia B.
Union City, New Jersey
Awesome to introduce spelling. We used it a lot in speech therapy when learning letters and pointing out the object and starting to recognize associated letters Dec 24, 2019
- Jillian P.
United States of America
The pictures are next to to words making this a great toy for learning letters and pre-reading! I highly recommended this puzzle! Nov 05, 2019
- Elizabeth P.
North Chesterfield , Virginia
I do like it but I wish it came with a way to keep the letters contained without falling out. My son is great at matching the letters in the spots! May 02, 2019
- Cira L.
Crest Hill, Illinois
Great color to attract kids to practice spelling. It’s well made as always with this brand. Mar 26, 2019
- Aida B.
Brooklyn , New York
It helped my kids with spelling, before they started kindergarten Mar 23, 2019
- Andrea A.
Spokane, Washington
These are great! My three-year old loves them and she's actually learning how to spell, which is so cool. Definitely recommend! Jan 03, 2019
- Amanda S.
Maugansville, Maryland
My 1st grader loves using this to spell new words. Sep 25, 2018
- Mary K.
WINTER PARK, Florida
great for early readers Aug 24, 2018
- Taryn W.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our son is an early reader and LOVES this puzzle. He actually calls it a game. Aug 16, 2018
- Secretly Expecting
Sierra Vista, Arizona
We purchased this a week ago and my two year old is already spelling words. Just today he learned how to spell fish, car and bus. These are a fun perfect way to learn the alphabet and colors. May 18, 2018
- Shawna L.
Gilroy, California
Great toy to promote early literacy. I love that it is made out of wood because it is very sturdy, but I dislike that it does not have a lid. We use this daily at our house because we homeschool. Apr 19, 2018
- Sarah W.
Houston, Texas
I love that this is a mix of a puzzle while also a great way to practice letters. Mar 22, 2018
- Mercedes F.
Patterson , California
I love this game. My son was just playing yesterday and was pointing at the pictures and say there name and then point to the word and say the name. Then he would look for the letters that matched. Feb 03, 2018
- Sue F.
Chicago, Illinois
All of the melissa and doug puzzles are great! Jan 05, 2018
- Hadassah K.
Cadillac, Michigan
These little spelling puzzles are very cool. We've even made games out of them that we play as a family with racing to find the letters you need for your puzzle, finishing your puzzle, etc. Dec 31, 2017
- Sara F.
Pensacola, Florida
Helps my pre-schooler learn and recognize words. Also helps with fine motor skills. Oct 18, 2017
- Stefanie S.
United States of America
my kids love this classic toy Oct 18, 2017
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