The best approach
Research shows that hands-on learning — where kids physically interact with letters— offers more significant benefits than screen-based learning. Educational toys stimulate multiple senses, helping children better absorb and retain information. As they hold, trace, and manipulate letters, they not only develop letter recognition but also strengthen their fine motor skills. Plus, learning through play sparks creativity and social interaction, fostering a deeper connection to learning.
If you're ready to make alphabet learning fun, here are the best alphabet toys to promote hands-on, sensory-rich learning!
1. Alphabet Flashcards from Lauren Sissons
Our beautifully designed alphabet flashcards by Lauren Sissons are perfect for on-the-go learning. Each card features a vibrant, engaging illustration to help children associate letters with familiar objects, making learning fun and relatable. These flashcards also encourage group play, promoting social interaction and communication skills as kids share, learn, and quiz each other. Flashcards are a versatile tool that’s great for both independent and guided learning.
Why you’ll love them:
- Compact to carry for learning anywhere
- Bright, cute, engaging designs
- Associates letters with familiar objects to aid letter recognition and retention
2. Wooden Alphabet Letters (Made in School State Fonts)
Lovingly made in our Bandicute studio, our wooden alphabet discs feature letters in the official Australian school state fonts, ensuring that your child is learning the letters exactly as they will encounter them in the classroom. These tactile, eco-friendly wooden discs encourage children to physically manipulate and sort letters, improving motor skills while learning the alphabet. The discs are smooth to the touch, durable, and made from sustainable pine timber—ideal for little hands to explore. Perfect for use in loads of different games and sensory play activities!
Why you’ll love them:
- Helps your children familiarise themselves with school fonts
- Durable and eco-friendly for long-lasting use
- Encourages tactile learning and fine motor skill development
3. Alphabet Tracing Boards (Made in School State Fonts)
Our acrylic alphabet tracing boards offer a hands-on way for children to practice writing and learning letters. Made from clear acrylic, these boards allow your child to trace each letter using a chalk marker. They are completely re-usable! Simply wipe them clean with a damp cloth and your child will be entertained for hours.
Tracing letters not only enhances muscle memory for writing but also reinforces letter recognition in a way that screen-based apps can’t replicate. These boards come in school state fonts, so your child learns letters as they’ll appear in formal education settings.
Why you’ll love them:
- Encourages early writing practice
- Enhances muscle memory and motor skills
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Completely re-usable - wipe clean with a damp cloth
4. Felt Alphabet Rainbow Letters
Our felt alphabet rainbow letters from Tara Treasures bring a soft, colourful, and tactile dimension to alphabet learning. These vibrant, plush letters can be used for sorting, spelling, and imaginative play. The different textures of the felt provide a sensory-rich experience that engages both the mind and the hands, helping children connect letters to real-world experiences. These felt letters are not only great for early literacy but also fun for interactive games and group play.
Lower Case Felt Alphabet Letters
Why you’ll love them:
- Soft, safe, and tactile for young learners
- Available in bright, appealing colours
- Encourages creative, hands-on play and learning
Upper Case Felt Alphabet Letters
5. Phonics Kit 1 (The Basic Code)
Designed in consultation with a practicing speech therapist, Bandicute's phonics kit is a must-have product for early phonics learners. This fantastic learning resource uses a multi-sensory approach to help your child understand the basics of sounds and letter formation. It includes a tile board and letter tiles, which allow kids to explore early phonics in a tactile, hands-on way. The kit features clear acrylic letter tiles and a chalk marker for tracing, reinforcing letter-sound connections.
Phonics Kit 1 - the Basic Code
Why you’ll love it:
- Multi-sensory learning experience
- Introduces essential phonics concepts
- Patented designed created in consultation with a speech pathologist
The Bandicute Difference
At Bandicute, we believe that learning should be hands-on, engaging, and above all, fun! All of our alphabet toys are designed with sustainability, safety, and child development in mind. Whether you’re looking for the perfect tool to teach letter recognition, phonics, or early writing skills, our eco-friendly, tactile products offer an enriching alternative to screen-based learning.
Explore our full range of alphabet educational toys and give your child the gift of sensory-rich, interactive learning today!