Alphabet Learning Toys for Toddlers: Screen-Free ABC Play
Meet The Maker
Sarah Omura's journey into the world of montessori inspired travel toys began with a familiar frustration: the constant battle of keeping her son's toys contained while on the move. Tired of finding stray cars buried in the depths of her diaper bag, Sarah knew there had to be a better solution. Drawing upon her background in textile design, she set out to create toys that were not only practical but also aesthetically pleasing and engaging for young minds.
How to Choose an Alphabet Learning Toy
Toddlers learn letters best with their hands: matching, tracing and spelling their own name. Our alphabet toys are quiet and roll up small, so letter practice can happen on a plane or at a restaurant table as easily as at home.
Uppercase or Lowercase?
- ABC Play Mat (uppercase): a cotton mat with 2 sets of 26 wooden letters and picture disks (A for Apple, Z for Zebra), stored in a zippered pouch. 13.5 x 19 inches flat; rolls to 13.5 x 5 x 2 inches.
- Alphabet Learning Toy (lowercase): an 11 x 15 inch cotton mat with a spelling area, with optional wooden letter and picture disks. Rolls to 11 x 5 x 2 inches.
Many families start with uppercase and add lowercase as their child begins to read.
Tracing and Writing
- Road Trace Activity Book: lowercase letters and numbers 1–10 drawn as roads. Kids drive a toy car from the star to the stop sign to learn each stroke. 8.5 x 11 inches.
- Road Letters and Numbers: the same idea as a printable download, with uppercase, lowercase and numbers.
Want ideas for playing with letters? Read How to Teach the Alphabet Through Play on the blog. Shopping for a younger child? See our Montessori Toys for 2-Year-Olds.
Alphabet Toys FAQ
What age are these for?
Ages 3 and up. The letters are small wooden pieces.
Are the letters wooden?
Yes. The letter and picture disks are wood, and they store in the mat's zippered pouch.
Are they good for travel?
Yes. Both mats roll up with the letters inside, small enough to throw in the diaper bag.
Which one should I start with?
If your child is just starting, the uppercase ABC Play Mat. If they already know their capitals, the lowercase Alphabet Learning Toy or the Road Trace Activity Book.
How do I clean the mats?
Spot clean only.
Printable Preschool Activities
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How to Teach The Alphabet Through Play
Check out my article for lots of fun ideas and resources for teaching the alphabet through play
