{"product_id":"shylizard-montessori-reading-blocks-wooden-elephant-tray-vowel-blocks-flash-cards-for-3-5-years","title":"ShyLizard Montessori Reading Blocks – Wooden Elephant Tray, Vowel Blocks \u0026 Flash Cards for 3-5 Years","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShyLizard presents a Montessori-inspired reading blocks set that blends tactile play with early literacy concepts. The centerpiece is a charming elephant-shaped wooden tray, paired with 10 handheld vowel rotating blocks and a deck of 40 CVCC and CCVC word flash cards. Each card features an inviting image on one side and the corresponding word on the other, encouraging curious minds to spin, align, and match as they explore sound and sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for young learners, this compact, screen-free kit invites everyday moments of discovery—from quiet corner reading to small group activities in a classroom. It is a flexible tool for exploration rather than a guaranteed result, offering possibilities for growth through playful practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eElephant-shaped wooden tray plus 10 vowel rotating blocks (each block approx. 1.2 x 1.2 inches) to form simple four-letter words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e40 dual-sided flash cards with vivid pictures on one side and word prompts on the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDurable pine wood construction with smooth edges for safe, comfortable handling by small hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it supports learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpelling and word-building practice through hands-on rotation and placement of blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVisual word recognition and object naming by linking cards to physical pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMemory, verbal thinking, and imaginative play as children describe what they see and spell accordingly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScreen-free engagement that can be used for independent play or group learning sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety, quality, and materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade from high-quality pine wood with smooth finishes to minimize sharp edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact, child-friendly block sizes designed for little hands to grasp and manipulate confidently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal gift and classroom use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePerfect for toddlers and preschoolers aged 3 to 5, suitable for home use, schools, and homeschool settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreat as a thoughtful gift for holidays and celebrations, encouraging curiosity and active learning without screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What ages is this set best suited for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Designed for ages 3 to 5, it supports early literacy exploration through vowel blocks and flash cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What learning skills can kids develop with this toy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Kids practice spelling, memory, verbal skills, and visual word associations through hands-on play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"ShyLizard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55120238608552,"sku":"B0F8BD6X3N","price":68.14,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2990\/9672\/files\/shylizard-elephant-tray-reading-blocks_jpg.jpg?v=1767771207","url":"https:\/\/toygame.ca\/products\/shylizard-montessori-reading-blocks-wooden-elephant-tray-vowel-blocks-flash-cards-for-3-5-years","provider":"Toygame Canada | Playtime Starts Here ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}