Pre-reading Skills 
Family Card Game 
A Happy Holiday 
Family Card Game 
A Happy Holiday 
So much more than a card game! Based on the Science of Reading research, Sound Slam develops phonological awareness setting the foundation for learning to read. Before phonics comes Sound Slam!
Need to Know
- Ages 4-8
- 1-4 players
- Quick setup time, 5-45 min games
- Over 4 ways to play. All games can be adapted to meet players where they're at
- Sound Slam includes 69 beautifully hand drawn playing cards. Each card purposefully includes no letters so as not to distract players from practising the critical skill of phonological awareness (ability to recognise words are made up of sounds).
Cute, interactive, fun! The perfect way to learn letter names and sounds. The Alphabest Magnets are embedded with picture cues, proven to make learning both efficient and engaging. Stick them to your appliances and in your child's memory forever!
Need to Know
- Includes 56 magnets: lower case magnets with embedded picture mnemonics, corresponding upper case letters and 3 digraphs to gently introduce multiple letters making one sound.
- Most common sounds addressed to suit early learners (ages 3+)
- Turn your fridge into a work of poetry and art!
Alphabet, meet art. Lower case letters via 26 picture mnemonics have been oh so carefully selected to support alphabet learning and early literacy development. Too cute, too fun.
Literacy
- All 26 lower case letters of the alphabet presented via embedded picture mnemonics. Research shows picture mnemonics aid early learners in memory and recall. And yes research also shows early learners can and should learn alphabet sounds alongside letter names.
- b is for bubble? yes yes yes! i is for ice cream? no no no! Importantly, each picture represents the most common sound for that letter, the first sounds required to start reading and spelling at school.
- And yep we also made sure they were fun because wanting to learn is important too!
Art
Drawn for Sound Slam by Australian artist Stuff by Stink. Printed on 100% cotton, 320 gsm, textured German art paper (fancy, fancy!). A2 size measures 59.4cm height x 42.0cm width. Sent flat. Print purchase does not include frame but pictured for your convenience in white ($19 Kmart), gold + glass ($45 Cooper & Co) and walnut + glass ($149 Country Road).
Which Print?
Carefully designed to go together, research shows that lower and upper case letters can and should be taught in tandem. This item is for purchase of the lower case picture mnemonic print only.
They should learn the capital letters too? Yep! They can and should learn little letters and capital letters at the same time. And yep, yep, yep, art always looks better in two frames too.
Literacy
All 26 letters of the alphabet skillfully drawn to correspond to the lower-case mnemonic Alphabest print, ensuring no excessive cognitive load and the perfect patterns for your home.
Art
Drawn for Sound Slam by Australian artist Stuff by Stink. Printed on 100% cotton, 320 gsm, textured German art paper (fancy, fancy!). A2 size measures 59.4cm height x 42.0cm width.
Sent flat. Print purchase does not include frame but pictured for your convenience in white ($19 Kmart), gold + glass ($45 Cooper & Co) and walnut + glass ($149 Country Road).
Which Print?
Carefully designed to go together, research shows that lower and upper case letters can and should be taught in tandem. This item is for purchase of the upper case letter print only.
Literacy development begins when we are itty bitty! Sing along to beloved nursery rhymes, helping your little one hear rhyme, repetition and rhythm in the process. The perfect first steps in their journey of learning to read.
Need to know
- Thick, durable, large (20.5cm) board book
- Illustrated by Aussie artist 'Stuff by Stink'
- Includes 8 nursery rhymes selected for their high levels of interaction and energy
- Much loved rhymes ideal for 0 - 5 years include old favourites like Incy Wincy with the odd modern take (if you see a dinosaur, don't forget to ROARRR).
Reading begins with giggles and grins!
Boogie Woogie your way to literacy success!
In this book, the readers are co-authors. You decide what this dancing dinosaur does, but you will need a few nonsense words and a whole lot of rhyme along the way. Choose a different adventure each time you read!
Need to know:
- Thick, durable, large (20.5cm) board book
- Illustrated by Aussie artist 'Stuff by Stink'
- Interactive story and images. Seriously, kids LOVE the mirror on the last page!
Boogie Woogie Wun, Learning is so much fun!
Bring the Science of Reading to the heart of your home and the front of your mind. Because when else will you find 'learning time'?
- Design One: The Big Six (Konza, 2014) of reading are all connected and all important. A preachy tea towel telling anyone who will listen what it takes to make a reader.
- Design Two: A jumbled alphabet because gosh their singing is cute but it doesn’t mean they know letter names. Point some out while you butter their toast!
- Design Three: Consider this tea towel your permission to use the big words. A broad vocabulary is a one way ticket to becoming a reading champion!
Cotton linen blend all-rounders. Come at me mess!
For Slammers on the go! (and those who just love a durable, adorable carry bag!)
Need to Know
- 100% cotton canvas
- Fits one Sound Slam box and game cards
Reduce mental load and mess! The perfect companion to your Alphabest Magnets.
Need to Know
- 100% cotton canvas
- Fits all 56 magnets
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Literacy ResearchLearning to speak is natural. Learning to read is not. Bring the 'Big Six' of reading skills into your everyday. All products are based on The Science of Reading with a focus on pre phonics skills.
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Purposeful PlayBig day? Enough on your mind?
Your time together is precious.
No setup time, no flashcards and none of your precious brain space required. -
Connection Based Fun'I didn't realise it was actually fun to play'.Yep. Fun as. Competitive too if you're that way inclined? Emotional regulation and attention focus built in.
No screens or devices involved.
