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Dyslexic learning just got better: 10 fun knickknacks

With around 5% to 17% of Americans suffering from this learning disorder, this is no more a small sized problem. Hence, different toy manufacturers have come out with toys and games that not only help help dyslexic children but also makes learning fun and interesting. 10 such knickknack toys are listed below.

1. Bananagrams toy

Manufacturer: Bananagrams/ China Bananagrams manufacturer

This is an interesting word game that comes in an extremely attractive and portable package. The game consists of 144 tiles of alphabets that are neatly packed in a zipped, banana shaped bag. The game can be played alone or in a group of maximum 8 players. This game is so attractive that it may turn into an addiction with your child wanting to spend hours making words with the tiles. And with visible improvement in the reading and spelling abilities in your child, there’s no reason for you to complain too.

Cost: $23.22

2. Digit Pop Up toy

Manufacturer: Chinese toymakers

Let your child have fun with numbers while learning counting, addition, subtraction etc. 10 multi-ethnic characters used as pop ups, reveal or hide numbers which is very appealing to the kids. The set can be helpful in learning and recognizing odd and even numbers, find out missing numbers, count numbers backwards etc. in a more playful manner. Each set includes 25 pop ups, 15 reference cards, a 32 page worksheet booklet and 15 number lines/ towers.

Cost: $35.62

3. Children’s Talking Dictionary with Spell Corrector

Manufacturer: Franklin KID

This children’s talking dictionary with spell corrector is a great way to improve the vocabulary of your kid and improve his pronunciation and spellings. Since the dictionary reads out words and definitions, the child learns faster and also knows the right way to read and pronounce. The dictionary consists of 44,000 words and each time a word is misspelled, the talking dictionary automatically corrects it. The definition of the words are also easy to understand. Apart from these, the dictionary includes a list of other interesting features like rhyme finder, 5 games, etc. and it also works with headphones for least disturbance to others.

Cost: $37.88

4. Alphabet Train Bulletin Board

Manufacturer: Carson-Dellosa Curriculum

This train bulletin is a fun and easy way to learn alphabets, remember their shape and pronunciation. Each alphabet has its own carrier in the train with two illustrations to illustrate each alphabet. The illustrations have also been presented in a way that is appealing to the kids. It is ideal for learning the basics and building the base of a child’s vocabulary.

Cost: $16.26

5. A4 Cerium Colored Overlay – Lilac

Manufacturer: Cerium Visual Technologies

It has been found that kids with learning disorder often find it hard to read black words in a white background. Such children can benefit a lot with the use of this Cerium Colored Overlays. These are colored, transparent plastic sheets that you can place on the text while reading. These sheets help to reduce the glare and let’s a child read more fluently and for longer duration. With the use of the right colored sheet for your child (the color preference and effectiveness varies from person to person), you can help those “jumping words” on the text lines be readable by your kid.

Cost: $8.18

6. 6 Maths Board Games – Basic

Manufacturer: Board Games

It is a set of 6 different types of board games that teaches your child the place value, counting numbers, addition, subtraction and time – yesterday, today and tomorrow. The child also learns to recognize and differentiate between different colors and shapes. This set of game eases a lot of learning difficulty of your child while all the time your child is busy playing games with you and enjoying himself.

Cost: $37.16

7. Nessy Games Player

Manufacturer: Nessy

If you have tried almost everything to improve your kid’s spellings but failed miserably, try Nessy Games Player. The CD comes packed with games that your kid will love to play while learning to spell words at the same time. The CD comes with games that are motivational for kids who learn to read and spell along with their virtual pet, Nessy.

Cost: $30.97

8. Word Forming Cube (5-8 yrs)

Manufacturer: ZooBooKoo

If your child loves to fiddle with things while playing then this word forming cube from ZooBooKoo might hook your child to it. This cube has more than 200 words with demonstrations of the words in it, all styled in an interesting fashion. The cube is easy to carry, easy to play and easy to learn.

Cost: $10.83

9. Really Big Words for Kids

Manufacturer: Peoples Republic of China

How would it be if your kid learns to recognize letters and words, alphabetical order, sentence construction, and so on from just one game? With this 104 large sized, magnetized words that and more can be made possible. Even if your child has crossed the first stage of learning, i.e. recognizing letters or reading words, with this game your kid can go beyond and explore his creativity with words.

Cost: $18.95

10. Brain Quest Write & Erase Set – Alphabet

Manufacturer: Peoples Republic of China

This set helps kids to write alphabets in the right way and at the same time builds their vocabulary and helps them to identify letters. The set comes with 40 large sized write-on and wipe-off cards along with a dry-erase pen. This makes learning more interesting for kids who find it fun to write and erase their own writing till they have done it to their own satisfaction or perfection.

Cost: $8.95

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