Scholastic Early Learners: 50 First Words Flashcards
A cheap, simple first words card set for shared practice with children ages 3 to 5.
The short version
- Parents of 3 to 5 year olds who want a cheap set for shared word practice
- Caregivers who like large cards that are easy for small hands to hold
- You want a toy the child can play with alone without an adult
- Your child is past first words and already reading simple sentences
What owners like
- Ratings on Goodreads are mostly five stars
- Bright pictures and simple word labels suit early vocabulary practice
Common complaints
- No recurring complaint themes could be found in sources that were readable
Based on The Scholastic Canada publisher page, a bookseller listing, a toy shop listing and Goodreads ratings. Goodreads has ratings but no written reviews, and retailer review pages could not be read, so owner themes are thin..
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What it does
A set of 26 large, shaped flashcards from Scholastic with a picture on one side and the word on the other, covering first words for children ages 3 to 5.
- Cards are cut in different shapes so each topic is easy to tell apart
- Sized for small hands, per the publisher
- Meant to be shared with an adult who helps the child sound out simple words
- Part of a wider series that includes ABC, 123 and sight word sets
A low cost, simple set for parents who want to sit with a preschooler and name pictures and words together. It is a shared reading tool rather than a self guided game, and the publisher pages give no detail on card thickness or how well the cards stand up to chewing and rough handling.
How it compares
Specs
- Cards
- 26 giant shaped flashcards
- Layout
- Picture on one side, written word on the other
- Topics
- Colors, shapes, animals and vehicles, among other first concepts
- Ages
- 3 to 5 years (Pre K to kindergarten)
- Size
- About 4.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 in
- Publisher
- Scholastic, Cartwheel Books imprint, 2017
- ISBN
- 9781338161397
Questions
How many cards are in Scholastic 50 First Words Flashcards?
The publisher lists 26 giant shaped flashcards with a picture on one side and the word on the other.
What age are the 50 First Words flashcards for?
The publisher lists ages 3 to 5, roughly Pre K to kindergarten.
What topics do the cards cover?
First concept topics including colors, shapes, animals and vehicles.
Who publishes them?
Scholastic, under its Cartwheel Books imprint, first released in 2017.
Sources
- Scholastic Canada: 50 First Words Flashcards, Scholastic Early Learners
- Maziply: Flashcards 50 First Words (Scholastic Early Learners)
- Name Dropper Kids: Scholastic Early Learners Flash Cards
- Goodreads: 50 First Words Flashcards
- Scholastic Canada: Scholastic Early Learners series
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