Hand2Mind Elkonin Boxes Phonemic Floor Game 3+ years phoneme learning mat and orthographic mapping

The Hand2Mind Floor Phonemic Elkonin Boxes game turns sound learning into a movement activity, where children jump, step, and explore on a life-sized mat. It is ideal for active learning, both in the classroom and at home, and supports orthographic mapping, blending, and phoneme recognition through an interactive and fun game.

The life-sized phoneme frame allows children to practice blending sounds and orthographic mapping through active play. The mat includes 2 phoneme frames that can accommodate words of up to 6 sounds, so multiple children can work together or work through longer words step by step.

The set contains 12 double-sided write-on/wipe-off circles for little ones to note letters or word parts, as well as 2 write-on/wipe-off hearts that support the modern "heart-word" method: the irregular part of English words is marked with a heart to remind children that that part must be learned "by heart." Thus, the game combines phonemic exercise with the memorization of irregular word parts.

In addition to phoneme recognition, the set encourages motor coordination, as the child physically moves across the mat while building words. It includes an Activity Guide with 4 activities and a word list, offering educators and parents concrete ideas to get started immediately. Recommended for ages 3+, the game can be used repeatedly, and the circles and hearts can be wiped clean after each use to resume exercises.

Features:

• With the help of the life-sized phoneme frame, children can practice orthographic mapping, blending, and more through active play
• The mat includes 2 phoneme frames that can accommodate words of up to 6 sounds
• The set contains double-sided write-on/wipe-off circles so children can write letters or word parts, as well as hearts that support the modern "heart-word" method (the irregular part of English words is marked with a heart, to remind children that that part must be learned "by heart").
• This set encourages active learning, motor coordination, and phoneme recognition in an interactive and fun way

Set includes:

• 1 Elkonin mat

• 12 write-on/wipe-off circles

• 2 write-on/wipe-off hearts

• 1 Activity Guide with 4 activities and word list

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is the game recommended for? The Elkonin Boxes floor phonemic game is recommended for children aged 3+.

What does the set include? The set includes 1 Elkonin mat, 12 write-on/wipe-off circles, 2 write-on/wipe-off hearts, and 1 Activity Guide with 4 activities and a word list.

How long is the mat? The mat measures approximately 2 m long x 70 cm wide, and the packaging measures 38.1 x 30.5 x 7.6 cm.

How many sounds can a word on the mat accommodate? The mat includes 2 phoneme frames that can accommodate words of up to 6 sounds.