Hop, skip, or leap into reading with the Elkonin Box Floor Mat Activity Set! Students will love practicing early literacy skills and building phonemic awareness by moving their feet as they learn to connect the sounds in words to letters (orthographic mapping). The mat features an Elkonin Box and accommodates words with up to 6 sounds. Elkonin boxes—also known as sound boxes—allow students to segment words into individual sounds, or phonemes. Colorful circles and hearts allow students to identify, find, and manipulate sounds, segment words into phonemes, and take a hands-on approach to translating written words into speech. Provide a multisensory, kinesthetic approach to literacy that prepares students to become confident readers and spellers. Getting started guide includes 4 activities and a word list. Includes 1 6-Sound Elkonin Box Floor Mat, 12 Write-on/wipe-off Circles, 2 Write-on/wipe-off Hearts, and 1 Activity Guide. For over 55 years, hand2mind has encouraged hands-on learning and discovery, driving deeper understanding and helping children unlock their full potential. hand2mind specializes in literacy activities and products designed to help students learn by doing. With products designed to help students with reading comprehension, sentence building, phonics for toddlers and more. We're also a leader in dyslexic tools for kids who have a tougher time getting started with reading. From early reading to advanced reading, hand2mind has you covered with products designed to enhance learning in the classroom and the world around us. Through hands-on exploration and discovery, we strive to find new ways to encourage students in math practice, literacy activities, STEM education and more!