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Customer reviews of See & Spell by Melissa & Doug
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See & Spell has been reviewed 109 times with an average rating of 4.63
My rating of See & Spell
Posted 12 days ago by Kay A. Shaver
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This product was actually larger than I thought it would be. It comes in a handy box, and the pieces are very sturdy. It will last my daughter for a long time.
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Great for learning lower case letters and beginning spelling
Posted 16 days ago by Katherine Johnson
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I bought this for my daughter's 3rd birthday and it was a great choice. She frequently asks to play her "letter game" and it holds her interest enough to go through all the words in one sitting. I like that the letters are different colors, so for a younger child, like my daughter, I can tell her what color the letter is that she is looking for, to limit her choices. There is at least one wooden letter for each of the 26 letters of the alphabet, however, not all letters are used in the puzzles. So in order for your child to learn those letters you will have to make up your own words. That is my biggest negative of this product. I also wish that there was a cover for the box, to keep all of the contents inside without spilling when a child carries it, or to take it in the car.
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My rating of See & Spell
Posted yesterday by Bronwen Mackethun
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Love it! My daughter loves it! Fun toy encourages spelling. She doesn't even realize she is learning to spell. I like the wood box and letters. Very sturdy. A hard cover would have been nice to keep the pcs from getting lost.
Love it
Posted yesterday by Stacy
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I bought this for my son who is 21 months. I know it was meant for someone older, but I just knew it would fit my needs. He is starting to learn the alphabet. This toy allows him to "feel" the alphabet, "see" the alphabet and then associate the letters with an object. He isn't really spelling anything yet, but he recognizing that the object BUS looks like "bus". Hope this makes sense. Anyways, we play it when he needs a little one on one time or the letters would be everywhere. I keep them in a zip lock baggie. My only complaint is that i wish the wooden cards had more variety of words that used most of the letters of the alphabet. But too much could be overwhelming for a little one. I love it.
A rating of See & Spell
Posted 2 days ago by melanie mcknight
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the see and spell is a wonderful thing! the children have been fighting over whose turn it is. I run a mothers day out program and was very excited to find your web page. I have been pleased with all my purchases.
Review of See & Spell
Posted 8 days ago by Madeline Bolen
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Iam a pre-k teacher and iam always looking for new and exciting toys to help children learn. Ilove this product, the children love it and since it is made out of wood I know I will be using it in my classroom for a long time!
See & Spell
Posted 8 days ago by Jeannie Y
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Great product, my son is 3 and is loving putting the 'puzzles' together and naming the pictures!
Product review of See & Spell
Posted 12 days ago by Delane Jones
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Our 2 year old granddaughter is very interested in letters and the sounds they make. She is delighted with this toy. Our 5 year old granddaughter who is beginning K5 also enjoyed playing with it. The fact that it uses lower case letters was the main reason for I bought See & Spell. I do wish that more letters had actually been used it completing the puzzle boards. I am sure we will find other ways to use the letters.
Makes learning fun!
Posted 23 days ago by Carrie Alexander
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My 3.5 yo daughter loves the See & Spell. She lined up all the puzzle boards on the floor and went down the row spelling each of the items. She didn't get every one of them right, but she had fun learning and that's all that matters. Highly recommend!
See and Spell Review
Posted 7/27/2008 by Laurie H.
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Beautifully crafted. Made in the USA. Colorful and fun! Provides practice with lower case letters, eye-hand coordination, and early word recognition. I gave this to my grandson for his 4th. birthday, and he took to it readily. In addition, I think it would make an excellent center activity at his pre-school this year.
A rating of See & Spell
Posted 7/24/2008 by Meg Wilson
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We love this! Sturdy and well put together. Both of our children (23 mos. and 3-1/2) love to play with the See & Spell. Puzzle-adept preschoolers will marvel at how they can use their puzzle solving skills to spell words. Great teaching resource!
Product review of See & Spell
Posted 7/22/2008 by mc
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Great educational toy--my son doesn't even realize he's learning & thinks it's just a game! He's very interested in how to spell things right now & he's been working on his lower case letters, so this fit the bill for us. At first I wished there were more things to spell but we've been spelling things without them and he still loves it. The only improvement would be a box with a lid over the whole thing.
Great Educational Toy!
Posted 7/16/2008 by Marisa Gibler
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My son really likes the See & Spell- he is just over two years old, but is very gifted. I had seen reviews from parents of other two-year-olds who liked the set, so I bought it even though it is recommended for 4 and up. The only things that I find a little disappointing are the selection of letters- there were only one of several letters, and only 2 of some common letters like S and N. The "i" and "j" look a bit strange, with enlarged dots attached to the lines, too. If I worked at Melissa & Doug, I might have included a blank template to spell out other words, and featured a sliding lid, like the one on their stringing bead set.
See and Spell
Posted 7/16/2008 by Annalee Waddell
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This is a good and fun product for kids learning how to spell & read. The words are simple and perfect for those just starting out. The drawback is that the letters are already carved into the wood so the child only has to match up the pieces to the carved out letter. I recommend having the letters on blocks or squares so the child actually has to spell the word rather than put a puzzle together.
My rating of See & Spell
Posted 6/29/2008 by Lisa Y. Koruga
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GR-eat puzzle! My daughter feels such a sense of accomplishment and pride while 'putting' this puzzle together. She's learning her letters, as she says. Good design, bright colors, a fantastic buy.
My rating of See & Spell
Posted 6/10/2008 by John
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My son really enjoys both the puzzle aspect of this and the learning to spell these words. He also likes to spell new words with the letters. My other two of my kids are still young for this toy but the letters are great as a teaching tool for letter identification and phonics practice. We also identify the pictures.
Great toy
Posted 6/5/2008 by Panarat Unger
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Great toy for my son who is learning to spell simple words plus practicing his fine motor skill. I even purchased this see & spell set again as to give to my nephew. Like it a lot.
See & Spell by Melissa & Doug
Posted 5/30/2008 by Deatre Weaver
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I bought this item for my 6 year old daughter whom is developmentally disabled. This was perfect timing as she is just beginning to learn sight words in school. This was also great in working on her fine motor skills as she is required to manipulate the letter pieces in the correct position on the board. She has since played with this for hours at a time. The pieces are very durable, and you can wipe them clean with a wet wipe if needed. The box that stores the boards and letter pieces comes in handy, however I would have liked to see a lid of some sort that keeps them all in.
See &pell
Posted 5/13/2008 by Catherine U
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Great puzzle.. only problem is letters are lower case. Our grandaughter 2yrs 4 mos know all letters but only caps.
Will now embark on training lower case. So in that respect it is good.
Good Learning Puzzle
Posted 4/28/2008 by Caryn Campbell
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My daughter is only 2, but this puzzle has been a good find for her. She loves puzzles and we use this one to help her identify her letters. We also build other words with the letters.
Fun and Educational
Posted 3/16/2008
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My 4 yr old really enjoys the See and Spell. Great reinforcement of letter recognition and introduction to spelling/reading words. The bonus is that she just thinks it's fun, she has no idea she is learning while she is playing.
The only drawback is that the box does not come with a top to contain all the letters.
My rating of See & Spell
Posted 2/28/2008 by Linda Plunk
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I am very happy with the See and Spell. I have bought this for my grandson. It's so educational. The right size and colorful.
See & Spell
Posted 2/6/2008 by Macey Edmondson
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Great puzzle to introduce letters and spelling.
Good But Not Perfect
Posted 1/30/2008 by Christine Lyons
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I have a 2.5 year old who seems to like the puzzle aspect of this a lot, but it does confuse her for a couple of reasons: 1) Letters are lower case and block-style, so the b, p, q, and d are too similar for her. 2) There are more letters than there are places to put them. I was glad to see that every letter of the alphabet is included (makes it easier to play ABC games with them), but not every letter of the alphabet is used, and my daughter doesn't understand why we don't use the x, q, z, etc. Even other more common letters are not used, but c shows up in half of the words.
And a small gripe I have with many M&D products -- they give you a really nice wooden box to put all of the pieces in, but there's no lid or any way to keep them all together. But that's not enough to stop me from buying their otherwise high quality products!
See And Spell
Posted 1/14/2008 by Nancy Morath
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I run a preschool in my home. I have used this once since its arrival last week. So far the children have enjoyed using it. They are doing well spelling the words. It is a great help in teaching the alphabet.
Product review of See & Spell
Posted 12/31/2007 by Kris
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This is a great toy! It's fun and educational. My 4 year old daughter really likes it. The only problem is the packaging. You'd think since it came in a nice wooden box there would be some kind of cover on it to keep all the pieces inside. Well, it does not. You have to put the whole thing inside a very large ziploc to keep it all together. Great toy but not really thought all the way through.
Very Educational, My Daughter Was Spelling Out The Words!
Posted 12/27/2007 by Uri A.
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These 2 sided puzzles teach kids how to spell. The child fills in the puzzle, spelling out the word. The child knows what she just spelled because there is a picture of the word next to it. My child stayed engaged. Loved "playing" this learning game. I would buy it as a gift for others.
Great
Posted 12/27/2007 by Susan
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This product was exactly what I wanted. Both my girls (5 and 3) enjoy playing with it. I wish the box had a lid. I would recommend this to all my family and friends.
Product review of See & Spell
Posted 12/24/2007 by Erica Simon
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I bought this for my 3.5 year old. He loves it. He is learning his letters and this is great for practicing lower case. He loves being able to choose which word he wants to spell based on the pictures. We've always had success with Melissa and Doug wooden puzzles and this is no exception. It's a great choice.
Review for See & Spell
Posted 12/20/2007 by John Gallus
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Very well made. Durable. Colorful. My daughter is three and is just starting to learn her letters. She really loves this. There is a lot of replay value.
Appropriate And Catchy
Posted 12/19/2007 by Myra White
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My grandson has enjoyed his See & Spell immensely. He is learning to read words by sounding them out phonetically. This has been a great teaching tool and a fun game for him. The bright colors are appealing and the wooden chest is perfect for storing all the letters and puzzles.
Review for See & Spell
Posted 12/17/2007 by Nancy Dorman
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My daughter has simple placards of words such as "TV" or "chair" taped to items in her home in order to aid in the beginning of reading with her child. This See and Spell promotes the same idea and is why I chose it for my granddaughter.
See and Spell
Posted 11/28/2007 by Michele Dimmick
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My nephews love this puzzle, so I decided to buy one for my son. It successfully combines puzzles which all of our boys love with learning lowercase letters and words.
Product review of See & Spell
Posted 11/26/2007 by KeOnte M Criswell
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My friend and I had a good time playing with it and I'm sure my daughters will too when they get it for Christmas.
See & Spell - Great Idea
Posted 11/14/2007 by BO
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Excellent item. Bought for my 3 children for Christmas and can't wait for them to start using it. Saw it at a relatives house and had to order it!
Wonderful!!
Posted 11/14/2007 by Colleen Logan
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See and Spell is wonderful. It is just what I wanted.
See & Spell
Posted 10/29/2007 by Diana Velasquez
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The children at my day care love the See & Spell. They are having a great time with it and learning how to spell.
See & Spell
Posted 10/25/2007 by Phillip E Waring
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Great! My 4 year old daughter loves it! It is very helpful with helping her understand which letters make up which words and keeps her occupied for a hours. She is very proud of herself when she completes a word.
A rating of See & Spell
Posted 10/1/2007 by Kelly Hemmes
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I used See & Spell in my Kindergarten Classroom as an educational tool for my students. They really enjoyed putting the puzzle pieces together to create words. They felt successful and were learning how to spell at the same time!
Pretty Good Product
Posted 9/5/2007 by Sarah Saunders
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My toddler has loved this toy. It's sturdy and has served to teach her lowercase letters. It also teaches her the relationship between letters, words, and objects.
See & Spell
Posted 8/16/2007 by Suzanne Koebler
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Excellent puzzle from Melissa & Doug. Good developmental approach for preschoolers who are even remotely interested in letters.
My rating of See & Spell
Posted 6/21/2007 by Janel Letosky
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See & Spell helps my child learn how to spell and eventually to read. It's a great way to make learning fun for little ones who have trouble staying on task.
My rating of See & Spell
Posted 6/17/2007 by Berni Chong
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Completely absorbing and compelling for a 3 year old. I highly recommend it!
They Call It Fun - I call It a Great Learning Tool!
Posted 6/17/2007 by CB
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We love the See & Spell Puzzle! Both my children (ages 2 and 5 1/2) played independently and cooperatively with this simple puzzle. There are enough wooden letters to complete any combination of the spelling boards without having to undo any previous work. The letters are only painted on the top side so smaller children have no trouble orienting the letters. I like that the letters are lower case as sometimes manipulatives neglect them resulting in less exposure for our pre-readers. I like the choice of words as some use more advanced phonic sounds and vowel combinations. It is well made in the tradition of Melissa and Doug and I expect it to hold up well under use. The only thing I think would make it better would be more spelling boards. I think my kids would love to "keep going" even after they have filled in all the boards.
Information about See & Spell
Posted 5/19/2007 by Petra McPhee
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My daughter is just a little bit over two and she loves this puzzle! She already knows lots of letters. It is a great tool to teach your child the alphabet.
Information about See & Spell
Posted 4/14/2007 by Frances Lam
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My son, who is almost 3 years old, enjoyed using the See and Spell. He knows his letters and was able to easily identify the pictures. I was able to engage him in identifying the words and then searching for the letters that spell the word. Since the letters are placed in indentations, putting the letters in was similar to putting together a puzzle.
Review of See & Spell
Posted 4/13/2007 by Laura Vallow
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Durable! Many double-sided cards. I have not seen this Melissa & Doug product anywhere else and have been looking for something to help my 4 year old with letter recognition, spelling, and reading.
Excellent Educational Puzzle
Posted 4/9/2007 by Jody Selsberg
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This is a great gift for my 4 year old daughter who is desperate to learn how to spell. She took to it immediately and loves playing with it.
See & Spell
Posted 4/5/2007 by Wendie
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I bought this product for a home preschool. The kids are really enjoying playing with it. They don't even realize that they are earning.
Great for Learning!
Posted 4/1/2007 by Shawn Wild
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I got this product for my gifted 2.5 year old son. He's now starting with reading, spelling, and word recognition. This is a colorful, fun way to introduce new words, with hands-on practice to help him with his dexterity, as well.
Review of See & Spell
Posted 3/26/2007 by Kimberly Kim
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The wooden pieces are very well made and durable. My 3 year loves this since he is just learning how to spell.
Letter Learning Made Fun
Posted 3/19/2007
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I purchased the See & Spell by Melissa & Doug for my almost 3 year old son. He loves it! He's learning his letters and having fun. He goes for this toy again and again. What's even better is he "teaches" his one year old sister the letters, the pictures, and the colors.
Information about See & Spell
Posted 2/19/2007 by Rhonda Morris
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This is a great educational tool! My son received it for his 4th birthday. He was so interested in playing with it that he actually waited a few minutes before tearing into another present. I highly recommend this puzzle.
See and Spell
Posted 2/18/2007 by Amy Roach
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Excellent product. My children love it!
See & Spell A Great Learning Tool
Posted 2/15/2007 by Laura
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I brought See & Spell for the preschool kids (3 & 4 years old) to use during free time. They loved it! They were so pleased when they could read the words by looking at the picture for their clue. There are plenty of puzzle boards and letters so sharing is a cinch. I would definitely buy this again if looking for a gift for a 2, 3 or 4 year old.
Product review of See & Spell
Posted 2/13/2007 by Marisa Milanese
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A nicely crafted, educational, interesting toy.
Fantastic Value
Posted 1/18/2007 by Carol Knight
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This puzzle-like game is well made and thought out. My grandchildren loved playing it and even got competitive with it. The toy reinforces their good skills and encourages new ones.
See and Spell
Posted 1/16/2007 by Jane M Fischer
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Easy for kids to use. It provides immediate reinforcement. Great packaging, in a sturdy wooden box with cover for storage.
Product review of See & Spell
Posted 1/3/2007 by NT
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Wonderful product! My 2 year old daughter just loves it. We set up obstacle courses where the final activity is for her to "solve the puzzle" and she will complete the obstacle course just to get her hands on the puzzle. The puzzle pieces are colorful and the words that a child would be spelling are 3- and 4- letter words, not too difficult for beginning spellers.
Review of See & Spell
Posted 12/19/2006 by Laurie Schmalz
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Great toy. It is fun and educational.
Information about See & Spell
Posted 11/25/2006 by Carolyn B. Kessler
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My grandchild loves using the See and Spell to show me how smart she is. She is 4.
See & Spell
Posted 11/16/2006 by Kathleen H
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Excellent product. The child loved playing with this toy and feeling so proud when they spelled the words. I liked the box it came in as well. It keeps all the pieces contained.
See and Spell
Posted 11/16/2006
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This product is well made and looks as if it will last for a long time. I would recommend buying a small plastic storage container for all the letters in order to keep them together. The wood letters and face tiles are sturdy and cut well.
See & Spell
Posted 11/15/2006 by Jeff Seibold
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This is so great. My daughter loves it and is having a great time making words.
Great Teaching!
Posted 11/9/2006 by Mandy
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My 3 year old loves to do puzzles. This is so perfect for him. He is learning his letters, but all he knows is that he is having fun putting the puzzles together.
A rating of See & Spell
Posted 11/8/2006 by Kristine Burks
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This is a fun introduction to reading. My 3 1/2 year old enjoys working on it together. The toy is well made. My only criticism is that there appear to be just enough letters to make the words on the cards; thus, it is important not to lose any letters - especially the rarer ones.
See & Spell
Posted 10/30/2006 by Dianne Forfia
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A great and sturdy case to last. My almost 3 year old loves it and tries to produce the word "bus" already! Lots of letters.
Review of See & Spell
Posted 10/10/2006 by Katy Gaietto
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See & Spell is a great learning toy. My 4 year old and 6 year old love it! A great way to learn reading and sounding out words.
My rating of See & Spell
Posted 10/3/2006 by Erin Jeffus
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Excellent tool for teaching letter recognition, letter sounds, and beginning reading and spelling.
See & Spell
Posted 9/20/2006 by The Hunters
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This puzzle is a great way to start teaching younger children to read simple words. Our 2 1/2 year old is a puzzle fanatic so we use many different Melissa & Doug puzzles as learning tools. We recommend any of their products.
See and Spell Review
Posted 8/10/2006 by Janine Murphy
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Excellent, high quality. Teaches spelling and phonics in the most simple, fun way possible! Thank you, Melissa and Doug for educational puzzles and toys for our preschoolers and young children.
Good idea but...
Posted 3/14/2006 by Alexandra Gecin
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The product is well made but did not hold my son's interest for more than a few play occasions. The way the letters are stored all jumbled up in one section of the box makes it hard for little ones to pick out the ones they need. Even if you spread them out on the floor, they're turned every which way and some upside down, so unless you want to turn every piece the right way to make it easier for your child to recognize, I'd say this is for older kids, 4 and up (which is what it says on the box). But at that age, I'm not sure how much fun it'll be to put letters into the letter shapes either.
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