--- product_id: 550275683 title: "Reading Rods Alphabet & Phonemic Awareness, Word Building Activities, Letter Blocks, CVC Words for Kindergarten, Spelling Toys, Reading Tools for Kids, Science of Reading Manipulatives" brand: "hand2mind" price: "$63.80" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/550275683-reading-rods-alphabet-and-phonemic-awareness-word-building-activities-letter store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Supports CVC & advanced words 82 color-coded rods Snap-together linking cubes Reading Rods Alphabet & Phonemic Awareness, Word Building Activities, Letter Blocks, CVC Words for Kindergarten, Spelling Toys, Reading Tools for Kids, Science of Reading Manipulatives **Brand:** hand2mind **Price:** $63.80 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔤 Snap, Build, Read: Unlock your child's literacy superpowers! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Reading Rods Alphabet & Phonemic Awareness, Word Building Activities, Letter Blocks, CVC Words for Kindergarten, Spelling Toys, Reading Tools for Kids, Science of Reading Manipulatives by hand2mind - **How much does it cost?** $63.80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/550275683-reading-rods-alphabet-and-phonemic-awareness-word-building-activities-letter) ## Best For - hand2mind enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hand2mind brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Organized Design:** 82 rods neatly stored with dividers in a portable box, perfect for on-the-go learning sessions. - • **Master Early Literacy Hands-On:** Engage kids with 82 vibrant, color-coded rods that snap together for interactive word building. - • **Build Confidence with CVC Words:** Scientifically designed rods help decode and construct consonant-vowel-consonant words, boosting foundational reading skills. - • **Multisensory Learning Experience:** Combines tactile, visual, and cognitive learning to reinforce phonemic awareness and spelling. - • **Teacher-Approved & Downloadable Resources:** Includes free instructional materials to maximize classroom or homeschool impact. ## Overview hand2mind Reading Rods offer 82 color-coded, snap-together alphabet cubes designed to develop early reading skills through hands-on phonemic awareness and word building. Ideal for ages 3-6, these multisensory manipulatives support decoding CVC words and beyond, backed by teacher resources and a compact, organized set for easy use at home or school. ## Description Learning Resources text sticks are scientifically based multisensory tools for primary school English lessons and are suitable for training syllables, rhyming words, alphabet/letter recognition, start/final sounds, isolated sounds and KVK words (consonant-vowel consonant). With our vivid text bars for reading training, children learn to disassemble and form words and spell the alphabet. Our text rods are used for beginners to construct KVK (consonant-vowel consonant) words and to form longer, more advanced words. The colour-coded rods are easy to put together. This set contains 82 lowercase text sticks in a box, with dividers for better overview, instructions for teachers with free download material. Review: Hands-On Reading Support - A helpful educational tool for reinforcing word building and early reading skills in an interactive way. Review: I bought a set of these to use in my beginning reading groups a couple of years ago. My students really enjoy using them, and have grown immensely. I liked them so much that I ordered another set for my granddaughters who are beginning homeschool. ## Features - LITERACY ALPHABET CUBES: Develop decoding, word building, and spelling skills with our hands-on literacy reading rods. - CVC WORD BUILDERS: Our reading rods help with constructing CVC words, or consonant-vowel-consonant words for early readers as well as larger words for next steps. - ABC BLOCKS LINKING CUBES: Color-coded rods easily snap together! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BPWXTKT2 | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Best Sellers Rank | #45,645 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #334 in Flash Cards | | Brand Name | hand2mind | | Color | [Mixed] | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (426) | | Educational Objective | Literacy Skill | | Included Components | CONTAINS: 10 bean bags of 10 x 10 cm, each in a different colour | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 22.9 x 16.5 x 5.1 centimeters | | Item Type Name | Learning Resources Reading Rods - Text Sticks Alphabet Set for Recognizing English Phonemes, Learning to Read, Word Forming Activities, Letter Building Blocks, KVK Words (Consonant Vowel Consonant), Spelling Toys, Reading Aids for Children, Reading Building Blocks, Sound Education Toys | | Manufacturer | hand2mind | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 72 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 36.0 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 95392 | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Number | 95392 | | Number of Players | 1 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Power Source | Manual | | Set Name | Reading Rods | | Size | 16.51 cm (W) x 22.86 cm (L) x 5.08 cm (H) | | Supported Battery Types | No Battery Required | | Theme | Literacy/Phonics | | UPC | 848850119615 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Images ![Reading Rods Alphabet & Phonemic Awareness, Word Building Activities, Letter Blocks, CVC Words for Kindergarten, Spelling Toys, Reading Tools for Kids, Science of Reading Manipulatives - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FFmXjOogL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hands-On Reading Support *by R***A on 27 February 2026* A helpful educational tool for reinforcing word building and early reading skills in an interactive way. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by G***N on 11 January 2026* I bought a set of these to use in my beginning reading groups a couple of years ago. My students really enjoy using them, and have grown immensely. I liked them so much that I ordered another set for my granddaughters who are beginning homeschool. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by I***L on 12 November 2025* Perfecto para los phonics ## Frequently Bought Together - hand2mind Reading Rods Alphabet & Phonemic Awareness, Word Building Activities, Letter Blocks, CVC Words for Kindergarten, Spelling Toys, Reading Tools for Kids, Science of Reading Manipulatives - hand2mind Reading Rods Phonics Word-Building, Word Building Activities, Spelling Toys, Montessori Alphabet Letters, Reading Tools for Kids, Science of Reading Manipulatives, Phonemic Awareness - hand2mind Reading Rods Prefixes & Suffixes, Word Roots for Kids, Word Building Activities, Spelling Toys, Reading Tools for Kids, Phonemic Awareness and Phonics, Science of Reading Manipulatives --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/550275683-reading-rods-alphabet-and-phonemic-awareness-word-building-activities-letter](https://www.desertcart.us/products/550275683-reading-rods-alphabet-and-phonemic-awareness-word-building-activities-letter) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*