SiliShapes Trace Alphabet

The TickiT® SiliShapes Trace Alphabet Letters introduce a fresh and engaging way for children to learn the alphabet through sensory exploration and tactile play. Designed for use in nurseries, pre-schools, and primary schools, these durable silicone letters are ideal for hands-on activities that make learning letters fun and accessible.

Each letter in the SiliShapes Trace Alphabet set is crafted from transparent, brightly coloured silicone—a strong, stable material that’s inherently safe and designed for frequent handling by younger children. This versatile set allows children to explore literacy, fine motor skills, and sensory play through everyday activities, whether they’re tracing letters in the sand pit, arranging them on a light panel, or even using them in water play. The durable silicone material means these letters can be easily washed in a dishwasher after messy play, making them as practical as they are engaging.

Key Features and Learning Benefits

• Tactile Tracing: The soft, pliable texture encourages children to trace each letter, promoting early literacy skills and letter recognition through a hands-on approach.
• Bright, Transparent Colours: Each letter comes in a vibrant colour, which not only captures attention but also enhances visual sensory play and colour recognition.
• Versatile and Safe: These silicone letters can be used in a wide range of environments—from sand and water to the light panel—and are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning after each activity.
• Motor Skill Development: Tracing each letter promotes fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, and correct letter formation, essential for developing early writing skills.

Educational Support for Early Learning Goals

The SiliShapes Trace Alphabet set supports several key areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework:

• Communication & Language: Encourages letter recognition and early literacy.
• Understanding the World: Introduces colours and encourages sensory exploration.
• Personal Development: Provides a sensory experience that encourages independent and collaborative play.
• Physical Development: Supports fine motor skill development through tracing and manipulation.

Practical Pre-School Award Feedback

Practical Pre-School Award testers praised the SiliShapes Trace Alphabet for its engaging design and versatility:

"The children were immediately attracted to these as the colours were bright and eye-catching. They loved the feel of them and said they were like pancakes! They are excellent for letter recognition and spelling. The dots also encourage counting and matching, and the children enjoyed tracing the shape of the letters, which promotes correct formation. A fantastic accessory for the light panel too—a great value resource!"

What’s Included

• Complete Alphabet Set: Includes 26 silicone letters in transparent colours.
• Age Suitability: Suitable for children aged 3 and up.

Product Specifications

• Material: Transparent silicone, dishwasher-safe
• Age: 3 years and up

With the TickiT® SiliShapes Trace Alphabet Letters, children can learn the alphabet through sensory play, enhancing their letter recognition and early writing skills. This hands-on resource adds a unique twist to literacy learning, making it a valuable and practical addition to any classroom or home learning environment