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Simple Words Learning Locks

5.0
31 Reviews
$29.99

Simple Words Learning Locks

5.0
31 Reviews
$29.99

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Age

4 yrs. - 6 yrs.

Grade

Pre-K - 1st gr.
Description
Kids unlock essential phonics skills—with learning locks that help them master tons of simple words! Children simply select the word key that matches the illustration on each lock…if it’s a match, the key opens the lock—for instant reinforcement! Set includes 20 double-sided locks and 20 keys covering 20 words; locks measure 3 1/4" tall.
Item # LC124
Additional Information
Develops skills in phonics, CVC words and decoding.

Product Details
Features

Self-Checking

Warnings
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Reviews (31)5.0

Amazing Fine Motor Reading Center Tool!

Incredibly made! So engaging for my K students during independent reading center works!

Katrina Cole

November 30, 2025

from Boston, MA

Kinders love these

When introducing letters to my students that are really struggling to find a purpose in learning the letters, this adds some fun and encouragement.

Interventionist

September 26, 2025

from Hope, AR

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Simple Words Learning Locks

5.0
31 ratings
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31out of 31 reviewers

Amazing Fine Motor Reading Center Tool!

Incredibly made! So engaging for my K students during independent reading center works!

Katrina Cole

November 30, 2025

from Boston, MA
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Kinders love these

When introducing letters to my students that are really struggling to find a purpose in learning the letters, this adds some fun and encouragement.

Interventionist

September 26, 2025

from Hope, AR
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Excellent learning toy

My homeschool students absolutely love these locks! They keep them engaged for long periods of time.

Candice Frederick

September 16, 2025

from Tifton,GA
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Always a hit!

My students love the learning locks! This is always their first choice of games!

reading teacher

May 14, 2025

from Westerville, OH
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Well made

I have used this parody for several years in my classroom. It is well made and still looks great!

DOREEN

March 12, 2025

from Hockessin
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Perfect for hands on learning

My kindergarteners loved these cvc lock and key manipulatives. They did them at a center. They wrote the ones they opened by spelling them by theirselves. My higher kids wrote sentences with the ones they unlocked. They were a hit. I have the Alphabet and number lock and key activities too. I love these are perfect for kindergarten!

Laura Elliott

February 08, 2025

from Blue Mountain, MS
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Unlock your learning potential

Great way to help youngsters learn CVC words. They can tap out the words to unlock a lock. I love how there are the pictures on the locks. Great way to increase vocabulary for second language learners.

Jlo

December 20, 2024

from Levittown, Ny
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Fun activity for my 3 year old who is just starting off doing phonics. She is absolutely thrilled every time she opens one of the locks. I would recommend it for preschoolers.

JT

September 22, 2024

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Super engaging

My kinders love the lock and keys! They are very engaging. Students are reading and matching and enjoy working in teams.

Kira Wright

July 30, 2024

from Cedar Rapids, IA
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great fine motor, language, and spelling toy

We love the Lakeshore Learning Locks! We have owned the letter and number locks as well. My daughter has gotten so much out of these because of all the different skills needed to play with them.

JULIA

May 23, 2024

from Sacramento, CA
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Favorite activity

The kids get so excited for this activity. Help with learning and fine motor skills!

Jamie Hazel

February 25, 2024

from Gray Court, SC
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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So much fun!

My first grade students just love this game! They have so much fun reading the words and unlocking the locks. It’s such a creative way to practice a reading skill!

Lisa Van Dyke

February 16, 2024

from Catskill, NY
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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