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Word Building Puzzles - 3-Letter Words

4.8
63 Reviews
$14.99

Word Building Puzzles - 3-Letter Words

4.8
63 Reviews
$14.99

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Age

3 yrs. - 6 yrs.

Grade

Preschool - 1st gr.
Description
Puzzle your way to reading success! Our self-correcting puzzles feature kid-friendly pictures with corresponding 3-letter words. Children just fit the pieces together to complete the pictures—and spell simple words! You get 16 sturdy chipboard puzzles; each measures 5" x 5".
Item # JJ466

Product Details
Product Type

Match-Ups

Puzzles

Features

Self-Checking


Reviews (63)4.8

Customers Say

Customers love these 3-Letter Word Building Puzzles for helping children ages 2-6 learn letter sounds, spelling, and reading through colorful, engaging puzzles. Kids enjoy putting them together independently, making them perfect for home and classroom use. Some users note the pieces can be too thin and may bend with repeated use.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews

Phonics Fun

My 4 year old knows his letter sounds but isn't reading yet. These puzzles allowed him to sound out words and see how words are built. It gave him more confidence and made reading fun! Set includes: bat, bus, fox, hen, bug, dog, hat, jet, pig, bed, cat, gum, map, win, top, sun.

Vanessa

September 05, 2025

from Chino Hills, CA

fun for students

My students love building the words! This is great for engaging the learners.

reading teacher

September 05, 2025

from Westerville, OH

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Ratings & Reviews

Word Building Puzzles - 3-Letter Words

4.8
63 ratings
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63out of 63 reviewers

Customers Say

Customers love these 3-Letter Word Building Puzzles for helping children ages 2-6 learn letter sounds, spelling, and reading through colorful, engaging puzzles. Kids enjoy putting them together independently, making them perfect for home and classroom use. Some users note the pieces can be too thin and may bend with repeated use.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews

Phonics Fun

My 4 year old knows his letter sounds but isn't reading yet. These puzzles allowed him to sound out words and see how words are built. It gave him more confidence and made reading fun! Set includes: bat, bus, fox, hen, bug, dog, hat, jet, pig, bed, cat, gum, map, win, top, sun.

Vanessa

September 05, 2025

from Chino Hills, CA
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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fun for students

My students love building the words! This is great for engaging the learners.

reading teacher

September 05, 2025

from Westerville, OH
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Great quality

This is a great entry-level puzzle for 2 and 3 years old. The material is very thick and hard to break.

Y

August 18, 2025

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Would recommend

These are wonderful for my very early reader (3yr old). The pictures are great and I love that that font is large.

gentree flores

July 24, 2025

from Beaverton, OR
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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This item has been a great tool prior to introducing CVC words to my kindergarten students early on in the school year. They get lots of exposure and are able to make connections before the skill is taught making mastery that much easier!

Allison T.

May 22, 2025

from NJ
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Good but thin pieces

My only disappointment is that the pieces are too thin which makes it difficult for little fingers to push them into place without bending. The pieces will be distorted or ripped after a few uses. Make them thicker and they will still fit in the same box.

Nan

April 18, 2025

from Pittsburgh
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

love it

Ting Chen

April 08, 2025

from Eatontown, NJ
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Word Building Puzzles

Excellent way to learn to spell. Kids love them.

Christine Wallace

February 22, 2025

from Chico, CA
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Helpful

These puzzles are colorful and well made. Students love putting these together and it’s great practice for beginning readers.

DOREEN

January 22, 2025

from Hockessin, De
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great for my 3 year old who is learning her sounds. They are very sturdy and colorful. She loves to put her puzzles together.

Jay

October 29, 2024

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Great for so many ages!

I have two sons that have enjoyed these simple puzzles for many years. The puzzles are very durable and have withstood lots of play. When my older son was beginning to read, my younger son would assemble to puzzle and cover the pictures to see if he knew what the word was. He would then lift his hand to show him the image. I loved that they both were able to play with this together, at their own developmental level. I now nanny and it is still a go-to puzzle activity (I have used for ages 2-6). You can make it harder by pulling out more pieces, or easier by only displaying 3 at a time.

Jaime

October 15, 2024

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Great Choice:)

So durable! These puzzles will stand up to Kindergarteners:)

Maureen Waller

September 08, 2024

from Evansville, IN
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

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