Word Whammer by LeapFrog

Get ready for kindergarten in a fun and active way. With 3 action-packed games and 5 learning levels that adapt as children play, the Word Whammer™ toy gets kids jamming on phonics skills as they spin, push and twist the handles to identify letters and build words.

Why we like it: Kids won’t realize they’re learning to read while playing this fun letter /word recognition game. Over 100 words to sound out and spell.