Five For A First: Flashcards

Sometimes a little gift goes a long way

Flashcards for babies are one such present

A gift that keeps on giving

An object that gives the gift of learning

The gift of play

The gift of communication

Flashcards can be used in so many ways

For so many things

Here are some packs we have tested

Or have on a wish list

And think would be perfect presents

For a first birthday

Orchard Toys Flashcards

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These large colourful cards

Are great for older babies and young toddlers

The cards feature words and numbers

So can be used to help with object recognition

Linking words to pictures

They can help with learning to talk

Extending vocabulary

They can support early reading and writing

As well as introducing numbers

Early counting, sequencing and calculating

So much potential from 50 picture cards

In the Orchard Toys styling

That so many children, parents and educators love

JoJo Maman Bebe Flashcards

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There are a few packs to choose from JoJo Maman Bebe

But these three letter word flashcards really caught my eye

Simple objects to identify

Simple words to say

And later to learn to read and write

CVC words

Consonant Vowel Consonant

These are great for developing early language

Looking at objects and saying the word

Bus

Cat

Dog

Jug

Showing a picture and asking baby to say the word

Saying a word and getting baby to pick or point at the right card

Lots of ways to play

To play and learn

These would also be perfect now for Bea

Who, nearly 4, is beginning to read and write

These three letter words

DK My First Touch and Feel Picture Cards

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I have seen these on Amazon

And I really like the look of them

Dorling Kindersley My First Touch and Feel Picture Cards

I love that they give words that are frequently used

I love that each card has a sensory element

I think it is a great asset that each card has the word in a variety of languages

These would be great for my 7 year old twins

Who are currently learning Spanish

And for me to brush up on my rusty German

The cards are thick and large

Sturdy enough for baby and toddler play

I love them and will be buying some to try them out

The Jam Tart Colour Cards

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I adore these cards

I would rather like these for me!

I love the quirky style of the art work

These would be perfect for sensory play

Would make a super pretty colour hunt

They are super pretty

And would be treasured long after the baby has grown

A perfect present

With these cards you can

Enjoy exploring colours ‘hidden’ within each animal letter

The double sided cards feature a stylised animal colour

And supporting text for example ‘Red Robin’ on one side

On the other

They feature both a block of colour and the written colour in an easy to read fon

Each pack also includes ‘super special, super shiny’ silver and gold foiled cards

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These would be great for creating treasure baskets

Centred around each card

There are 20 double-sided flash cards with a durable finish and rounded corners

Making them perfect for little hands

A wonderful learning resource and works equally well as ‘interactive’ room decor

Packed beautifully in a keepsake box

A gift that keeps on giving

Wee Gallery Animal Alphabet Cards

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When Edie was new

I bought her some Wee Gallery Art Cards

So when we were offered some alphabet cards to test I jumped at the chance

These cards are black and white

They are large cards with rounded corners

Perfect for babies and toddlers to hold and manipulate

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Edie loves to look through these picture cards

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She also loves to take them out of a box

And post them in again

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I show her the cards

And tell her the animal on them

We have fun making animal noises

We also order the cards with Bea

While singing the ABC song

This set is lovely for identifying animals

For introducing the alphabet

Letter names and letter sounds

All four of my children have found ways to play

With these beautiful alphabet cards

The sturdy cards are durable and matte laminated

With distinctive Wee Gallery animals on one side

And sans serif letters on the other

We are loving learning and playing with these cards

And they look great out on display too

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Flashcards make a great gift for a birthday

And these are our #fiveforafirst

Five perfect presents for a baby’s first birthday

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