When we first bought our refrigerator, I pretended that we’d be one of those families that would keep it sleek and clean from any kid-scribbled artwork or other child-like paraphernalia.
Yeah, right.
Fast forward a few months later, and our fridge is graffitied with photos of our own kid, other people’s kids, said artwork and now, those ubiquitous magnetic alphabets. Don’t get me wrong, I love LeapFrog’s Fridge Phonics, but just a few minutes at a time. So, out of personal preference, we opted out of the popular plastic ABCs in lieu of a set of the wooden (and quiet) kind.
As with most families of young ones practicing their ABCs and 123s, the magnetic alphabet has been an invaluable learning resource. Here’s a slideshow of our picks of alternatives to the more popular magnetic alphabet sets, and ones worth checking out.
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Melissa and Doug Magnetic Wooden Alphabet $13
Magnetic Letter Tiles from Magnaplay $14
Wooden Alphabet Set from Sugar Lake Boutique $8
Full disclosure: I was NOT provided with samples of ANY of the above. And also, the Fridge Phonics set that we bought a few Christmases ago have found a fantastic home over at Yoyo and Ma’s, where the noisy toys somehow always find their way.
