Bokstavsblock

Bokstavsblock, or letter blocks, are educational toys consisting of blocks, tiles, or cards bearing letters of the alphabet and used to teach reading, writing, and spelling. The most common form is a wooden or plastic block printed with a single letter on one or more faces. Sets may include uppercase and lowercase letters, diacritics for Scandinavian languages, and sometimes digraphs or trigraphs. Some versions are magnetic, foam, or cardboard, designed for different play or learning environments. Content often focuses on individual letters, though more advanced sets may include common syllables or short words.

In use, bokstavsblock supports early literacy through hands-on manipulation, letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and word building. They are used in preschools, kindergartens, and homes as a manipulative to complement reading curricula. Activities include matching letters to sounds, forming simple words, or constructing sentences from a bank of tiles.

Historically, wooden letter blocks have been common educational tools in many countries, with regional variants adapting to language-specific alphabets. In modern markets, bokstavsblock may align with toy safety standards and come in sets for various age ranges, typically labeled for children aged three and up. Beyond physical blocks, digital versions and apps adopt similar principles of interactive letter play, offering complementary or substitute experiences in language learning.