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Elkonin Boxes Online

Elkonin boxes, named after psychologist D.B. Elkonin, help kids mark each sound in a word.

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Free online Elkonin boxes for phonemic awareness.

About elkonin boxes online

Elkonin boxes, named after psychologist D.B. Elkonin, help kids mark each sound in a word.

Our picks

  1. Elkonin Boxes game
    Elkonin Boxes

    Classic Elkonin boxes.

  2. Elkonin Boxes Multi Color game
    Elkonin Boxes Multi Color

    Multi-colour boxes with adjustable count.

  3. Digraph Tiles game
    Digraph Tiles

    Next step: map sounds to letters.

Tips for learning

  • Count sounds, not letters.
  • Digraphs are one sound.
  • Stretch words slowly.

What kids learn

  • Phonemic awareness
  • Segmenting

For parents and teachers

Ages 4 to 7.

Tips & Tricks

Beginner

Count sounds, not letters.

Pro

Stretch words slowly.

Educational Importance

Sound awareness predicts reading success.

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Elkonin Boxes Online FAQ

What are Elkonin boxes?

Boxes showing each sound in a word.

How many sounds in 'ship'?

Three: sh, i, p.

Are they free?

Yes.

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