A hands-on way to build early spelling and decoding skills

The AlphaLink Cubes Activity Set is a hands-on literacy resource from Learning Resources that helps children strengthen early spelling and decoding skills by snapping together letter cubes to build simple CVC words. For children with SEND and other learning differences, connecting sounds to letters in a physical, moveable way can make early reading and spelling feel far more manageable than working from a page alone.

The set includes 60 AlphaLink Cubes and 60 removable letter face plates, so words can be built and rebuilt in multiple directions, along with 15 guided activity cards to structure practice. As children snap the cubes together and swap the face plates, they are also developing fine motor skills, hand strength and coordination alongside their literacy skills.

For schools

• Gives a physical, moveable alternative to worksheets for practising letter-sound connections and CVC words.
• The 15 guided activity cards provide ready-made structure for whole-class, small-group or intervention sessions.
• Removable face plates let pupils rebuild and correct words themselves, supporting independent practice.
• A practical addition to phonics and early literacy provision for pupils with SEND as part of a graduated approach.

For parents and home use

• Turns early spelling practice into hands-on play rather than pen-and-paper repetition.
• Removable letter face plates make it easy for a child to try, change and try again without feeling like they have failed.
• The 15 activity cards give parents a ready-made starting point, with no separate planning needed.

For children with SEND and other learning differences, building words letter by letter with a physical cube can support the link between sounds and letters in a way that feels less pressured than writing. The fine motor practice involved in snapping the cubes together and changing the face plates is a useful side benefit for children who also find handwriting or hand strength challenging.

Whether you are a school looking for a hands-on literacy resource for SEND provision, or a parent wanting a calmer way to support spelling at home, the AlphaLink Cubes Activity Set is ready to use straight out of the box.

• 60 AlphaLink Cubes with 60 removable letter face plates, allowing words to be built and rebuilt in multiple directions.
• 15 guided activity cards providing structured literacy activities.
• 135 pieces in total.
• Product dimensions: approximately 5.3 x 21.3 x 20.6 cm (2.1 x 8.4 x 8.1 inches), as listed on the manufacturer's page.
• Does not require batteries.
• Recommended age: 4 years and up.
• Contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to choking hazard.
• Manufacturer: Learning Resources. Manufacturer's own product code: LER3357.

• Turns spelling into something children can hold. Snap-together letter cubes give children with SEND a physical way to connect sounds to letters.
• Built for trying again. Removable face plates let children rebuild words without the pressure of getting it right first time.
• One set, many settings. Works for whole-class phonics teaching, small-group intervention, and one-to-one practice at home.
• Trusted educational brand. Made by Learning Resources, a well-established name in hands-on classroom and home learning resources.

What's in the Box

• 60 x AlphaLink Cubes
• 60 x removable letter face plates
• 15 x activity cards

Power and Batteries

This product does not require batteries.

Safety and Age Suitability

Contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to choking hazard. Recommended for ages 4 years and up.

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

• What is the AlphaLink Cubes Activity Set?
  It is a hands-on literacy toy from Learning Resources with 60 snap-together letter cubes and removable face plates for building CVC words. It includes 15 guided activity cards to structure practice.
• Is this set suitable for a classroom with pupils who have SEND or other learning differences?
  Yes, the physical, moveable letter cubes give pupils with SEND and other learning differences a hands-on way to connect sounds to letters. It works for whole-class phonics teaching, small-group intervention and independent practice.
• Can I use the AlphaLink Cubes Activity Set at home with my child?
  Yes, it is designed for both classroom and home use. The 15 activity cards give parents a ready-made starting point without extra planning.
• Who is the AlphaLink Cubes Activity Set suitable for in the classroom?
  It suits whole-class phonics sessions, small-group intervention and one-to-one literacy support. Removable face plates let pupils correct and rebuild words independently.
• What age is the AlphaLink Cubes Activity Set suitable for?
  It is recommended for children aged 4 years and up. It contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3 years due to a choking hazard.
• What is included in the AlphaLink Cubes Activity Set?
  The set includes 60 AlphaLink Cubes, 60 removable letter face plates and 15 activity cards, making 135 pieces in total.
• Does the AlphaLink Cubes Activity Set help with fine motor skills as well as spelling?
  Yes, snapping the cubes together and changing the face plates helps develop fine motor skills, hand strength and coordination alongside early spelling and decoding skills.