--- product_id: 261486 title: "52 Wooden Alphabet Magnets in a Box - Uppercase and Lowercase Letters" brand: "melissa & doug" price: "R450" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/261486-52-wooden-alphabet-magnets-in-a-box-uppercase-and-lowercase store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # FSC-certified sustainable wood Montessori-inspired fine motor skill builder 52 vibrant magnetic letters 52 Wooden Alphabet Magnets in a Box - Uppercase and Lowercase Letters **Brand:** melissa & doug **Price:** R450 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧲 Unlock the ABCs of fun and learning—where creativity sticks! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 52 Wooden Alphabet Magnets in a Box - Uppercase and Lowercase Letters by melissa & doug - **How much does it cost?** R450 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/261486-52-wooden-alphabet-magnets-in-a-box-uppercase-and-lowercase) ## Best For - melissa & doug enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted melissa & doug brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Eco-Friendly Playtime:** Crafted from FSC-certified wood, supporting responsible forestry and a greener future. - • **Screen-Free Creativity:** Encourages imaginative, hands-on play that boosts literacy without digital distractions. - • **Complete Alphabet Mastery:** 52 colorful uppercase & lowercase magnets for dynamic learning and spelling practice. - • **Travel-Ready Organization:** Compact, sturdy wooden box keeps letters tidy and perfect for on-the-go learning moments. - • **Trusted Educational Brand:** Melissa & Doug’s 35+ years of quality ensures durable, child-safe, and engaging learning tools. ## Overview Melissa & Doug’s 52-piece wooden alphabet magnet set combines vibrant uppercase and lowercase letters made from FSC-certified wood, designed to enhance early literacy, fine motor skills, and color recognition through screen-free, Montessori-inspired play. Packaged in a durable storage box, this trusted educational toy is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers aged 3-7, offering eco-conscious families a hands-on learning experience that travels anywhere. ## Description Product Description This Magnetic Wooden Alphabet set of magnetic uppercase and lowercase letters offers a colorful jumble of possibilities! The set features 52 brightly colored magnetic letters in a handy wooden case for easy storage and on-the-go play. Ideal for letter recognition, matching, and stenciling, these must-have letters spell "learning fun"! This alphabet learning set provides parents and older kids with multiple opportunities for engaging children in exciting learning activities. Have kids place the uppercase letters on a magnetic surface as you slowly sing the alphabet song. Once the letters are lined up, sing the song together as you point to the letters. Kids can also close their eyes while you switch a few of the letters, then ask kids where they belong. This alphabet learning magnet set is made from high-quality materials and assembled with precise manufacturing standards, ensuring sturdy construction that holds up against frequent use. The Melissa & Doug Wooden Alphabet Magnets set makes a delightful and educational gift for kids ages three and older for hands-on, screen-free play. This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. Please note that FSC certification applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584) From the Manufacturer From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose. Since the company’s founding more than 25 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential! ## Features - WOODEN ALPHABET MAGNET SET – Includes 52 colorful uppercase and lowercase magnetic letters for letter recognition, and spelling; Easy for small hands to place on magnetic surfaces like fridges - EDUCATIONAL PRESCHOOL TOYS – Montessori-inspired ABC magnets help kids develop fine motor skills, matching, color recognition, and early literacy through hands-on learning and imaginative play - SCREEN-FREE IMAGINATIVE PLAY – Durable chilld safe wooden magnets with smooth edges for hours of play; inspiring creativity and storytelling for solo or group playtime at home or as a travel toy - GIFT-READY STORAGE BOX – Comes in sturdy case for organization; thoughtful birthday, holiday, or everyday gift for toddlers and preschoolers ages 3-7, alternative to toys, games & dolls - WHOLESOME PLAY FOR 35+ YEARS: Melissa & Doug inspires kid-powered play with its learning toys for kids, baby & toddler toys, puzzles, games, building toys & stuffed animals, dolls, & even a doll house; product made with FSC-certified materials that support responsible forestry; applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B000IBPD76 | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,008 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #12 in Magnetic Letters & Numbers | | Brand Name | Melissa & Doug | | Color | Multi-color | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (6,118) 4.6 out of 5 stars | | Included Components | 52 wooden magnets | | Item Part Number | 448 | | Item Type Name | Developmental Toys | | Item Weight | 8 ounces | | Manufacturer | Melissa & Doug | | Manufacturer Part Number | 448 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1. 1. | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Number | 448 | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Number Of Pieces | 1 | | Shape | Round | | Size | 1 to 2 inches | | Unit Count | 52 Count | | Upc | 681147001169 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Melissa & Doug - **Color:** Multi-color - **Item Weight:** 8 ounces - **Manufacturer:** Melissa & Doug - **Material:** Wood - **Number of Pieces:** 1 - **Shape:** Round - **Size:** 1 to 2 inches - **UPC:** 681147001169 - **Unit Count:** 52 Count ## Images ![52 Wooden Alphabet Magnets in a Box - Uppercase and Lowercase Letters - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RarR7vqpL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is the back still all magnet and not small pieces? I'm just afraid of the magnet coming off and being a choking hazard.** A: Yes, it's still all magnet on the back, however some of the letters are small enough to be choking hazards on their own. Hope this helps. **Q: Are there 104 or 52 letters total? 52 + 52 total letters or 26 + 26 letters (uppercase + lowercase)** A: 52, 26upper, 26 lower **Q: Im confused, some reviewers say the letters are painted, others say they are covered in paper. Which is it?** A: It's painted, not covered in paper. It's really durable too, the paint does not chip. My niece has used it for up to 3 months and it's still the same way it was when I bought it and she plays really rough with toys, by the way. **Q: Will these magnetics scratch a black refridgerator?** A: It's like a magnet paint on the back, it's not hard or rough. It shouldn't. I have a textured back fridge and haven't noticed any scratches ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for little hands! *by on Reviewed in the United States August 19, 2026* I bought this for my 5 year old who is entering kindergarten this year. I wanted something tactile, magnetic, but that also featured both uppercase and lowercase letters. These alphabet magnets are exactly what I was looking for. I love that the upper and lower letters are color coordinated. They are sturdy wood, yet lightweight. My kiddo had a lot of fun "playing" with these while also learning the names and sounds of the letters. I plan to even use these for my 4th grader to help him with his spelling homework. Definitely recommend! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Useful for Teaching Letter Concepts *by on Reviewed in the United States April 20, 2017* I am going to be a bit of a contrarian here, and go out on a limb and say I'm pretty happy with these. We've had them for two and a half years right now.Some unavoidable truths about these are that they are wood, with a thin magnet on the back, and the colorful letter part is glued on cardstock. Which is a bummer if your kiddo is a chewer. Really, you should never leave a child who chews alone with anything with a magnet on it, period. So while I would prefer it if these were plastic, every brand of plastic alphabet magnets I've seen has a small magnet in it...the kind that if it were chewed out, or if the glue should not work so well and it should fall out, can do a whole lot of damage to intestines. They'd need to eat more then one to do that, but trust me, those kinds of things happen, and more then one small magnet can punch holes in a child's intestines. These magnets, are less likely to be doing that because they are week, flat, thin, and cover the entire thing, making them harder to swallow. So, as the mother of a child who is a serious chewer even headed into his fifth birthday, I prefer these because they don't come with the same kinds of risks plastic letters with smaller, more powerful magnets have.Having said all of that, it's been two and a half years, and the magnets still work. Now, these are items I do not leave on the fridge or alone with my son given he is a chewer, and in terms of their toys, they actually come with a case which has a side for the upper case letters, a side for the lower case letters, and a sliding plastic lid. At least, they did when I purchased that. HUGE fan of that. I am also a huge fan of the fact that they have lower case letters, because many systems do not, and yet, lower case letters are the ones most often used in writing and reading, therefore the most important when it comes to decoding.I love that these are different colors, but not too many to be distracting. Today when I was doing therapy with my son, I started with matching letter cards, and then moved on to "give me the red 'a' " with these. Having colors is very helpful in using these to teach kiddos with special needs or intellectual disabilities, both of which apply to my little man. And because they are magnets, I can be the queen of the multi-task with them, because how that went down today is he would request to play tickles on his computer, I would chase him, tickle his ribs, then put the red 'a' and yellow 'n' on the metal gate at the top of the stairs and say "give me..." Yah, so for me, I love these and find them a very useful, multifunctional teaching tool. They are cool part of my plan for helping my little man learn how to read and I'm happy with them. But definitely not one you should leave alone with your kiddos where they can chew on them. And perhaps having them wash their hands afterwards wouldn't hurt either, given that older versions may have contained some lead. So do Christmas lights for that matter, and I imagine most parents don't think a thing about letting their kids near those. So my advice would be, watch your kiddos, don't let them chew on these, and wash their hands afterwards, and these are a great teaching resource. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Melissa and Doug Quality! *by on Reviewed in the United States February 22, 2024* As a SAHM, I'm always looking for educational yet fun ways to keep my little one engaged, and these alphabet magnets tick all the right boxes.First things first, the quality is just what you'd expect from Melissa & Doug. The wood is sturdy and smooth, no splinters or chipping paint here despite the rigorous "toddler testing" they’ve gone through. The magnets are strong enough to stick to our fridge without constantly sliding down, which is a relief because no one likes to play pick-up-the-letters ten times a day. Plus they aren’t the cheap foam letters we all end up regretting trying at some point (parents know..)The colors are bright and cheerful, catching my kiddo's eye and making them more appealing as playtime fodder. Each letter is a good size for tiny hands to grasp and manipulate, which is great for their fine motor skills. Plus, sorting them by color or lining them up to form simple words makes for great open ended learning and play. Overall- it’s a great buy and your kids will be able to utilize them for years..it’s a no-brainer in my book. ## Frequently Bought Together - Melissa & Doug 52 Wooden Alphabet Magnets in a Box - Uppercase and Lowercase Letters - FSC Certified - Melissa & Doug 20 Wooden Animal Magnets in a Box Cute Animal Fridge Magnets, Refrigerator for Toddlers Ages 2+ - FSC-Certified - Melissa & Doug 20 Wooden Farm Magnets in a Box Cute Barnyard Animal Fridge Magnets, For Toddlers Ages 2+ --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/261486-52-wooden-alphabet-magnets-in-a-box-uppercase-and-lowercase](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/261486-52-wooden-alphabet-magnets-in-a-box-uppercase-and-lowercase) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-31*