--- product_id: 523901410 title: "Reading Rods Prefixes & Suffixes, Word Roots For Kids, Building Activities, Spelling Toys, Tools Phonemic Awareness And Phonics, Science Of Manipulatives" brand: "hand2mind" price: "R1201" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/523901410-reading-rods-prefixes-and-suffixes-word-roots-for-kids-building store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Visual cues with Greek & Latin root color coding 65 color-coded rods for multisensory learning Supports CVC & complex word building Reading Rods Prefixes & Suffixes, Word Roots For Kids, Building Activities, Spelling Toys, Tools Phonemic Awareness And Phonics, Science Of Manipulatives **Brand:** hand2mind **Price:** R1201 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Unlock the power of words—one colorful rod at a time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Reading Rods Prefixes & Suffixes, Word Roots For Kids, Building Activities, Spelling Toys, Tools Phonemic Awareness And Phonics, Science Of Manipulatives by hand2mind - **How much does it cost?** R1201 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/523901410-reading-rods-prefixes-and-suffixes-word-roots-for-kids-building) ## Best For - hand2mind enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hand2mind brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Color-Coded Word Roots:** Instantly recognize prefixes, suffixes, and roots with vibrant, intuitive color cues. - • **Compact & Ready to Use:** No assembly needed—just open and empower your child’s reading journey anywhere, anytime. - • **Hands-On Literacy Mastery:** Engage early readers with tactile decoding and spelling tools that make learning irresistible. - • **Build From Basics to Brilliance:** From simple CVC words to advanced vocabulary, this set grows with your child’s skills. - • **Scientifically Designed Manipulatives:** Backed by research, these rods boost phonemic awareness through multisensory interaction. ## Overview Hand2Mind Reading Rods offer 65 color-coded plastic rods designed to develop early literacy skills through hands-on phonics and word-building activities. Ideal for kids up to 8 years old, these manipulatives support decoding of CVC words and complex vocabulary by highlighting Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes. This scientifically grounded tool enhances phonemic awareness without requiring batteries or assembly, making it a perfect educational toy for fostering confident readers. ## Description These scientifically based, multisensory tools help children learn to use affixes, roots, and bases to decode complex words. Develop decoding, word building, and spelling skills with our hands on literacy reading rods. Our reading rods help with constructing CVC words, or consonant-vowel-consonant words for early readers as well as larger words for next steps. The color coding of the rods provides quick visual cues for recognizing Greek and Latin root words, prefixes and suffixes. A hands on approach to early literacy skills! Comes with 65 color coded rods that include consonants, vowels, digraphs, vowel teams, word families, and affixes. ## Features - LITERACY ALPHABET CUBES: Develop decoding, word building, and spelling skills with our hands-on literacy reading rods. - CVC WORD BUILDERS: Our reading rods help with constructing CVC words, or consonant-vowel-consonant words for early readers as well as larger words for next steps. - WORD BASE LINKING CUBES: The color-coding of the rods provides quick visual cues for recognizing Greek and Latin root words, prefixes and suffixes. - EARLY READERS PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES:A hands-on approach to early literacy skills! - HANDS ON PHONICS MANIPULATIVES: 65 color-coded rods include consonants, vowels, digraphs, vowel teams, word families, and affixes ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Age Range Description | Kid | | Asin | B0BPWVNNRF | | Best Sellers Rank | #28,720 in Toys (See Top 100 in Toys) #3 in Spelling Aids for Kids | | Brand Name | hand2mind | | Color | Blue | | Country Of Publication | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (121) 4.7 out of 5 stars | | Educational Objective | Reading Skill | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 22.9 x 16.5 x 5.1 centimeters | | Item Type Name | Manipulative | | Item Weight | 0.39 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | hand2mind | | Manufacturer Maximum Age Months | 96 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 95396 | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Number | 95396 | | Number Of Packs | 1 | | Number Of Players | 1 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Power Source | Manual | | Set Name | Reading Rods | | Size | One Size | | Supported Battery Types | No batteries required | | Theme | Literacy Skills | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 848850119653 | ## Images ![Reading Rods Prefixes & Suffixes, Word Roots For Kids, Building Activities, Spelling Toys, Tools Phonemic Awareness And Phonics, Science Of Manipulatives - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71k5hBE1dzL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The third in the series and just as amazing! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 1 June 2023* This resource comes with a great booklet that will allow home schoolers to use the resource to its full potential. It came be used in a variety of ways, is sturdy, easy for children to manipulate, which will also help with fine motor skills. Once children know their sounds, digraphs and vowel blends, this resource can be used for building more complex words, we are moving to adjectives etc. It will help build their vocabulary for writing tasks. It supports Kineasthetic learners, ie children who learn by doing things. Vital in all classrooms.AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE FOR ANY SETTING, HOME OR SCHOOL!I have added pics of the items, front and back of the box, of the instruction leaflet and of the items.I have also added a video and pics of this one, the THIRD in the series of three, and off the other three as they all lead on from each other with an APPROPRIATE UPLIFT in learning. This one being the most complex of the three!Age appropriate, bright children will start learning these from 7+, but some might still be using them at 8.VERY HAPPY TO RECOMMEND ALL OF THEM, INCLUDING THIS ONE. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gran recurso educativo *by on Reviewed in Spain 12 November 2025* Perfecto para los phonics ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anie *by on Reviewed in the United States 17 July 2026* If you have a child who is learning to read, don’t hesitate to buy this kit! It has been amazing for my son. He absolutely loves it, and it keeps him engaged while helping him build his reading skills. The activities are fun, educational, and easy to use. It’s a great way to make learning enjoyable. Highly recommend! ## Frequently Bought Together - hand2mind Reading Rods Prefixes & Suffixes, Word Roots for Kids, Word Building Activities, Spelling Toys, Reading Tools for Kids, Phonemic Awareness and Phonics, Science of Reading Manipulatives - hand2mind Reading Rods Phonics Word-Building, Word Building Activities, Spelling Toys, Montessori Alphabet Letters, Reading Tools for Kids, Science of Reading Manipulatives, Phonemic Awareness - hand2mind Reading Rods Sentence Construction, Sentence Building for Kids, Parts of Speech Linking Cubes, Learn to Read Toys, Reading Tools for Kids, Science of Reading Manipulatives --- ## 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/523901410-reading-rods-prefixes-and-suffixes-word-roots-for-kids-building](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/523901410-reading-rods-prefixes-and-suffixes-word-roots-for-kids-building) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-18*