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Melissa & Doug® Ms. Rachel Wooden Phonics Alphabet Sound Puzzle with Light-Activated Sound Effects, 26-Piece
$22.99 sale price when purchased online
$29.99 list price
Target Online store #3991
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Highlights
- OFFICIAL MS. RACHEL TOYS: Lift 26 wooden letter-shaped pieces to hear Ms. Rachel speak words and sound out letters of the alphabet (on/off switch for quiet play; 2 AAA batteries required, not included; sounds are light-activated - for best results, use in bright, direct light)
- COGNITION BUILDING: Littles can hone vocabulary, memory, letter recognition, problem-solving, and other developmental skills while lifting and placing wooden letters in the sturdy wooden puzzle board
- DEVELOP MOTOR SKILLS: Enhance spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, visual and auditory perception skills, by matching the pieces to their corresponding places in this sturdy wooden puzzle by Melissa & Doug
- EXPERT-CREATED LEARNING TOYS: Crafted by Ms. Rachel and early learning specialists, these baby toys and toddler toys support crucial early milestones, aiding development from infancy through toddler years
- FOR ALL AGES & STAGES: Makes a great gift for babies and toddlers, ages 2 to 6, for hands-on, screen-free play and learning; from baby shower gifts to everyday play, Ms. Rachel kids toys include tummy time mats, rattles, baby teething toys, plushies, interactive dolls, blocks, puzzles, and more
Description
Kids will love hearing and learning to say the alphabet with their favorite educator, Ms. Rachel! The 26-piece Melissa & Doug® Ms. Rachel™ Wooden Phonics Alphabet Sound Puzzle includes favorites from Ms. Rachel’s popular baby and toddler videos. Lift the pieces to hear Ms. Rachel pronounce letter sounds and words that begin with each. An on/off switch allows for quiet play (2 AAA batteries required, not included; sounds are light-activated - for best results, use in bright, direct light). Pictures under pieces help with matching and boost self-esteem. Encourage language, memory, spatial awareness, problem-solving skills and more with this Melissa & Doug puzzle and Melissa & Doug toys.
These Melissa and Doug toys are toddler learning toys, designed by Ms. Rachel and developmental experts, to support all children, through their ages and stages, from 2-5+ years. Ms. Rachel toys are ideal newborn toys, toddler toys, preschool toys, and wooden toys. From baby shower gifts to baby essentials, these products help babies and families learn, bond, and thrive. Ms. Rachel is a real teacher and passionate educator, with two master’s degrees in education, who creates research-based videos and products to support learning for littles.
These Melissa and Doug toys are toddler learning toys, designed by Ms. Rachel and developmental experts, to support all children, through their ages and stages, from 2-5+ years. Ms. Rachel toys are ideal newborn toys, toddler toys, preschool toys, and wooden toys. From baby shower gifts to baby essentials, these products help babies and families learn, bond, and thrive. Ms. Rachel is a real teacher and passionate educator, with two master’s degrees in education, who creates research-based videos and products to support learning for littles.
Number of Pieces: 26
Suggested Age: 2 Years and Up
Educational Focus: Emotional Development, Language Skills, Fine Motor Skills, letters, Teaching Aid
Theme: Letters and Numbers
Material: Metal, Plastic, MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard)
Battery: Required, Not Included
TCIN: 91960507
UPC: 000772503792
Item Number (DPCI): 204-06-0628
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 13.88 inches width x 10.31 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.7 pounds
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Summary of reviews
The Ms. Rachel Wooden Phonics Alphabet Sound Puzzle is an engaging educational toy that helps young children learn the alphabet through interactive play. Many guests appreciate its sturdy design, vibrant colors, and phonetic sounds that enhance learning. While some guests experienced issues with sound consistency and battery requirements, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting its potential to make learning fun and effective for toddlers.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
3.7 out of 5 stars with 40 reviews
10% would recommend
10 recommendations
Dont waste the money
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Mercs - 10 days ago, Verified purchaser
Only says “Hi, hello” the letters don’t work! Very upsetting
1 reply from Shelly team - 7 days ago
Here are a few important details to know about our sound puzzles: They’re light-activated, and once new batteries have been installed, it’s best to use the puzzle in a brightly lit room. When you remove a puzzle piece from the board, you’ll see a little circle, which is the light sensor. Depending on the style, once the sensor has been exposed to light, you’ll hear the sound OR when you place the puzzle piece back on the board. If playing with your puzzle in a well-lit room does not make each piece “sound off” consistently, please give us a call at 800 284 3948 and we'll be more than happy to help you. Please have the puzzle nearby when you call so that we can get some information from the puzzle itself. Thanks so much for supporting our company. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
Love the concept, but disappointed with the quality
3 out of 5 stars
Mamagracious - 26 days ago, Verified purchaser
I was very excited to get this Ms. Rachel alphabet wooden puzzle because my toddler kids loves Miss Rachel shows. The fact that it can do the alphabet sounds with Ms. Rachel is a very great educational toy. However, when I opened the package I noticed the board has hole on its sides (i guess some flaws, but I was happy with the features). Moreover, not even 2 weeks some of the alphabets starting to get splinters on them, which is not very safe for little kids. One of my alphabet is falling apart already and I noticed the front board also start to peeled. I was expecting a much better quality for $29.99 toy. Now I am debating whether to keep this or to return. I love the concept, but really dislike the quality of the wood used. Melissa and Dough please do better with your quality control and wood quality used.
1 reply from Shelly team - 26 days ago
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to comment and for bringing this to our attention. Please give us a call at 800 284 3948. Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
Great product, needs some help. Love Ms Rachel.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
SagradaMama - 28 days ago, Verified purchaser
Cute but I don’t understand why the letters only make sound when they are removed instead of placed in the correct place. It’s counterintuitive to learning the letters in my opinion. Why would you only hear the letter name, sound, word when removing the puzzle piece?? Maybe I’m missing something or have a faulty one, bc my 2 year old knows all the states and capitals thanks to another Melissa and Doug sound puzzle but cannot get letters. I do love Ms Rachel, she is a wonderful human being and I will always support her. I also love Melissa and doug.
Returning
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
MK - 30 days ago
Cute puzzle! But I don’t like that you have to lift the letter for it to say something, wish it would say something when put the letter in! Returning!
1 reply from Shelly team - 27 days ago
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to comment. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along. Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
Disappointing
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Kosiemomma - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Doesn’t come with batteries. Some of the letters are the same shape, which may be no big deal, but for a older kid learning a puzzle, but for the youngest shape is important. they could mix up the letters instead of learning them in proper order. And, the sound happens when you take the piece out vs when you put it in, which is also a visual matching thing that doesn’t make the most ideal sense. For Melissa and Doug price, it’s just sub par.
1 reply from Shelly team - 29 days ago
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Ms Rachel Alphabet Sound Puzzle. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along. Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
Horrible
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
SB - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Half of the letters do not work. Then the other half the do work go off when you are placing letters down next to them. Don’t waste your money on this, I wish I read the reviews before buying.
1 reply from Shelly team - 1 month ago
Hi! We take the quality of our toys very seriously, and we are sorry to hear you're having trouble with your sound puzzle. Just a quick note about our sound puzzles: they’re light-activated, so once you’ve installed fresh batteries, it’s best to use the puzzle in a well-lit room. When you lift a piece off the board, you’ll notice a little circle, which is the light sensor. You will hear the sound when the piece is removed from the board and the sensor is exposed to light. Please give us a call at 800-284-3948. We will be happy to help get this sorted out for you right away! Your friends at Melissa & Doug
Its okay
3 out of 5 stars
Sabrina - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I understand this puzzle only works in daylight but it randomly goes off. My daughter will leave it in a spot and you can hear it going off on it’s own. The sensors are just too sensitive.
Does not work as advertised
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
KB - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
95% of the time, no sound is heard when piece is placed in correct space. Tried 3 sets of fresh batteries just in case that was the cause. Also, random sound will occur when not even close to that space. Example: put letter F piece in its place, but the sound is for letter P. Very disappointed. Was hoping that the Melissa and Doug brand along with Miss Rachel could be counted on for quality. Will return and probably try another one in case this was a one-off.
1 reply from Shelly team - 2 months ago
Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to email us. We take the quality of our toys very seriously, and are sorry to hear you are having trouble with your sound puzzle. Here are a few important details to know about our sound puzzles: They’re light-activated, and once new batteries have been installed, it’s best to use the puzzle in a brightly lit room. When you remove a puzzle piece from the board, you’ll see a little circle, which is the light sensor. Depending on the style, once the sensor has been exposed to light, you’ll hear the sound OR when you place the puzzle piece back on the board. If playing with your puzzle in a well-lit room does not make each piece “sound off” consistently, please give us a call at 800 284 3948 and we'll be more than happy to help you. Please have the puzzle nearby when you call so that we can get some information from the puzzle itself. Thanks so much for supporting our company. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
Great concept, needs refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
blueballerina - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
The Ms. Rachel Alphabet Puzzle is a fantastic concept, combining learning with interactive fun. My little one loves Ms. Rachel, so this was a must-have. The idea of associating letters with sounds and music is brilliant. However, there are some significant design flaws that hold it back. The sensors on the letters are *way* too sensitive. Even if you're just trying to maneuver one letter into its spot, if it gets *close* to another letter's sensor, that other letter will trigger and start playing its sound. This makes for a very chaotic and often frustrating experience, especially for younger toddlers who are still developing their fine motor skills. It disrupts the intended learning process and can be overwhelming. If the sensitivity of the sensors could be adjusted, or perhaps if they only activated when firmly placed in their designated spot, this puzzle would be a real winner. As it stands, it's a good idea that needs some serious tweaking to live up to its potential.
Learn by playing
5 out of 5 stars
angelat287_817 - 3 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's a wonderful game for my 3-year-old son, it's a fun way to learn by playing. I liked the packaging and shape of the game, although it is not so durable.
Good in theory
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
MGWIII - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Stopped working on the same day. :(
1 reply from Shelly team - 3 months ago
Hi! We take the quality of our toys very seriously, and we are sorry to hear you're having trouble with your sound puzzle. Just a quick note about our sound puzzles: they’re light-activated, so once you’ve installed fresh batteries, it’s best to use the puzzle in a well-lit room. When you lift a piece off the board, you’ll notice a little circle, which is the light sensor. You will hear the sound when the piece is removed from the board and the sensor is exposed to light. Please give us a call at 800-284-3948. We will be happy to help get this sorted out for you right away! Your friends at Melissa & Doug
Broken
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Momof2 - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Product does not work. Great idea but it doesn’t repeat the sound or letter . To good to be true! I will return product
1 reply from Shelly team - 3 months ago
Hi! We take the quality of our toys very seriously, and we are sorry to hear you're having trouble with your sound puzzle. Just a quick note about our sound puzzles: they’re light-activated, so once you’ve installed fresh batteries, it’s best to use the puzzle in a well-lit room. When you lift a piece off the board, you’ll notice a little circle, which is the light sensor. You will hear the sound when the piece is removed from the board and the sensor is exposed to light. Please give us a call at 800-284-3948. We will be happy to help get this sorted out for you right away! Your friends at Melissa & Doug
Not worth the $$
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Bs Mom - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
My LO loves Ms Rachel. I love the idea of this puzzle but the sounds for the letters are so inconsistent. We have had this for less than a week, more than half the time it doesn’t make a sound when you move the letters and the other times it says a different letter than the one you use. Not worth $30.
1 reply from Shelly team - 3 months ago
Hi! We take the quality of our toys very seriously, and we are sorry to hear you're having trouble with your sound puzzle. Just a quick note about our sound puzzles: they’re light-activated, so once you’ve installed fresh batteries, it’s best to use the puzzle in a well-lit room. When you lift a piece off the board, you’ll notice a little circle, which is the light sensor. You will hear the sound when the piece is removed from the board and the sensor is exposed to light. Please give us a call at 800-284-3948. We will be happy to help get this sorted out for you right away! Your friends at Melissa & Doug
Must have for a toddler!
5 out of 5 stars
barbarab132_6551 - 4 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had the wonderful opportunity to get to try the Ms Rachel Wooden phonics alphabet sound puzzle complimentary in exchange for my honest review. I have to say my nephew loved it! He plays with it all the time and he learned his alphabet very quickly. This is a great product and honestly the schools should have it for kids to learn with! It helps them have hands on as well as sounds when learning the letters! To me it’s a must have!
A good intro to letters!
4 out of 5 stars
oliviab385_7628 - 4 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The puzzle feels like very nice quality with sturdy wood and vibrant colors. Our toddler struggled with independent play as letters/letter sounds are still new to him. With our help he was much more interested and I am sure he will become more interested as he gets older/more confident. The sound wasn’t too loud but was clear!
Ms Rachel For The Win
5 out of 5 stars
meowsskurs_3457 - 4 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ms Rachel is such a HIT in our family. My children’s age 2-7 enjoyed using this wooden puzzle together. The quality is perfect (no sharp edges). Very durable! My kids love the alphabet sounds it makes.
Okay Puzzle
4 out of 5 stars
hannahbed18_7829 - 4 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We received this product to review and gave it to my 18 month old daughter. The puzzle says it’s for 0+ but the first thing was there wasn’t any batteries so my kid was losing her mind while I tried to scramble to find some. Then, the puzzle seems a little glitchy as the letters don’t always work when you lift them and sometimes other letters that aren’t lifted work. So that’s not great. I do like that the letters give phonetic sounds which is nice. My daughter likes the puzzle well enough. I like that you can turn off the noises too. For me I’m concerned that it’s Miss Rachel themed as we don’t support her because of her indoctrinating of children. But if you like her then you might as well give this puzzle a try.
My son loves it!
5 out of 5 stars
wendicactus_4861 - 4 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ms. Rachel's Phonics alphabet sound puzzle is a big hit with my toddler! My son is 2 1/2, and learning letters so this brightly colored wooden puzzle is perfect to help him also learn the sounds. Each letter says the name of the letter and sound when it is placed in its spot on the puzzle. The puzzle does require batteries if you want to hear Ms Rachel say the letter and sound. Each letter is lightweight and easy for small fingers to grasp. Even after he dropped it, the puzzle appears to be durable and will last until my infant daughter is old enough to play with it too.
fun and interactive for toddlers
5 out of 5 stars
shahinnnn_9470 - 4 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a interactive toy and keep my growing toddler occupied. When you take out each alphabet, it has a sound pronouncing each letter and it’s a good learning toy to improve kids pronunciation.
Good puzzle
3 out of 5 stars
marthaz651e_2880 - 4 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Did not really liked the puzzle it’s easy for the letters to fall out does not have any type of grip also does not includes any battery (like all toys) however the sound quality is good and also it will help my little one to learn the abcs.
1 reply from care team - 4 months ago
Hi! Thanks so much for commenting. We are really glad you took the time to share your thoughts. Comments from people like you help us continue to learn and grow and make the best possible toys, crafts, and games. Listening carefully to all feedback — whether positive or negative — is the reason we are still here. We will be sure to pass your thoughts along. Your Friends at Melissa & Doug