These fantastic new Magnetic Letter Kids shapes are a beginning step in learning how to print the Upper Case Letters. Throught placing the magnetic shapes, children are taking the initial steps in learning letter recognition, shapes of the pieces, top-to-bottom piece placement, directionality concepts through the "visual" position of the children, and improving their overall fine and gross motor skills with the supplemental activities in the program. A set of the Letter Kids includes 48 different various shapes. They are 6 inches tall and are designed to lie on the tins they come in. Grades: Pre-K to K.