You can buy plastic/magnetic letters and numbers in any department store toy area. Those work well for introducing someone to the shapes and can be moved around easily. They cost very little, and both capital and small letters are available Sincerely, Vicky Prahin Phone: 800-323-4238 Web Site: www.hadley.edu <http://www.hadley.edu> to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.