Je lis en couleurs, j'observe en noir et blanc
A reading kit that makes words come alive.
Designed to help children visually engage with the structure of language through color, story, and hands-on play.
What is it?
Reading through color and curiosity.
"Je lis en couleurs, j'observe en noir et blanc" is ManiThink's first learning kit. A thoughtfully designed reading experience that uses color as a visual support to help children notice, understand and engage with the structure of words. Created by a Speech-Language Pathologist and Learning Support Teacher, every element of the kit has been carefully chosen to make early literacy feel meaningful, playful and achievable.
What's inside
Everything a child needs to start reading with confidence.
The kit brings together a storybook, manipulatives and visual tools, all working together to support the child's reading journey.
Children's storybook
A beautifully illustrated story that introduces children to reading in a warm, engaging way.
Colored markers
Used to draw, color, and interact directly with the book as they follow what they read, turning reading into an active, hands-on experience.
Cat figurine
A playful character that accompanies the story and helps children connect with the narrative.
Word cards
Hands-on cards for reading words from the story.
Image cards
Visual support cards that help children connect words to meaning.
Sight-word cards
High-frequency words presented visually to build reading fluency.
Parent guide
A clear, practical guide to help parents and educators use the kit with confidence.
The approach
Learning to read, one color at a time.
The kit is built around a simple but powerful idea: when children can see the structure of language, they can engage with it more deeply. Color becomes a bridge between what children see and what they hear.
See
Colors help children visually notice the different parts of words: syllables, sounds and patterns become visible.
Say
Children connect what they see with the sounds they say, building the phonological awareness that underpins reading.
Build
Hands-on cards and activities encourage children to actively work with words: sorting, matching and constructing.
Read
Children gradually use these skills to read meaningful words and sentences with growing confidence.
Who is it for?
Designed for every child's reading journey.
Parents
Use the kit at home to support your child's reading in a relaxed, playful way.
Teachers
Integrate the kit into early literacy lessons as a visual and hands-on complement to your existing approach.
Learning support professionals
Use the kit with children who need additional visual or multisensory support in their reading development.
Speech-language therapists
A practical tool for phonological awareness and early literacy work in therapy sessions.
Be the first to know
The kit will be launching soon in Lebanon.
We're putting the finishing touches on "Je lis en couleurs, j'observe en noir et blanc" and preparing for launch. Join the waiting list to be among the first to know when it's available and to receive exclusive early access.