Nixon Education, PO Box 46, Spencerville, MD (2026)

We have been selling our mats since 2002! She has earned her earned 3 degrees in this field culminating with a Ph.D.. She has done extensive research in the area of phonology and literacy. Debby Nixon studied extensively in the areas of early literacy, reading, spelling, and phonology. After teaching in the classroom for t

welve years, Debby developed literacy programs and products while working at the education service centers in the Houston area. Debby is an all level reading specialist with kindergarten, ESL, learning disabilities and dyslexia areas of specialization. She also assisted in the creation of Earobics Literacy Launch as Director of General Education Curriculum Development for Cognitive Concepts. Some of Debby's programs are:

The Dyslexia Intervention Program
The Spelling Improvement Program
The Handwriting Improvement Program
The Written Expression Improvement Program
Multisensory Direct Instruction of Language for Grades 1-3
Direct Instruction of Language and Literature for Grades 3 and above
Multisensory Language Arts in Kindergarten
Dysgraphia Assessment
Dyslexia Assessment

Debby passed away in February 2013.

08/19/2026

We will be unavailable to process orders or provide quotes for districts between 8/28/2026 and at least 9/5/2026 for health reasons ❤️

06/07/2026

📢 Educators, SLPs, OTs, Tutors, Parents—We Need Your Help! 📢

We are creating all new artwork for our products! For our keyword sound section of the lower case mats, we want to know what you prefer.

🗳️ Which image style do you prefer?
1️⃣ Cartoon Animal Style (Like the alligator!)
2️⃣ Simple Image Style (Like the apple!)
3️⃣ Other (Tell us in the comments!)

Drop your vote and the grade level you teach below!

Please note: The featured designs are proprietary drafts and the exclusive property of Nixon Speech and Language, LLC and Nixon Education Supplies. All rights reserved. Do not copy or distribute.

05/31/2026

Florida Center for Reading Research and summer reading advice!

Check out what The Florida Center for Reading Research shared:

"Looking for ways to support early literacy at home this summer? Check out this Institute of Education Sciences resource developed by our colleagues here at FCRR!

📚 A Resource for Parents and Caring Adults of Children in Grades K–3: Supporting Your Child's Reading at Home

Parents and caregivers play a powerful role in helping children become confident readers. This REL Southeast infographic, based on the What Works Clearinghouse Practice Guide Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade, gives families simple, practical ways to support their child's reading development at home.

It breaks down the four foundational reading skills children develop in grades K–3 and offers easy activities, examples, and tips to use during everyday interactions."

Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/HomeReadingTips

05/25/2026

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here! 🎡✨

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Nixon Education Supplies Founder’s Legacy Giveaway. Reading your tributes to my mom, Debby Nixon, and seeing your passion for your schools has made this entire week incredibly special.

Because we had a select group of dedicated educators complete every single step, the odds were high—and today, we get to celebrate three incredible schools!

Check out the video below to watch the live draw, and join me in congratulating our winners:

🏆 GRAND PRIZE (60-Mat Bundle): Abiding Savior Academy

🥈 SECOND PRIZE (30-Mat Bundle): Union Grove Elementary

✨ BONUS DRAW (9-Mat Starter Package): Paddlesack Elementary

To our winning educators, check your email inbox today so we can coordinate shipping these packages directly to your classrooms! 📦🏫

Thank you for helping me keep my mom's passion for tactile education moving forward.

05/13/2026

Comment on the original post!

Also, availability will be minimal for a couple of weeks in mid-June due to an upcoming surgery (rescheduled from March). So, if you are looking to order mats before the end of school year or for summer tutoring, get your order in soon ❤️

05/10/2026

✨ ANNOUNCING: The Nixon Education Supplies Founder's Legacy Giveaway! ✨

To celebrate the birthday month and honor the lasting legacy of our founder, Debby Nixon, we are giving away 5 AMAZING PACKAGES of Math-MATics and Alphabet Learning Mats to support schools and educators!

🏆 THE PRIZES:
• 1 Grand Prize: 60-Mat School Bundle
• 1 Second Prize: 30-Mat School Bundle
• 3 Bonus Prizes: Individual 3-Mat Starter Sets

📝 HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ COMMENT below with the name of a School, District, or Program and its City/State. (Examples: "Springfield Elementary, IL" or "Special Education Dept, Boston, MA").
2️⃣ REGISTER by clicking the link in our bio/website to complete the official entry form.

📅 DATES: Entries open NOW and close May 24, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST.

Help us get these tactile learning tools into the hands of students who need them most. Check out the full details and official rules on our website: nixoneducation.com/founders-legacy-giveaway-2026/

No purchase necessary. Open to US/PR residents 18+. This giveaway is not affiliated with Meta, Instagram, LinkedIn, or any social media.

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PO Box 46
Spencerville, MD
20868

Telephone

+13018796841

Website

http://www.alphabetmats.com/, http://nixonspeechandlanguage.com/

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