Alphabet Flash Action

A lively alphabet adventure begins a lifetime word journey! A purple dinosaur displays questions and answers that help preschoolers and kindergartners learn the alphabet and letter-picture and letter-sound associations through three levels of play. First, match an uppercase letter to a lowercase letter. If you see a question mark, listen carefully and then choose the correct answer in one of the three small windows. Next, match a letter to a picture whose beginning sound starts with that letter. Finally, do mixed questions! Taking a while to answer? The dinosaur will wake up and talk: “Did you know dinosaurs lay eggs?” “It gets kind of boring when your friends are extinct.” Answer 5 questions and earn a lively, prehistoric critter animation reward. Audio praise, including “You know your letters” and “Dino-riffic!” increase motivation. Corrective feedback such as “A slip of the finger,” gently re-directs little learners. For more practice, tap the ABC button. Choose a letter and see both uppercase and lowercase displayed, along with a trio of words starting with that letter. Each word brings up an illustration and pronunciation. Need help? Tap the purple question mark. Feeling creative? Switch to the ABC coloring book with a palette of 16 colors and a gallery of 26 images your little artist can customize—again and again! Features • Three levels of learning play • Reward animations at intervals • Audio praise and corrective feedback Skills: ABCs; alphabet; letter-picture associations; letter-sound associations; uppercase letters; lowercase letters focus; hand-eye coordination; fine motor skills; following directions