VTech Alphabert Parents' Manual page 9

ALPHABERT THE READY TO READ ROBOT
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 4 - SOUNDS OF WORDS
3. An object animation will appear on the LCD screen that corresponds with the
object button that was pressed.
How Can You Help?
• Encourage your child to sound out the words with the friendly robot. Remind
your child to look at the letters within the word while he or she is sounding out
the word.
• Using the object words from the learning toy, write each of the words on cards.
Have your child try sounding them out on his or her own. If your child does it
correctly, have him or her illustrate the word on the back of the card. See how
many your child can recognize.
• Using the cards mentioned above, lay two words out in front of your child and
say the name of the word slowly for your child. Allow him or her to decide
which word you have said. Check the back of the card for the correct
illustration.
ACTIVITY 5 - MISSING LETTERS
This activity strengthens spelling skills. Your child must decide which letter is
missing in order to complete the word. He or she must rely on the knowledge of
letter sounds in order to complete this activity. Using the objects from the learning
toy, your child will be asked to tell which letter is missing in order to complete the
word. Your child may refer to the letter buttons for help.
Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child
Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child Learning Benefits for Your Child- The Missing Letters activity provides opportunities
for your child to spell words correctly. The main objective is for your child to
recognize that there is a letter missing from the word. It also teaches your child
how to correctly spell some short words.
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Press the Missing Letters activity button. You
will hear a sound effect followed by "Can you
find the missing letter? Let's try!" You will then
hear a question, for example, "What letter is
missing in the word block?"
(continued)
What letter is
missing in the
word "block?"
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