VTech Phonics Reading Center Parent's Manual To Using page 22

Fundamentals of reading learning toy

PHONICS READING CENTER

ACTIVITY 9 - SPELLING

How Can You Help?

• After your child has spelled a word correctly, have him or her tell you

the meaning of the word, and then use the word in a sentence. This is a

great way to see if your child understands the meaning of the word.

• Have your child write some of the words from this activity down on

paper. Your child may wish to use paint, crayons, or markers to show

the words that he or she is able to spell.

• Your child may practice reading the words that he or she can now

spell. Together with your child, say the name of the letters in the word

and then say the name of the word.

ACTIVITY 10 - MISSING VOWELS

This activity strengthens spelling skills by having your child decide which

vowel is missing in order to complete a word. Your child will be shown a

word with one blank space somewhere within the word. Below the word,

the letters of the vowels will appear. Your child must decide which letter is

the missing vowel in the word.

Learning Benefits for Your Child -

Learning Benefits for Your Child - The Missing Vowels activity provides a

good review of letter and sound recognition. When choosing an answer,

your child will have to decide between the five vowels.

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

Missing Vowels

1. Press the Missing Vowels

Missing Vowels

Missing Vowels touch sensitive ac-

tivity button and you will hear a short tune

followed by "Let's find the missing vowels."

2. The friendly voice will ask a random ques-

tion such as, "What vowel is missing in the

word ant?" The question animation will be

shown on the LCD screen with five vowels

for you to choose from.

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ACTIVITIES