Recently, we've been playing with the over-sized (10.5" x 4.5") flashcards by Alphabotz to learn our basic phonics of the English language. I say "playing", because when we're working with them, we forget that we're learning because they are so fun!
What is an Alphabotz flashcard? It's a card that depicts a different robot, or Alphabotz, and children learn about phonics through visual clues, sound association and stats. Kids can play with them on their own, play cool games in a group, or sit with an adult for a more in depth learning experience. Know what else is cool? The flashcards are compatible with a standard dry erase marker!
Designed and created by a mother and teacher, Alphabotz flashcards will take learning and reading to a whole new level of learning through having a good time.
The cards are so versatile that they are well suited for the +3 crowd all the way through early reader. What we love about these cards is how they are a great tool for the preschooler just learning letter recognition all the way through the elementary age child who is learning to put letters together to form words.
With my 5 year old, we're working one nailing the difference between a consonant and vowel, and the difference between a "short" and "long" vowel sound.
Don't believe us? It was recently named one of Dr. Toy's "100 Best Products" for 2009 and a Tillywig Toy & Media Award Brain Child Award!
GET YOUR OWN (with a coupon)! Purchase a set of Alphabotz flashcards ($19.95 retail) off Amazon and enter KSBLOGS1 at checkout to receive 20% off! Discount good only through 12/18 on Amazon.
WIN A SET! We're giving away a set of Alphabotz to one lucky Simple reader. To enter, visit the Alphabotz website and come back here telling us one thing you learned about the cards!
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These are great! As the child learns the story of the Alphabot, they learn the sound recognitions and words that go along with that particular one. Great tool to work with.
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I learned that each card contains stats on the Alphabot, including their ability and secret phrase. They look wonderful!
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I learned that Alphabt was designed by a parent and teacher to engage and build confidence in beginning readers.JD
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I love that they tell stories. I would love to win some!
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These cards are nothing short of amazing! we homeschool, and have purchase several different flashcards to get all the phonic pieces, and these have everything you need in one place! I love them!
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they have 50 cards in a set and I like the Imposonator cards, that is a hard concept for kids and the cards would make it easier to learn
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Great giveaway! I learned that they made the top 100 toy list on Dr. Toy! The site also won an addy award!
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I saw that the cards are rated among the top 100 by Dr Toy!
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