User's Manual AlphaBert’s Sonic Phonics™ AlphaBert’s Learn-to-Read System™
Dear Parent, At VTech®, we know how important learning to read is to your child’s future. That’s why we created AlphaBert’s Learn-to-Read System™ - a progressive line of interactive learning products uniquely designed to teach your child how to read, while making the experience fun and rewarding. This progressive system eliminates the guesswork when selecting learning toys for your child.
AlphaBert’s Sonic Phonics™ LCD SCREEN SPROCKET VOLUME CONTROL SWITCH ON BUTTON OFF BUTTON ARROW BUTTONS ACTIVITY BUTTONS ENTER BUTTON HELP BUTTON LETTER BUTTONS TO BEGIN PLAY 1. To begin play, press the ON BUTTON. The keyboard will pop out slightly and you will hear a short opening tune. AlphaBert will identify himself, then Sprocket will turn and look at AlphaBert then turn forward again, kicking his legs and waving his hand and identify himself. AlphaBert will then encourage you to select an activity.
TO BEGIN PLAY 9. Beginning & Ending Blends 10. Rhyming Words 11. Word Groups 12. Word Scramble 13. Letter Catch 14. Hangman 15. Memory Challenge 16. Hear A Song 3.Press the HELP BUTTON to repeat the question, or to receive the answer to the question. 4. To adjust the volume, turn the red dial to the left for high volume or to the right for low volume. 5. AlphaBert’s eye will turn towards Sprocket each time he asks a question, and Sprocket will turn to look at AlphaBert. 6.
9. To turn the unit OFF, press the OFF BUTTON or push in the keyboard. AlphaBert’s Sonic Phonics™ - ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY 1 - LEARNING LETTERS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Select the activity Learning Letters by pressing the activity button. You will hear a sound effect followed by “Let’s learn the letters and their sounds. Press a button.” 2. Press a letter button to hear the letter identified followed by an object that begins with that letter. For example, press the letter H button.
UPPERCASE AND LOWERCASE LETTERS ACTIVITY 2 - UPPERCASE AND LOWERCASE LETTERS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Select the activity Uppercase and Lowercase Letters by pressing the activity button. You will hear a sound effect followed by “Let’s learn uppercase and lowercase letters.” 2. An uppercase letter will appear on the top line of the screen and three lowercase letters will appear on the bottom line. The first letter will be highlighted with the cursor.
2. A letter and a blank space will appear on the screen. AlphaBert will ask a question, for example, “What letter comes before the letter h?” 4. When the correct letter is selected, AlphaBert will look at Sprocket, Sprocket will wave his hand and respond with a positive phrase such as “Yeah! You’re crankin’ now!” The screen will display the two letters in the correct order. 5. If an incorrect answer is selected, you will hear a sound effect and an encouraging phrase such as “Uh-oh! Short circuit.
ACTIVITY 5 - WORD CHALLENGE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: WORD CHALLENGE/ BEGINNING LETTERS 1. Select the activity Word Challenge by pressing the activity button. You will hear a sound effect followed by “Can you find the object?” 2. A word will appear on the screen, then three pictures will appear and a flashing cursor highlighting the first picture. 3. To select the correct answer, use the arrow buttons to scroll through the answers. When you have highlighted your answer, press the enter button. 4.
4.If an incorrect answer is selected, you will hear a sound effect and an encouraging phrase such as “That answer doesn’t compute. Try again!” The question will be repeated. If an incorrect answer is selected a second time, AlphaBert and Sprocket will show you the correct answer. ACTIVITY 7 - MISSING LETTERS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: 1.Select the activity Missing Letters by pressing the activity button. You will hear a sound effect followed by “Can you find the missing letter in the word?” 2.
ACTIVITY 8 - MISSING VOWELS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: MISSING VOWELS/ BEGINNING & ENDING BLENDS 1. Select the activity Missing Vowels by pressing the activity button. You will hear a sound effect followed by “A, E, I, O and U are vowels.” 2. A word will appear on the screen with blank spaces where the vowels belongs. AlphaBert will ask you to find the missing vowels in the word. For example, “Can you find the missing vowel in the word dress?” 3.
3.Use the arrows to move the cursor back and forth. When you have selected your answer, press the enter button. 4.When the correct answer is selected, AlphaBert will look at Sprocket, Sprocket will wave his hand and respond with a positive phrase such as “Woohoo! That’s electrifying!” The correct answer will be identified. 5.If an incorrect answer is selected, you will hear a sound effect and an encouraging phrase such as “That answer doesn’t compute. Try again!” Then the question will be repeated.
ACTIVITY 11 - WORD GROUPS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Select the activity Word Groups by pressing the activity button. You will hear a sound effect followed by “Can you find the object that doesn’t belong?” 2. Three pictures will appear on the screen with a flashing cursor highlighting the first picture. WORD GROUPS/ WORD SCRAMBLE 3. To select your answer, use the arrow buttons to scroll through the choices. When you have hightlighted your answer, press the enter button. 4.
3. Press the letter buttons to unscramble the word. You must spell the word from left to right. Once you press a letter, it will automatically be placed in the first available blank space on the screen. Use the arrow keys to make adjustments to your answer. 4. When the correct answer is selected, AlphaBert will look at Sprocket, then Sprocket will wave his hand and respond with a positive phrase such as “Woohoo! That’s electrifying!” The correct answer will be identified. 5.
5. If an incorrect answer is selected, you will hear a sound effect and an encouraging phrase such as “That answer doesn’t compute. Try again!” The question will be repeated. If an incorrect answer is selected a third time, AlphaBert and Sprocket will show you the correct answer. 6. Press the Help button once to reveal the first letter in the word. Press it a second time to reveal the answer. ACTIVITY 14 - HANGMAN ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Select the activity Hangman by pressing the activity button.
ACTIVITY 15 - MEMORY CHALLENGE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Select the activity Memory Challenge by pressing the activity button. You will hear a sound effect followed by “Follow me!” 2. AlphaBert will ask you to follow him by pressing the correct sequence of objects. The objects will appear on the screen as they are identified. 3. When the correct answer is selected another object will be added to the sequence. There is a maximum of 6 objects per sequence. 4.
g. Pease Porridge Hot h. Polly Wolly Doodle i. Row, Row, Row Your Boat j. Sailing, Sailing k. Shenendoah l. Sing A Song of Sixpence m. Skip to My Lou n. Take Me Out to the Ball Game o. The Wheels on the Bus p. Three Little Kittens q. Pop! Goes the Weasel r. The Alphabet Song s. My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean t. Camptown Races u. Did You Ever See A Lassie? v. Farmer in the Dell w. Frére Jacques x. Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush y. Hickory Dickory Dock z.
AlphaBert’s Sonic Phonics™ - BATTERIES BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF. 2. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit. Use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover. 3. Insert 4 new “AA” batteries following the diagram inside the battery box. (The use of new, alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.) 4. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure the battery cover.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF To preserve battery life, the AlphaBert’s Sonics Phonics™ learning toy will turn off automatically after approximately two minutes without input. The unit can be turned on again by pressing the ON BUTTON. Note: If for some reason the program/activity stops working, then please follow these steps: 1. Please turn the unit off. 2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries. 3. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries. 4. Turn the unit on.
AlphaBert’s Sonics Phonics™ - MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. 2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat source. 3. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period of time. 4. Do not drop the unit on hard surfaces or try to dismantle it. 5. Do not expose the unit to moisture or water.
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