This step-by-step phonics program includes hours of independent, motivating, interactive instruction and games. Friendly characters introduce letters, letter sounds, words, and more through rhymes and songs. Children learn by listening and responding by pressing the pictures, letters and words on Phonics Pad's beautifully illustrated touch-sensitive cards. Includes 128 interactive lessons on early learning readiness skills (letters, numbers, colors, shapes, rhymes), phonics (consonants, vowels, blends, digraphs), and beginning reading. Features LEDs to motivate and guide gameplay and standard 1/4' headphone jack for silent learning (headphones sold separately). Requires four C batteries (not included) or an AC adapter (sold separately). Grades PreK and up.
