LeapFrog Letter Factory Phonics

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Amazon.com The LeapFrog Letter Factory Phonics teaches letter names and sounds in a fun, interactive way. Appropriate for children who are at least two years old, this learning toy lets little learners to place the 26 letter tiles of the alphabet in the factory to hear songs that teach the corresponding letter names and sounds. With its tactile play, amusing songs, and convenient portability, the Letter Factory Phonics provides an engaging way for your child to build early literacy skills at home or while traveling. 26 singing letters bring the alphabetto life! View larger . Musical Tiles Talk, Teach, and Sing Based on the award-winning Letter Factory DVDs (sold separately), the Letter Factory Phonics introduces children to the alphabet through the Alphabet Song and hands-on play. When children insert one of the 26 letter tiles into the battery-powered Letter Factory reader and press it into place, the unit plays a song about the letter and sound. Moving the letters into and out of the reader not only helps children learn their ABCs, but also helps develop fine motor skills. Kids can place letter tiles in the "factory" to hear songs. View larger . An additional button atop the unit allows children to hear the Alphabet Song, reinforcing what they've learned. For added convenience, a sliding switch allows the user to set the volume to the desired high, low, or off setting. The Letter Factory Phonics will automatically shut off after 15 seconds of inactivity to conserve battery power. Designed for Easy Portability and Storage The compact size of the Letter Factory Phonics makes it ideal for home use, at school, or on the road. The lightweight, detachable Letter Factory reader sits snugly atop a plastic pail that doubles as a storage unit for the 26 letter tiles. For easy transport, the pail has a bright yellow handle printed with the letters of the alphabet. Singing Letters Bring the Alphabet to Life Using the Letter Factory Phonics is a fun and simple way for children to learn the alphabet. Children as young as two years old should have no problem placing the letter tiles into the factory and pressing the button for play. While children will enjoy the playful songs and phonics, parents will appreciate the unit's portable, storage-friendly design. What's in the Box LeapFrog Letter Factory Phonics reader, storage pail, 26 letter tiles, three AAA batteries, and instructions. At a Glance: Letter tiles and songs teach children phonics Letter tiles and songs teach children phonics Placing tiles helps children learn fine motor skills Placing tiles helps children learn fine motor skills Plays the Alphabet Song at the touch of a button Plays the Alphabet Song at the touch of a button Offers high, low, and off volume settings Offers high, low, and off volume settings Bucket design is portable and easy to store Bucket design is portable and easy to store Age/Weight Requirements: Two years and up Two years and up Assembly Requirements: Three AAA batteries (included) Three AAA batteries (included) From the Manufacturer Twenty-six singing letters bring the alphabet to life. Based on the award-winning Letter Factory DVD, this learning toy teaches letter names and sounds in a fun, interactive way. 26 singing letters bring the alphabet to life. Based on the award-winning Letter Factory DVD, little learners place letter tiles in the “factory” to hear songs that teach the corresponding letter names and sounds. Utilizes a system that is supported by teachers and has helped more than 7 million children* practice phonics in a fun way. Tactile play with the individual letter tiles helps reinforce the curriculum. Letter Factory Phonics is appropriate for children ages 2+ years. Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning. Based on total sales of LeapFrog Fridge Phonics toys as of December 2011.