Hot Dots Jr. Let's Master Kindergarten Reading Book
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Web ID: 17830062Great gift
Educational and fun
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My daughter loves all the Hot Dot sets. We are definitely going to buy more!
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READ THIS REVIEW IF PEN ALWAYS SAYS INCORRECT! I FIXED IT!
First, let me say that there are no instructions required for this to work. When it's working properly the pen should automatically respond correct or incorrect accordingly when a dot in the notebook is lightly presses with the black tip. I was pulling my hair out and convinced we were doing something wrong until I read on here that many people were having the same problem with the pen always responding that the answer is incorrect. Read below for the quick fix. I took the pen apart and discovered the black tip was sticking out way too far for it to function. There's a contact pad (similar to a remote control button) that the tip must contact for it to work properly. Ours was sticking out almost 1/4" when we got it. If yours is like this, the tip needs to be pushed in until it's sticking out only 1/16"-1/8". The way it's designed, you can't just push the black tip in, but luckily you don't need to take it apart to fix it either. Just wedge a very small flatblade screwdriver between the tip and the plastic on the front (dog's face) side. You MUST insert the screwdriver on this side or the opposite side of the tip for this fix to work. Then, gently push the screwdriver inward (up toward the dog's head) and push on the black tip at the same time in the same direction. You'll know when to stop because the tip will bottom out. You may need to remove the batteries to reset it, but it should be working correctly once you put it the batteries back in and try to use it again. I hope this helps someone else!
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Perfect for my kindergartener
This product is perfect for my kindergartener! She is starting to identify her letter sounds and associate it with words/pictures and her progress has improved because of this! She loves that the pen makes fun sounds and loves the interactive element of it. Highly recommend!
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My kids love it!
My kids love this! I even love the packaging how it's so kid friendly and they can open it up themselves. I bought an extra pen so that both my kids can utilize the books at the same time. My kids love the dog pen's reaction. There are two books provided. The first book is easier so it's great for my younger and the book 2 is a bit more challenging so it's great for my older one. Book 1 focuses on the letters and book 2 focuses on phonics and also incorporates math with shape and math words which is great! I'd definitely recommend this product for children ages 3-6.
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Lifesaver for both working parents or stay at homes
The Hot Dots Jr. Kinder reading set is so engaging and fun for my kids! Both my 3 and 5 year old really dove into them and had so much fun doing each page. The pen talks to you and lets you know if the answer is correct or wrong. My younger one really likes the dog pen that was included with the set, while my 5 year old enjoys the sleek silver one that I purchased. Having two pens allows both kids to use the set simultaneously. I love how the kids can independently do busy work. I wish I had known about this product at the beginning of quarantine! I will definitely be purchasing the subsequent reading and math sets.
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Good value, easy to use - tech that doesn't involve a screen
We wanted something to supplement remote learning and this is a good option that is easy to use. Our kindergartner can do this on his own once we get him started. I like the spiral notebook because it makes it lie flat unlike other workbooks. This is a good way to use technology that doesn't involve a screen.
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Fun Interactive Learning Tool
We've been using workbooks this Summer to prepare my son for Kindergarten this Fall. I just ordered this set to use to break up the monotony of doing workbooks and worksheets. My son loves it! He can do it on his own and the interactive pen makes it fun for him. As soon as he saw me opening up the package, he wanted to give it a try. He went through the first book pretty quickly and is using the second book now. The later sections of book two will be good practice for him once he starts school, as they are the more difficult lessons in the set. It's a fun teaching tool that is easy for kids to do on their own and a great supplemental activity.
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