Little i can't wait to meet his friends at school, but there's just one problem: he can't find his dot anywhere! Luckily, his letter friends from him are ready to help find a replacement for his dot from him—an acorn from Little a, a balloon from Little b, a clock from Little c... but nothing seems quite right. Can his friends help him find a new dot before the day is done? This adorable story will teach little ones their alphabet letters and sounds in a whole new way—with a surprising ending that is sure to delight.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Wow, your child! You've learned so much from watching this video. From Little a to Little z, you now know all the letters of the alphabet. You also know that you can find friends who can help you find what you're looking for. And, you know that sometimes the best thing we can find is something unexpected!
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Have your child go through the alphabet with you with each letter being associated with an object from the video. For example, talk about how Little A found an acorn and practice the sound it makes. - Read the story again and have your child point out objects in the room around them that start with the same letter. - Ask your child to draw a picture of Little i and the object he found at the end of the video. - Play a game of memory by having your child match the letters to the objects they went with in the story.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Name: Dot Hunt Instructions: You and your child take turns identifying letters and their sounds. You can pick any letter from the alphabet and help them find an object that starts with that letter. For example, if you pick 'A', your child can find an acorn and if you pick 'B', your child can find a balloon. At the end of the game, your child can find a new dot and be delighted!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
No matter how small, every problem can be solved with help from friends.