Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Phonics Fun! Set with Ace Pen Add some fun to phonics practice with this colorful, interactive Hot Dots Jr. set and Acethe Talking, Teaching Dog pen. Includes 160 lessons on 80 double-sided activity cards and Acethe Talking, Teaching Dog pen. Press Ace to an answer dothe offers affirmative "ruffs" and encouraging words for correct responses, and gentle redirection for incorrect responses. Richly illustrated phonics lessons cover the alphabet, letter sounds, long and short vowels, beginning reading comprehension, and more! Encourages self-paced independent learning and builds academic confidence. Prepares children for reading success! Interactive pen can be used with any Hot Dots and Hot Dots Jr books, activities, and card sets for endless learning and fun! Winner of National Association of Parenting Publications Awards and Learning Magazine Teacher's Choice Award. Ace Pen requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Playful, interactive learning Provides confidence-building feedback Encourages independent learning 80 Richly illustrated double-sided Activity Cards that prepare preschoolers in the following areas: alphabet, long and short vowels, blends, digraphs and more Set features Acethe Talking, Teaching Dog Pen. He cheers for correct answers and gently redirects children when they answer incorrectly Ace Pen requires 2 AAA batteries (not included)