Alphabotz Superphonic Decoder Cards are flash cards depicting robots that teach children about phonics with visual clues, sound association and information about each character. Made for ages three and up, the set includes 46 colorful, oversized cards that are printed on durable card-stock and are stored in a sliding drawer box. The cards teach kids how to use decoding keys when coming across new word patners. The stats about each character make the sounds memorable and aid in development of letter recognition and phonemic awareness skills. It is no wonder these were invented by a mom elementary school teacher who found the market lacking for a fun and engaging way for children to learn to read.
As a parent I loved the storage box to keep all the cards together. The box is very sturdy and the drawer pull out is such a cool feature. I wish all companies gave that much thought to packaging. I also love how there are detailed instructions for the cards and also extra activities and games to play with the cards at different levels!
I’m not sure what specifically draws my son to the Alphabotz but he loves to just look through all the cards. He already knows all of his letters by sight but is still learning the sounds they make. The pictures, words and letters in upper and lower case help him to see the pattern words that begin with that letter. I think the visual cues are great and the overall bright colors and fun pictures make the cards interesting for him to look at. And I must say the secret phrases, which are somewhat like a tongue twister, are just so much fun to read out loud!
My only complaint with the system is that it takes some time to learn how exactly the Alphabotz work including Alphasquads like Cool Consonant Squad and Superphonic Vowel Squad. I’m sure this will come with time but at this age it gets a little bit confusing for my three year old. Right now we are both enjoying the time spent together just reading the cards and talking about them. I do plan to use the full system as my son grows into all its features. I always appreciate a learning system that will grow with my child!
Alphabotz Superphonic Decoder Cards received a 2009 Creative Child Magazine 2009 Preferred Choice Award and they were also named this fall on Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Children’s Products of 2009 list!
DISCOUNT: These cards retail for $19.95 and can be purchased directly from Amazon. Use this link to purchase them through Alphabotz directly and save 20% with code KSBLOGS1. But hurry, this offer expires 12/18/09.
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I learned that each ALPHABOTZ character represents a sound in the English language.
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I really like that the kids have an active part in learning and not only are they learning the alphabet but they’re learning critical thinking skills too!
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i like that the character cards show an item that begins with the letter on the alphabotz’ head
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Children not only learn the alphabet but they learning critical thinking skills as well.
I really like how there’s more than just 26 characters, because some letters have 2 sounds. Im currently teaching my 5 & 3 year old to read, and although they’re both doing GREAT, the different sounds the same letters make is difficult! wickedperfection83@yahoo.com
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I love that these are so much more fun and interesting! Like, the letter C, has a girl on there, with the words coco, etc.
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I love that each letter has it’s own individual character. What a fun way for children to learn the letters and alphabet!
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I love how unique each letter is!! Thanks for the chance.
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I love that they won an award – and every card is individual – they’re really not your run-of-the-mill learning cards, I like them!
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It teaches not just letters but sounds!
I love that the Characters are so friendly and fun– there is a lot of information on the cards– but it doesn’t seem overwhelming!! I would love to win these for my nephew!!
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What I love about the Alphabotz are all the adorable robot characters. They are so cute. This would be a really fun way for my grandson to learn. Thank you!
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They are very unique and will assist any child at their learning the alphabet and beyond. Thank you for the great opportunity,Keep up the good work.
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what I like best about the characters is that they are robots and my boy is so into robots right now. This would be should a great help
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I learned that Each ALPHABOTZ character represents a sound in the English language, and wears its identifying letter/sound on its chest… plus I think that when it comes out that Wee Man will love the Map to the Secret World of Alphabotz
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I learned that instead of formulas and worksheets, children get to unlock secrets and solve mysteries. Instead of rote memorization or rules, children become fascinated with character stories, songs, and stats which just happen to reinforce beginning reading skills.
I learned that instead of formulas and worksheets, children get to unlock secrets and solve mysteries. Instead of rote memorization or rules, children become fascinated with character stories, songs, and stats which just happen to reinforce beginning reading skills.
I like that it has the Uppercase and lower case letters!
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I like that a child can learn both sounds and letters. A child will definetely have fun playing with the cards + they’ll teach him.
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