Learn Letters with Captain Cat

Note: This lite version of Learn ABC Letters with Captain Cat has access to two out of the seven letter sets.

Learn ABC Letters with Captain Cat invites your preschool-aged children to join along on an enchanting voyage through the alphabet waters, to learn the names and shapes of the alphabet letters, practice letter recognition, and easily find letters in context of words and the alphabetical order. Each activity has a separate learning objective and a different game.

The game teaches the alphabet to the children one set of letters at a time. We split the alphabet into seven sets: ABC, DEF, GHIJ, KLMN, OPQR, STUV, WXYZ. As the children complete the activities for a particular letter set, they build a specific boat. This gives them motivation to play and learn.

This app does not teach the phonetic sounds that the alphabet letters make. Knowing how the letters are pronounced is a separate educational goal, which is covered in Intellijoy's separate app, Kids ABC Phonics. Including phonics in this app would detract from the focus and delight of this game.

This game covers seven activities:

✔ Naming Letters: A delightful way for kids to learn the names and appearances of each ABC alphabet letter at their own pace.

✔ Forming Letters: Kids assemble alphabet letters with colorful puzzle pieces to recall the familiar letters they've learned.

✔ Recognizing Letters: Fishing for alphabet fish as they swim by reinforces letter familiarity and its pronunciation.

✔ Identifying Letters in Context: This simple game teaches kids to recognize the alphabet letters as they appear in words. As a result, they learn that words are made up of letters.

✔ Matching Upper Case to Lower Case Letters: This activity reinforces that each letter has two variations; one upper and one lower case letter. The child will enjoy matching the letters to each other to build a raft.

✔ Distinguish between Upper Case and Lower Case Letters: Listen and search for the upper case or lower case letter and toss it to the dolphin for some fun!

✔ Ordering the ABC's: The child explores the deep sea to find letter-coins, and uses these to create a segment of four letters in a row within the alphabet.

Learn ABC Letters with Captain Cat is the first app in our Reading Curriculum Series. It is followed by Kids ABC Trains, Kids ABC Phonics, Kids Learn to Read, and Kids Sight Words.

Gameplay:

"Learn Letters with Captain Cat" is an interactive educational game designed to introduce young learners to the alphabet and letter recognition. Players embark on a space adventure with Captain Cat, a friendly feline who guides them through various levels. Each level focuses on a specific letter of the alphabet, presenting it in a variety of contexts to enhance comprehension.

Educational Value:

The game is designed to foster essential literacy skills, including:

* Letter Recognition: Players are introduced to each letter of the alphabet, both in uppercase and lowercase forms.

* Phonics: The game incorporates sound cues and animations to help players associate letters with their corresponding sounds.

* Vocabulary Building: Each level introduces new words that begin with the featured letter, expanding children's vocabulary.

Interactive Features:

To make learning engaging, the game features several interactive elements:

* Letter Tracing: Players trace the shape of each letter with their fingers on the touchscreen, reinforcing its form and sound.

* Letter Matching: Players match uppercase and lowercase letters to complete puzzles, developing visual discrimination skills.

* Letter-Sound Association: The game includes interactive animations that demonstrate how each letter is pronounced in different words.

Game Progression:

The game progresses through a series of levels, each introducing a new letter of the alphabet. Players complete various activities within each level, such as tracing letters, matching letters, and identifying words that begin with the featured letter. Upon completing a level, players earn a star and unlock the next letter.

Customization:

The game allows for customization options, enabling parents or educators to tailor the experience to each child's needs. These options include:

* Letter Selection: Parents can choose which letters to focus on, allowing for targeted practice or review.

* Difficulty Level: The game offers two difficulty levels, allowing children to progress at their own pace.

* Sound Effects: The game can be played with or without sound effects, providing a quieter or more engaging experience.

Conclusion:

"Learn Letters with Captain Cat" is an effective and engaging educational game that introduces young learners to the alphabet and letter recognition. Its interactive features, educational value, and customization options make it a valuable tool for early literacy development.