Learning Resources Alpha-Bug Step ‘n’ Spell LER6907 Use And Care Manual

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Use and Care Guide

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Installing and Replacing the Batteries:

Requires: Philips Screwdriver

3 AA Batteries

Batteries should be installed or replaced by an adult. Alpha­Bug Step ‘n’ Spell™requires 3 AA batteries (not included).
The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the
control unit housing on the right side. To install batteries,
first undo the screw (use a Phillips screwdriver) and slide the
battery compartment door to the right. Install batteries as
indicated inside the compartment. (See back of guide for
additional notes on proper battery care).

How to Play:

First place the mat on the floor. Turn the mat on, set
difficulty level. You will hear Alpha-Bug say, "Hi! Good to
see you! Choose an activity! Step on my shoe!"

Choose a game by stepping on one of Alpha-Bug’s shoes!
Alpha-Bug’s shoes are labeled as: DISCOVER, SPELL, ABC
SONG, and MUSIC. You’ll notice that Alpha-Bug is also
holding a flag that says, CHANGE GAME. Step on CHANGE
GAME at any time to switch games.

Answer a question by stepping on a different letter on the
mat. There are two chances to answer each question
correctly. If you answer the same question incorrectly twice,
don’t worry! Alpha-Bug will move on to a new question.

To start a new game, step on the DISCOVER, SPELL, ABC

SONG or MUSIC shoe. During a game, you can press the
CHANGE GAME flag at any time to change the game!

Alpha-bug Step ‘n’ Spell ™ has two skill level settings for
both the DISCOVER and SPELL games. Beginning players
should start with Level 1 games. Level 2 games are designed
to be a little more challenging, with more advanced spelling
activities. Below is a brief description of each game so that
you can determine which level is the appropriate one for the
player.

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ON/OFF &

Volume Control

Level 1 and 2

Control

Battery

Compartment

Velcro strap and
carry handle for

easy travel

Music
Mode

ABC Song

Mode

Spell Mode

Discover

Mode

Operating the Alpha-Bug Step ‘n’ Spell

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Change

Game

Playing the Games:

Tur n ON the unit. Alpha-Bug will say, "Hi! Good to see you!
Choose an activity. Step on my shoe!"

DISCOVER MODE

This activity helps teach the basics of learning to recognize
letters and the sounds they make! Try Level 1 first and work
your way up to Level 2!

Level 1

In this game, you will be asked to some basic questions to
explore letters and sounds!

Level 2

When you advance to Level 2, players are asked to explore
and learn other important skills. The questions include
finding the first letter of a word, or what letter come
before or after a letter in the alphabet! Players will also
be asked to identify the sounds of letters.

SPELL MODE

This game is designed to help young learners gain confidence
with spelling simple words.

Level 1

In this level your child will gain confidence building 3 letter
words with a little guidance from Alpha-Bug. For example,
Alpha-Bug will ask the player to spell the word "cat". First
Alph-Bug will ask the player to find the "C", then the "A",
and then the "T". If the player misses a letter twice, then
Alpha-Bug will move on!

Level 2

In Level 2, players move on to more advanced spelling. In
this level, players are asked to spell words without the
assistance they had in Level 1.

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ABC SONG MODE

Alpha-Bug will sing the alphabet song and ask the player to
follow along by stepping on the letters with the song. During
this activity, stepping on the letters does not affect the song,
so don’t worry about stepping on a wrong letter, moving too
fast, or too slow. This is simply an exercise to help build those
recognition skills and have some fun all at the same time!

MUSIC MODE

In this activity, all the letters of the alphabet become musical
notes. In the back of the manual we’ve taken these letters and
composed a few simple, familiar songs. Match the colors and
letters written on the notes to the letters and colors on Alpha­Bug!

Parent and Teacher Note: The yellow letter "L" on Alpha-Bug’s
body matches the note of "middle C". As Alpha-Bug faces you,
letters to the left of "L" are lower notes on the musical scale
and letters to the right are higher notes on the musical scale.

Battery Care and Maintenance Tips:

• Use 3 AA batteries only.

• Be sure to insert batteries correctly (with adult supervision) and
always follow the toy and battery manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon–zinc), or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.

• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult

supervision.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before

being charged.

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to
be used.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Always remove weak or dead batteries from the product.

• Remove batteries if product will be stored for an extended period

of time.

• Store at room temperature.

• Wipe the surface with a dry cloth.

• Please retain these instructions for future reference.

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