R is for Robot: A Noisy Alphabet by Adam F. Watkins

Recommended for ages 2+

Video Summary

Have you ever wondered what it sounds like when a band of robots builds the alphabet? Well, now you won’t have to. By the way, it’s super noisy! When building the letter C, you hear “Clang!!”. When building the letter E, you hear “Eeek!”. Putting together the letter H, you hear “Hiss…”. Once we get to Z we know exactly what it sounds like when robots build the alphabet out of metal. Now you can try to come up with some of your own sounds!

Video Instructions

Video #1: For a more in depth understanding of the books, we have provided a video retelling an in-class story. Each pass through the text or illustrations allows students to dive deeper into the story’s meaning, preparing them for more complex narratives down the road.

Video #2 & Worksheet: Parents may print the worksheet corresponding to the story. In the second video, Ms Liann will guide students through completing the worksheet. Younger students will learn the appropriate sizes, shapes, and sounds of letters. Older students will learn the spelling of new words, helpful phonics rules, and how to write in complete sentences.