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product_id: 265114007
title: "Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Let's Master Kindergarten Reading, Ages 5 and Up, (100 Self-Checking Lessons)"
brand: "educational insights"
price: "9529 som"
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reviews_count: 6
category: "Educational Insights"
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# 85 core + 15 challenge activities 100 self-checking lessons Instant audio-visual feedback Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Let's Master Kindergarten Reading, Ages 5 and Up, (100 Self-Checking Lessons)

**Brand:** educational insights
**Price:** 9529 som
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎓 Unlock reading success with every tap — because early wins build lifelong confidence!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Let's Master Kindergarten Reading, Ages 5 and Up, (100 Self-Checking Lessons) by educational insights
- **How much does it cost?** 9529 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/265114007-educational-insights-hot-dots-jr-lets-master-kindergarten-reading-ages)

## Best For

- educational insights enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted educational insights brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Comprehensive Curriculum Coverage:** Covers letter recognition, sight words, punctuation, grammar, and reading readiness essentials.
- • **Award-Winning Educational Innovation:** Trusted by educators and parents for over 60 years, combining play with proven learning outcomes.
- • **Engaging At-Home Learning Experience:** Perfect for busy parents wanting fun, screen-free educational activities that keep kids motivated.
- • **Instant Feedback for Independent Learning:** The talking Hot Dots Jr. Ace pen lights up green or red, guiding kids instantly without adult help.
- • **Master Kindergarten Reading with Confidence:** 100 interactive lessons that adapt to your child's pace, building skills and self-assurance.

## Overview

Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Let's Master Kindergarten Reading is an interactive learning set designed for kids ages 5 and up. Featuring 100 self-checking lessons across two spiral-bound books, it covers essential reading skills like letter recognition, sight words, and grammar. The Hot Dots Jr. Ace talking pen provides instant audio and visual feedback, encouraging independent learning and confidence-building. Ideal for at-home use, this award-winning educational toy combines fun and foundational literacy development to prepare children for first grade and beyond.

## Description

Learn to read with Hot Dots! Help kindergarteners practice their reading skills, or get a head start on kindergarten readiness skills. This interactive set covers all the reading fundamentals that kids need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. Hot Dots are interactive so kids can learn at their own pace, self-correct, and build confidence with the interactive pen. How does the pen work? When you press it to an answer dot, the pen lights up; green for correct answers, red for incorrect. The pen can also play sounds or be muted; the pen does not talk. Make learning interactive with Hot Dots! At Educational Insights we've been helping kids learn through play for 60 years. We work with experts in distinct fields to ensure that our products are the very best they can be. Our award-winning, best-selling toys and games—Kanoodle®, Design & Drill®, Playfoam®, GeoSafari®, and more—spark new interests, unleashing limitless possibilities.

Review: pen is sometimes wrong - very minimal help in educating my child
Review: Pen not working...returned the item

## Features

- AWARD-WINNING HOT DOTS! Hot Dots give kids the on-the-spot encouragement they need to boost confidence and build readiness for school through self-paced, independent learning fun
- EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR KINDERGARTEN READING! This set includes 2 spiral-bound books with 85 Kindergarten level lessons in Letter Recognition, Reading Readiness, Sight Words, Punctuation & Grammar, plus 15 challenge activities to prepare children for 1st grade
- INSTANT FEEDBACK: Hot Dots Jr. Ace – The Talking, Teaching Dog Pen provides audio feedback and lights up green for correct responses and provides gentle redirection and lights up red for incorrect answers. Sounds can be muted. (Pen requires 2 AAA batteries, not included.)
- CONFIDENCE BUILDING: Immediate audio and visual feedback enables kids to learn on their own at their own pace, building academic confidence and encouraging independence!
- AT HOME LEARNING ACTIVITY: Makes a great activity and educational toy for kids 5-7 to stay engaged, entertained, and learning outside of the classroom. We are dedicated in providing resources that keep your kids learning and having fun while at home.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00GFCHMIK |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #66,675 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #657 in Early Childhood Education Materials |
| Color | Multi-color |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,024) |
| Date First Available | 19 August 2014 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Language Skill, Reading Skill |
| Item model number | 2391 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 5 months - 6 years |
| Material Type(s) | Cardboard |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 22.68 x 12.7 x 0.1 cm; 453.59 g |
| Release date | 17 December 2014 |
| tech_spec_battery_description_toys | two AAA batteries |

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do you need internet at all for these like leap frog?**
A: No. With the exception of batteries for the interactive pen, everything you need comes in the set.

**Q: Does this pen work with the higher level books or do I have to buy a new pen each time they move up a level?**
A: Yes-- this Hot Dots Jr. Pen works with all Hot Dots Jr. and all Hot Dots materials.

**Q: My daughter is just about done with preschool, I just discovered hot dots. should i get the prek reading/math or kindergarten reading/math?**
A: I would go for the Kindergarten. It will grow with her.

**Q: I bought this product about a month ago. This product is saying that everything is correct even if it is wrong. Why is that happening?**
A: Try popping in new batteries, and flip the switches around. It should be green for any correct and answer and red for any incorrect. If it isn't working correctly return it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ pen is sometimes wrong
*by F***R on 6 March 2020*

very minimal help in educating my child

### ⭐ Review
*by A***R on 17 November 2017*

Pen not working...returned the item

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***Z on 13 April 2021*

Si quieres que tu hijo refuerce el inglés y palabras cortas este es una gran opción.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Let's Master Kindergarten Reading Set, Homeschool & Kindergarten Learn to Read Workbooks, 2 Books & Interactive Pen, 100 Reading Lessons, Ages 5+
- Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Let’s Master Kindergarten Math Set, Homeschool & School Math Workbooks, 2 Books & Interactive Pen, 100 Math Lessons, Ages 5+
- Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Let's Master Pre-K Reading Set, Homeschool & Preschool Learn to Read Workbooks, 2 Books & Interactive Pen, 100 Reading Lessons, Ages 3+

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*Last updated: 2026-01-28*