Independent learning really hits the spot with Hot Dots First Grade Workbook! Designed specifically for 1st Graders by educational experts, this set features an interactive, electronic Hot Dots pen with light and sound effects (and a mute button for quiet learning) and 100 pages of standards-based, foundational 1st Grade reading and math activities. Kids review colorful, illustrated questions, then press the pen to any answer dot for instant, confidence-boosting feedback. And they can do it on their own! Kids can develop key skills, including letter and vowel sounds, addition, subtraction, and more, anywhere, anytime with this portable, self-paced, independent learning set. Hot Dots Pen requires 2 AAA batteries, not included.