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product_id: 1973617
title: "Educational Insights Hot Dots Preschool Reading Set - Preschool Workbooks with Interactive Pen, Homeschool Learning Activities, Learn to Read Activity Books for Kids Ages 4+"
brand: "educational insights"
price: "B/.50"
currency: PAB
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Educational Insights"
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# 85+ self-paced activities Battery-powered for on-the-go learning Interactive answer-checking pen Educational Insights Hot Dots Preschool Reading Set - Preschool Workbooks with Interactive Pen, Homeschool Learning Activities, Learn to Read Activity Books for Kids Ages 4+

**Brand:** educational insights
**Price:** B/.50
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📖 Unlock early reading superpowers with every dot!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Educational Insights Hot Dots Preschool Reading Set - Preschool Workbooks with Interactive Pen, Homeschool Learning Activities, Learn to Read Activity Books for Kids Ages 4+ by educational insights
- **How much does it cost?** B/.50 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/1973617-educational-insights-hot-dots-preschool-reading-set-preschool-workbooks-interactive)

## 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

- • **Self-Paced Mastery:** Kids learn independently with instant feedback from the smart pen, building confidence with every tap.
- • **Comprehensive Reading Prep:** Covers letter recognition, phonics, sight words, and reading readiness to jumpstart early literacy.
- • **Durable & Ready Out-of-the-Box:** Includes 2 spiral-bound activity books with sturdy pages—no assembly required, just add 2 AAA batteries.
- • **Engaging Multi-Sensory Feedback:** Visual green/red lights plus optional audio cues keep kids motivated and focused.
- • **Perfect Gift for Future Scholars:** A top-rated educational tool that transforms screen time into meaningful learning moments.

## Overview

The Educational Insights Hot Dots Preschool Reading Set combines interactive technology with proven early literacy activities. Featuring an answer-checking pen that provides immediate visual and audio feedback, this set includes 2 spiral-bound books with over 85 activities designed for kids ages 4 and up. It promotes independent learning, phonics, sight word recognition, and school readiness, making it an ideal gift for parents and educators aiming to boost preschool reading skills in a fun, engaging way.

## Description

Learn to read with Hot Dots! Help preschoolers practice their reading skills, or get a head start on preschool readiness skills. This interactive set covers all the reading fundamentals that kids need to succeed in preschool 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: Good transition activity - Easy self correct book. Engaged my child when tv time was over. I consider it a transition activity as it hold her attention for 10 to 15mins at a time. Love that you can mute the sound. Pages are sturdy and difficult to rip.
Review: Perfect educational task - What a nice educational task for my grandkids!!

## Features

- ANSWER-CHECKING PEN: This hands-on, interactive activity set allows kids to learn at their own pace; the answer-checking pen encourages independent learning as kids self-correct and build confidence
- SCHOOL READINESS: Learn and practice foundational reading skills with these preschool learning activities, including letter recognition & sounds, reading readiness, phonics, sight words, and more
- HOW IT WORKS: Press the Hot Dots pen to an answer dot and get immediate visual and audio feedback! Pen lights up green for correct answers, red for wrong answers, and plays sounds (can be muted)
- ACTIVITY BOOK SET INCLUDES: Hot Dots pen and 2 spiral-bound activity books with 85 self-paced activities, plus 15 K-prep challenge activities; pen requires 2 AAA batteries (not included); for ages 4+
- PERFECT GIFT FOR TODDLERS: Educational Insights toys and games make the perfect birthday gift for kids, toddler gift for the holiday, or back-to-school present for teachers and classrooms
- Visit the Educational Insights brand store link above for more creative, hands-on learning toys

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00GFC3E6Y |
| Assembly required | No |
| Assembly time | 5 Minutes |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Batteries required | Yes |
| Battery type | AAA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #21,887 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #146 in Early Childhood Education Materials |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,513) |
| Department | unisex-child |
| Form Factor | book and pen set |
| Included Components | Counter toys |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | 2390 |
| Manufacturer | Educational Insights |
| Number of pieces | 3 |
| Product Dimensions | 8.4 x 9.1 x 2 inches |
| Warranty Description | No Warranty |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this one dog work across all the different sets you can purchase or do you need to load the lessons on via computer when you purchase a diff. 1?**
A: Hi ElizabethThe Hot Dots Jr. "Ace" - the Talking, Teaching Dog pen is compatible with all Hot Dots Jr. sets as well as all of the Hot Dots sets. :)

**Q: Does this set extend from the Pete the Cat preschool books, or are they similar levels and concepts?**
A: I'm not sure..
I never bought any of the 
Pete the Cat books.

**Q: I purchased some hot dots seven years ago. The dots no longer illicit a positive response. The pens work fine. Is there a way to refresh the dots.**
A: The dots have an embedded QR code that the pen "reads"... if this is no longer working  you can try cleaning the pen tip with damp cloth... other than that the error would be internal to the optical reader, or damage to books pages.

**Q: Its giving the wrong responses. I have tried new batteries but it still says all the answers are wrong even if they are right. What is wrong?**
A: I gave this gift to my Grandaughter  and my son told me they are
having the same problem when she answers the question right
sometimes the pen turns red when they know the question is right.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good transition activity
*by M***. on July 13, 2025*

Easy self correct book. Engaged my child when tv time was over. I consider it a transition activity as it hold her attention for 10 to 15mins at a time. Love that you can mute the sound. Pages are sturdy and difficult to rip.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect educational task
*by L***H on September 22, 2025*

What a nice educational task for my grandkids!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is cute and I love that, compared to say LeapStart
*by S***H on January 1, 2018*

This is cute and I love that, compared to say LeapStart, I didn't have to download any audio/data - it was ready to go right out of the box (with some batteries, of course!). I was going to purchase a LeapFrog LeapStart, but the numerous frustrations I read about with downloading the audio/data pushed me away from what I thought would be a cool product. This seemed much easier to use. There will definitely be a learning curve with how it works, but I think it is a nice idea. Additionally, there are some questions written above, so these would need to be read to the youngster by a fluent reader so that the learning activity made sense. It's not like LeapStart, which I believe just speaks to you, so there may need to be some adult supervision/guidance.

## Frequently Bought Together

- 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+
- Educational Insights Hot Dots Jr. Let's Master Pre-K Math Set, Homeschool & School Math Workbooks, 2 Books & Interactive Pen, 100 Math Lessons, Ages 4+
- 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+

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*Last updated: 2026-01-31*