Episode 3 The U Vowel Badge
Earning the “The U Vowel Badge” is on the agenda for Dusty and the Alphabotteers. With Dott and AB’s help, the group explores the letter u – how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter u. Dott helps Dusty handle his fear of thunder.
The Reading League’s Reading Buddies™ is an engaging foundational reading television series that cleverly teaches underlying components of skillful word reading such as phonological awareness, letter names/sounds, and blending sounds to decode words.
The show features a hilarious talking dog named Dusty who, with the help of his best human friend Dott, he’s learning a new trick – how to read! They are joined by a kazoo- talking, robot assistant named Alphabott, and an adorable cast of human Alphabotteers. Together, they form an after-school reading club where Dusty explores letters and their sounds, social-emotional learning, and whatever else sparks his curiosity or desire for
snacks! Each episode features a new “Alphabadge” for Dusty to earn, marking the progress of his reading journey. Together, along with the viewers, they are the “Reading Buddies!”
For more information about The Reading League’s Reading Buddies™, printable coloring and worksheets, merch, and more, go to
0:00 – 1:33 Introduction
1:34 – 2:41 Fancy Schmancy Word of the Day intro.
2:42 – 4:52 Alphabott’s Sound of the Day
4:53 – 6:51 Dusty’s Doghouse
6:52 – 7:51 Snack Time
7:52 – 8:22 Fancy Schmancy Word (in context)
8:23 – 9:22 Dot to Dot with Alphabott
9:23 – 11:06 Invisible Paintbrush
11:07 – 11:30 Alphashort
11:31 – 13:33 Where Is It?
13:34 – 16:02 Robot Repair
16:03 – 18:46 Chaining
18:47 – 20:21 Squat with Dott
20:22 – 21:09 Bathtime Blending
21:10 – 21:46 Jampa’s Adventures
21:47 – 23:40 Children Will Listen
23:41 – 24:08 Fancy Schmancy Word review
24:09 – 24:30 Alphabadge presentation
24:31 – 25:12 Closing and Theme Song
25:13 – 25:46 Credits
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