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Reading League's Reading Buddies

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What do a dog, a girl, and a robot have in common? First and foremost, Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott are best friends. But they are also reading buddies! Dusty loves to talk, but learning to read is a new skill. With the help of Dott and Alphabott, he discovers that it can be so much fun! Along the way, the friends practice letters, sounds, and reading words, get letters from their globe-trotting friend Otto, practice social skills, and so much more. We hope you'll become a Reading Buddy!

Episodes:

• The U Closed Syllable Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the closed syllable short u: how it is written, the sound it represents, and words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: cunning. Heart Word: put. The Alphabotteers go on a scavenger hunt and use their cunning to track down Jampa's missing peanuts.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Dec 25th, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The E Closed Syllable Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the closed syllable short e: how it is written, the sound it represents, and words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: express. Heart Word: the. Maya is stressed by the mess she creates while writing a paper, but Cosmo helps her see she knows more than she thinks.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Dec 26th, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The A Closed Syllable Blend Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the closed syllable blend short a: how it is written, the sound it represents, and words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: Grand. Heart Word: Want. Dusty holds the grand opening of his lemonade stand by following a plan.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Dec 27th, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The I Closed Syllable Blend Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the closed syllable blend short i: how it is written, the sound it represents, and words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: frigid. Heart Word: find. Dusty tries magic but finds when learning something new, it's ok to start simple.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Dec 30th, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The O Closed Syllable Blend Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore closed syllable blend short i: how it is written, the sound it represents, and words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: progress. Heart Word: from. Maya and Kitt make progress on a gift for Dott by finding what they have in common.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Dec 31st, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The E Closed Syllable Blend Badge

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jan 2nd, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The Ng Digraph Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the ng diagraph: how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: Longing. Heart Word: Said. Captain Fleabag and Doctor Betabott return in this episode about winning and losing, good and bad.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jan 3rd, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:54
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The Oo F/Oo/D Vowell Team Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the oo f/oo/d vowel team: how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: Foolish. Heart Word: Who. The Alphabotteers share family heirlooms, but Cosmo feels his contribution is foolish. Dott reminds them of the importance in being open and understanding even if we don't understand.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Jan 6th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The Oo L/Oo/K Vowel Team Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the oo l/oo/k vowel team: how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: Crooked. Heart Word: Do. Dott is too hard on Dusty for leaving a book on the floor and Jampa helps her see.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Jan 7th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The Ou Vowel Team Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the ou vowel team: how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: Outstanding. Heart Word: Should. Marty wins the "Most Outstanding Pumpkin" award. Dusty feels left out only to be surprised for his Dog-iversary Day.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jan 8th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The Oi Vowel Team Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the oi vowel team: how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: Spoil. Heart Word: Some. Reggie is disappointed to learn he is still too young for Space Camp while Mary tries not to spoil things for Marty.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The Aw Vowel Team Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the aw vowel team: how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: Bawl. Heart Word: Walk. Ziggy has an awful day when he is called scrawny by kids at school but Reggie helps him see how awesome he really is. Marty bawls over a splinter.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jan 10th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The Ai Vowel Team Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the ai vowel team: how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: Dainty. Heart Word: Again. Mary's dainty tart draws fruit flies and the Alphabotteers' picnic plans go down the drain when it begins to rain. Snails and daisies bring fun until the sun comes out again and, with it, a rainbow!

  Next Airing:	Mon, Jan 13th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The Ur Vowel + R Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the ur vowel + r badge: how it is written, the sounds it represents, words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: Curt. Heart Word: Your. Ziggy's feelings are hurt when Reggie is in a hurry to blurt out the clues in their game.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Jan 14th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The Ar Vowel + R Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the ar vowel + r badge: how they are written, the sounds they represent, words that use them. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: Harm. Heart Word: Are. Reggie's art project turns out to be harder than expected. Ziggy reminds him there is no harm in experimenting - he just needs to start! Marty and Mary struggle with harmful weeds in the garden.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jan 15th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The Or Vowel + R Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the or vowel + r badge: how they are written, the sounds they represent, words that use them. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: Forlorn. Heart Word: Word. Mary becomes forlorn when Marty is not with her and Dusty fears becoming bored in the two minutes it takes Dott to find her scissors.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jan 16th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• /M/Y Reading Buddies

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter m - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter m. Dusty and Dott practice whole body listening and make some marvelous moves.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jan 17th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:57
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• What's The /T/Ea?

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter t - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter t. Dusty and Dott talk about the words we use to identify ourselves and get their bodies moving by tapping and twisting.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Jan 20th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:56
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• Every /D/Og Has His /D/Ay

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter d - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter d. Dusty and Dott discuss the importance of being flexible when plans do not go as expected and practice some daring dance moves.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Jan 21st, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:57
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• The Big /A/Pple

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter a - how it is written, the short sound it represents, words that use the letter a. The threesome also explores the concept of voting in a democracy and Dusty and Dott work out their abdominals.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jan 22nd, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:57
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /B/Egin The /B/Eguine

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter b - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter b. Dott practices upcycling, discusses recycling with Dusty, and brings the beat in "Squat with Dott."

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jan 23rd, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:53
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• My /S/Tuffy

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter s - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter s. Dusty and Dott discuss the concepts of privacy, sharing, and gratitude and also play Dott's version of "Red Light, Green Light."

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jan 24th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:56
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /I/ Like /I/Tch

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter i - how it is written, the short sound it represents, words that use the letter i. Dusty and Dott discuss good hygiene practices for staying healthy and imitate each other's motions.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Jan 27th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:56
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /F/Unny /F/Ace

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter f - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter f. Dusty and Dott offer to help each other stay accountable to practicing tasks that are challenging and feel less fidgety after their fitness routine.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Jan 28th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:54
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /R/Hythm Nation

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter f- how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter r. Dott teaches Dusty about the importance of sun and water to the well-being of plants and humans and the pair practices different rhythms.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:56
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /O/Ctopus' Garden

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter o - how it is written, the short sound it represents, words that use the letter o. Dusty practices forgiveness with Dott and Alphabott and Dusty and Dott hop, trot, and plop their way through their daily exercise routine.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:56
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /P/Enny for Your Thoughts

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter p - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter p. Dott teaches Dusty about land acknowledgment and indigenous populations, and, in "Squat with Dott," the two practice some balletic positions.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:56
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /C/Omedy Tonight

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter c - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter c. Dusty tries to convince Alphabott to go for a swim and later, Dusty and Dott squeeze in some time for cardio.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Feb 3rd, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:56
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /G/Ood Do/G/

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter g - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter g. Dott and Alphabott start a campaign against littering and Dusty and Dott get their groove on.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Feb 4th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:57
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /H/Ip /H/Ip /H/Ooray

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter h -how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter h. Dott models prioritizing important tasks and Dusty and Dott hop to it for better health.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Feb 5th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:56
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /L/Eapin' /L/Izards

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter l - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter l. Dott introduces Dusty to the benefits of mindful breathing and the pair loosens up for "leg day".

  Next Airing:	Thu, Feb 6th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:56
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /E/Lephant in the Room

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter e - how it is written, the short sound it represents, words that use the letter e. Dusty and Dott discuss gratitude and ways to express it, as well as engage in some energizing exercise.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Feb 7th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:57
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /W/Ishful Thinking

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter w -how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter w. Dott helps Dusty distinguish between "indoor" and "outdoor" voices and the pair gets in a wonderful workout.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Feb 10th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:57
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /N/Ananabooboo

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter n - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter n. Dusty feels left out when Dott and Alphabott appear to have an inside joke and Dusty and Dott get nimble with the number nine.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:56
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /Ch/ /Ch/ /Ch/ Changes

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the digraph ch - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the digraph ch. Dott teaches Dusty some American Sign Language and the pair chums it up during their challenging workout.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Feb 12th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:56
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• /V/Room /V/Room

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the letter v - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter v. Dott teaches Dusty about fables and the pair has a vigorous workout.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Feb 13th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:27:55
  Usage rights:	2/1/2024 to 1/31/2027

• The Short O Vowel Bade

  Dusty and the Alphabotteers team up to earn "The O Vowel Badge." With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the letter o - how it is written,the sound it represents, words that use the letter o. Dusty has trouble giving Kitt, Reggie, Maya, Ziggy, and Dott equitable playing time, as they all play "One Word Story."

  Next Airing:	Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:50
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The J Consonant Badge

  Dusty and the Alphabotteers work on earning "The J Consonant Badge." With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the letter j - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter j. Dusty's jealousy of Dott's singing voice is evident and provides for a fruitful discussion of the emotion.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:50
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The U Vowel Bade

  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.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:50
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The K Consonant Badge

  Dusty and the Alphabotteers try to earn "The K Consonant Badge." With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the letter k - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter k. Maya experiences frustration with Cosmo and Jampa during a game of "Shadow. "

  Next Airing:	Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:49
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The X Consonant Badge

  Earning "The X Consonant Badge" is extra special for Dusty and the Alphabotteers when they learn some unique qualities of the letter. With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the letter xhow it is written, the sound(s) it represents, words that use the letter x. Dusty finds out that there are so many ways to relax, thanks to Dott and the Alphabotteers!

  Next Airing:	Thu, Feb 20th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:49
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The Ck Digraph Badge

  Time to earn a digraph badge! Dusty and the Alphabotteers learn all about -ck to earn "The CK Digraph Badge." With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the digraph ck - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the digraph ck. Dott is stuck! She can't find inspiration to create art, but her pal Ziggy is there to offer a change in "perspective."

  Next Airing:	Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:50
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The Z Consonant Badge

  Dusty and the Alphabotteers team up to earn "The Z Consonant Badge." With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the letter z - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter z. After reading "The Wizard of Paws," Dusty experiences big emotions, but they're not what he expected.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Feb 24th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:49
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The Sh Digraph Badge

  Another digraph badge! Dusty and the Alphabotteers learn and earn "The SH Digraph Badge." With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the sh digraph - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the sh digraph. While Reggie and Dusty are putting on "The Shark and Sheep Puppet Show," Dott learns a lesson in communication with others, instead of assuming their reactions.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Feb 25th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:49
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The W Consonant Badge

  Dusty and the Alphabotteers team up to earn the tricky "Y Consonant Badge." With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the letter y - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the letter y. Dusty joins a game of "Farm" with Dott and Kitt and in the process learns about personal space and permission.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Feb 26th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:49
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The Th Digraph Badge

  Who couldn't use another digraph badge? Earning "The TH Digraph Badge" is up next for Dusty and the Alphabotteers. With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the digraph th - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the th digraph. "Captain Fleabag" and "Dr. Betabott" understand the power of "Thank You."

  Next Airing:	Thu, Feb 27th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:49
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The Qu Consonant Badge

  It is quite an adventure as Dusty and the Alphabotteers try to earn "The QU Consonant Badge." With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the letters qu - how they are written, the sound(s) represented, and words that use the letters qu. Dott uses "pizza breath" to help calm Dusty's mind and body.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Feb 28th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:51
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The Doubling Badge

  Earning "The Doubling Badge" is a new challenge for Dusty and the Alphabotteers. With Dott and AB's help (along with a catchy song), the group explores the doubling rule - when to use it and which letters follow the doubling rule. Dusty finds out that someone can have more than one best friend, because every friend is completely different and unique.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Mar 3rd, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:49
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The Bed Badge

  Dusty and the Alphabotteers put b/d confusion to rest when they earn "The Bed Badge." With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the letters b and d, the sounds they make, their similarities and differences, and what words use b or d. Dr. Betabott and Captain Fleabag are at it again, but this time, there are cookies involved!

  Next Airing:	Tue, Mar 4th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:50
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The P/B Buddy Badge

  Quick! Say "P/B Buddy Badge" fast ten times! With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the letters p and b, as well as what makes them "buddies." Jampa and Dusty get a lesson in patience while playing "Train."

  Next Airing:	Wed, Mar 5th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:50
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The Ee Vowel Team Badge

  Did you know letters can team up to make sounds? Join Dusty and the Alphabotteers as they earn "The EE Vowel Team Badge." With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the vowel team ee - how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use the vowel team ee. Maya comes to Dott for help handling anxiety over her creative writing project for school.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Mar 6th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:50
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The A_E Silent E Badge

  Next up in the badge collection? Silent E! Dusty and the Alphabotteers learn about silent e to earn "The A_E Silent E Badge." With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the concept of a_e (silent e), the sound the pattern represents, words that use the a_e pattern. Reggie and Ziggy realize the value and power of art.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Mar 7th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:49
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The I_E Silent E Badge

  Dusty and the Alphabotteers work together to earn "The I_E Silent E Badge." With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the concept of i_ e (silent e), the sound the pattern represents, words that use the i_ e pattern. Alphabott keeps Dusty company during time out.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:49
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The O_E Silent E Badge

  Bringing home "The O_E Silent E Badge" is top on the agenda for Dusty and the Alphabotteers. With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the concept of o_e (silent e), the sound the pattern represents, words that use o_e pattern. Maya, Kitt, Ziggy, and Dusty learn another meaning of "home."

  Next Airing:	Tue, Mar 11th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:49
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The U_E Silent E Badge

  Are you ready to earn "The U_E Silent E Badge"? Dusty and the Alphabotteers are! With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the concept of u_e (silent e), the sound(s) the pattern represents, words that use the u_e pattern. During a ukulele lesson, Cosmo and Dott remind Dusty to practice taking turns and how to handle frustration when learning something new.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Mar 12th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:50
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The /Z/ /S/ Buddy Badge

  Another Buddy Badge! Dusty and the Alphabotteers team up to earn "The Z/S Buddy Badge." With Dott and AB's help, the group explores the letters z and s, as well as what makes them "buddies." All of the reading buddies get the chance to express themselves, with the help of a big costume trunk!

  Next Airing:	Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:50
  Usage rights:	2/29/2024 to 2/28/2027

• The A Closed Syllable Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the closed syllable short a; how it is written, the sound it represents, and words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: travel. Heart Word: all. The Alphabotteers set a trap for a rat but catch a lie instead.

  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The I Closed Syllable Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the closed syllable short i: how it is written, the sound it represents, and words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: nimble. Heart Word: is. Cosmo and Kitt are nimble with their Indepen-DANCE and learn to build confidence with practice.

  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

• The O Closed Syllable Badge

  Dusty, Dott, and Alphabott team up to explore the closed syllable short o: how it is written, the sound it represents, words that use it. Fancy Shmancy Word of the Day: comment. Heart Word: of. When Dusty's comic book fails to show up in the mail, Cosmo surprises him with a lesson in friendship.

  Length:	00:26:55
  Usage rights:	3/28/2024 to 3/27/2027

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