The application is designed to teach children the alphabet by dividing it into seven manageable sets. These sets include ABC, DEF, GHIJ, KLMN, OPQR, STUV, and WXYZ. As children engage with activities for each set, they earn the opportunity to build a specific boat, which keeps them motivated and encourages continuous learning through a fun, gamified approach.
It's important to note that this app focuses solely on recognizing and understanding the alphabet letters and does not cover their pronunciation or phonetic sounds. The developers have intentionally separated phonics instruction into a different app called Kids ABC Phonics. This separation ensures that each app can concentrate on specific learning objectives without overwhelming the children or diluting the educational experience.
The app offers seven interactive activities to help children learn the alphabet. These include naming letters, where kids can learn the names and visuals of each letter at their own pace, and forming letters by assembling colorful puzzle pieces. There are also activities like fishing for alphabet fish to reinforce letter recognition, identifying letters within words to understand their context, and matching uppercase and lowercase letters to develop awareness of letter variations.
Additional activities involve distinguishing between uppercase and lowercase letters by listening and selecting the correct one to toss to a dolphin, as well as ordering the alphabet's letters by finding letter-coins while exploring a deep-sea environment. This engaging series, called Learn ABC Letters with Captain Cat, is the first in a broader Reading Curriculum Series, which includes other educational apps aimed at progressively building children's reading skills and literacy.