Whenever someone says Voice assistant, we think about Alexa smart speakers which have a cool led ring on it, here we have the Echo Dot 3rd Gen (Purple) Speaker.
Many of us even use them too in our daily lives for various general queries like getting traffic updates, weather forecasts, etc. But did you know this can also help your kids, to learn in an interactive way?
Amazon has introduced a cool looking Echo Dot 3rd Gen Purple Color edition for Kids
Check out my video on Alexa Skills that your kids will love
Here are a few Alexa skills which you should install in your Echo dot speakers.
1. Math Facts – Math Practice for Kids
Using the Math Facts gives you the practice for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Problems come in sets of five. If you get enough of them right, Alexa gives you a message of congratulations. This skill makes math practice fun for your Kids.
Try out these skills
- “Alexa, open Math Facts.”
- “Alexa, ask Math Facts for some addition problems.”
- “Alexa, tell Math Facts to start multiplication practice.”
2. Word of the Day
Word of the Day teaches you a useful word, its definition, etymology, and gives you examples of how to use it in a sentence. A new word each and every day!
Try out these skills
- “Alexa, start Word of the Day”
- “Alexa, open Word of the Day”
- “Alexa, play Word of the Day”
3. Hindi Dictation
This skill dictates stories in Hindi language helping kids to practice writing. You can launch skill by saying “Alexa, open Hindi dictation”, the skill will welcome you and ask whether you want to listen to a dictation, say “Yes” to continue or “No” to end the conversation.
Try out these skills
- “Alexa, open Hindi dictation”
- “Alexa, launch Hindi dictation”
- “Alexa, start Hindi dictation”
4. ChuChu TV
ChuChu TV is a the most watched kids channel, they have variety of kids content such as Nursery rhymes, stories,etc. Your toddler would love to play with this skill.
Try out these skills
- “Alexa, open chuchu tv”
- “Alexa, open chuchu tv and play Johny Johny yes papa”
- “Alexa, open Chuchu tv and play nursery rhymes”
5. Amazon Storytime
Explore a collection of more than a hundred short stories featuring lively full-cast recordings. Kids can choose from story categories including bedtime, silly, family, friends, and more. Or spin the magic story wheel for a surprise set of stories.
Try out these skills
- “Alexa, open Amazon Storytime”
- “Alexa, ask Amazon Storytime to tell me a bedtime story”
- “Alexa, ask Amazon Storytime to tell me a LEGO story”
Why should you consider buying the Echo Dot 3rd Gen Speaker ?
The Echo Dot 3rd Gen (Purple) color edition looks quite funky, and kids can learn access a lot of educational and funny interactive content via the speaker and this would make them learn & retain better. Its also quite budget friendly and it would make a great gift for your kids birthday.
