(playful music) - Mommy is gonna go hide the clothespins with letters on them, and you find them, and let me know what letter and sound it makes.
My son is 6 years old and loves to explore the outdoors.
No peeking.
(boy chuckles) We use an alphabet hunt activity that allows Ellis to explore and improve his literacy skills.
I write alphabet letters on a clothespin and then hide it in an area in the yard for Ellis to find.
This is boosting observation skills and early learning skills.
When a letter is found, I have Ellis say the name and sound of the letter.
Let's go see how many you can find.
- Okay.
- Ready?
- Uh-huh.
- Okay.
- [Ellis] It almost fell off.
- Alphabet hunts can be done just about anywhere and they promote literacy in a fun, relaxed and natural way.
I don't think you know where it is.
- Yes I do.
- P for pot.
- Yeah it is.
P for pot.
Good job.
Hey, you did it.
Good job, buddy.
- [Narrator] Sponsored by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
Helping build literacy skills, and encouraging parents and children to spend 20 minutes a day reading together.