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Building the Alphabet – Kids can build, just like the Otter, and this is a great chance to get creative. Instead of relying on the blocks or legos you might have, have your child go outside or have them look elsewhere in the house to find tools for building. Sticks, rocks, pots, pans, socks, and paper towel rolls all make great tools! When your child has collected a tool kit, have them build letters with you. Go back to the books you have already read and look for ideas. Let your child build their favorite letters out of the tools they found. Take photos of your child with his or her letters on your cell phone or camera, and show your child how great they are doing!

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Seaweed Strips- Nori, or seaweed, is easy to find in Asian supermarkets or the international section of your grocery store. Seaweed is actually a delicious and healthy snack that will make your child feel just like Otter! You can either buy roasted seaweed snacks at stores like Trader Joe’s, or you can easily make your own. On a lined baking sheet, brush 6 nori strips with water and lay them on top of one another, so they are “buddied up.” Now stuck together, cut the stack into one-inch strips. Do this with the rest of the remaining nori sheets. Then, brush each “chip” with a light layer of sesame oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 275 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until the strips turn a deep, glossy green.