(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.