Step 2: Letters
Step 2: Letters
Learning letter names and sounds is more than memorizing the ABC song. In this module, your child will learn to identify the letters of the alphabet (upper and lowercase) and the sound each letter makes. Some letters have more than one sound! Memorizing letters can quickly become boring, and you may notice that your child losing interest in practicing letters. Incorporate the five senses as much as possible to help with memorization. A lot of memorization is going to take place, so provide plenty of exposure and do not rush it. These activities are creative games that your child will enjoy playing.
Learning letter names and sounds is more than memorizing the ABC song. In this module, your child will learn to identify the letters of the alphabet (upper and lowercase) and the sound each letter makes. Some letters have more than one sound! Memorizing letters can quickly become boring, and you may notice that your child losing interest in practicing letters. Incorporate the five senses as much as possible to help with memorization. A lot of memorization is going to take place, so provide plenty of exposure and do not rush it. These activities are creative games that your child will enjoy playing.
Many people think that children learn letters according to their shape, but that is not always the case. case. Often, children learn letters by identifying specific features such as straight lines, curves, and open and closed angles. To learn these features, provide your child with activities that help them compare the letters with one another rather than learning one letter at a time. It is also helpful to begin with letters that look very different from each other such as e and p. Using your child's name (or family member) is an excellent way to introduce new letters. Letters in your child's name are probably the first letters he/she will learn. Find books that present letters in a clear way, show upper and lowercase forms, and show words that contain the beginning sound that corresponds with the letter. I listed may favorite letter books below.
Many people think that children learn letters according to their shape, but that is not always the case. case. Often, children learn letters by identifying specific features such as straight lines, curves, and open and closed angles. To learn these features, provide your child with activities that help them compare the letters with one another rather than learning one letter at a time. It is also helpful to begin with letters that look very different from each other such as e and p. Using your child's name (or family member) is an excellent way to introduce new letters. Letters in your child's name are probably the first letters he/she will learn. Find books that present letters in a clear way, show upper and lowercase forms, and show words that contain the beginning sound that corresponds with the letter. I listed may favorite letter books below.
Note: your child will not need to learn all the letters to move on to the next module.
Note: your child will not need to learn all the letters to move on to the next module.
