Learning the alphabet is so much fun!
There are many fun ways to work on learning the alphabet. The purpose here is to help your child become familiar with the names of the letters and understand that letters are something special. The following are some fun alphabet games and activities to enjoy together.
- Sing ABC song
- Read alphabet books
- Point out letters in the environment
- Point out the print in books and other print materials
- Give the child magnetic letters and other letter shapes to play with
- Put together ABC puzzles
- Introduce your child to the names of the letters in his or her name
There are many great books for learning the alphabet. Here is a list of a few of our favorites.
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin, Jr.
- Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss
- Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert
- Alphabet House by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
- Alphababies by Kim Golding
For young babies:
- Give your child plastic or wooden letter pieces to play with. Magnetic pieces are not recommended, but there are other plastic letter shapes, letter blocks, or wooden ABC puzzles that are good.
- Read ABC books together.
- Read lots of books. Children learn a lot just by seeing print and hearing it read to them.
To see all of the skills in the awareness and exploration stage, click on the links below.
Sight Words Beginning Writing Vocabulary and Oral Language Concepts About Print Phonological Awareness
