Everyone has to learn the alphabet, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a boring endeavor. In fact, since this is often the first thing that you’ll be doing with your child when they start school, it should be lots of fun. So, if you are looking for something to make the ABC’s fun, here are a few ideas.
Outline in food. Draw the basic letter and then then have your child trace the line first with glue and then press beans, rice, pasta or other dry food onto the glue to create a fun letter. The fact they go over it several times will reinforce the letter shape in their minds.
Get coloring. There are some very cool coloring printables that you can get for free. These complex animal ones are really cool, though not very appropriate for younger kids . . . maybe have older kids color them and use them as visual reinforcement for the first graders. And for the younger set, these Sesame Street ABC printables are perfect.
Cut up magazines. You can have kids look for specific letter or pictures of things that start with a specific letter. Make collages out of all the things you can find for one letter.
Hold a scavenger hunt. Get kids to find an apple, a piece of art, an article of clothing, etc. Make a list for each letter of the alphabet and have them search out the items.
Still not sure about curriculum? Then you might want to take a look at this free alphabet curriculum that you can print right off your computer. No cost and there are some great activity ideas.
What are your favorite methods for teaching the alphabet? Why not share here and we can all learn something.
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