Teaching Alphabets in Fun Filled Ways

Reading is an important life skill and many parents wonder how to teach alphabet skills to their children. Continue reading to learn some fun ways your child will enjoy learning the alphabet.

All children are different but most will start to recognize some of the letters in the alphabet when they are two or three and move on to identify most letters by the time he is four or five. As a parent, it means that if you want, you can start to teach your kid the alphabet at around age two. Still, do not expect him to master all at once. You also need to keep in mind that younger children learn in different ways than older children. Instead of using flashcards or audiotapes to use visual aids. When you use picture books with colorful letters your kid will enjoy himself pointing to the letters, colors, animals and shapes he knows. Read on for more fun ways to teach your kid alphabet.

 Teaching Alphabet to Your Kid

 

1. Read Your Baby

The first thing you should do to teach your child the alphabet becomes he was interested to hear stories. Children who often get read will start to realize about two or three books a print that has letters.

Small children tend to enjoy stories with repeating word parents. No matter what type of books your child likes, give him books that he enjoys making the learning process easier. If vifari this, their interest in letters and printed words will take place whenever he is developmentally ready.

 

2. Make Alphabet Book

Instead of buying colorful alphabet book, you can get your kids involved and do with them. Buy an empty paper book or simply make using construction paper. Work with your child to devote every page letter. Would have to find the letter and to cut it or write it yourself. Then cut out pictures to go with each letter.

 

3. Sing the alphabet song

Most kids love to sing so they will enjoy singing the alphabet song. Try singing this song and one or two others each morning. Check out the following video that combines the alphabet song with visual stimulating images that make the learning process more fun:

 

4. Play Games

Alphabet memory game

Games	As Play It
The game where you have to turn cards face down and take turns trying to find matches - but uses the letters of the alphabet. Either make your own or buy a set of cards. You can even have them match lowercase and capital letters.
Baking Alphabet Cookies	Cooking with your child can be educational. Have to buy something alphabet cookie cutters or simply add the letters of the cookies using varnish. Ask your child to tell which letter cookie he wants.
Making Photo Collage	Pick a letter of the alphabet and make a plan to make a photo collage. Buy a disposable camera, and when you go, you have your kid take pictures of words and objects that start with the letter. Then get the photos developed, cut them and make a collage. Be sure to have your child trace or write a letter to complete the collage.
For Older Kids	Go through the alphabet and help your child come up with a word that starts with each letter. Move from "A is a block" all the way to "Z is a zebra." If your child is older, you can even add a category such as animals or fruits.
Alphabet Finger painting	Get a large piece of paper and work with your child to create a finger painting including various letters. Ask him to paint both the capital and lower-case letters.
Alphabet Hide Away Game	Work on the lyrics and sensory skills, fill a bag with multiple objects such as a book, a pencil, and a car. Your child sees that you put in the bag then asks him to close his eyes. Have him find the object that begins with B (or another letter) without looking.

 

5. Learn Through Sensory Experience

Younger children will enjoy discovering their world through their sense. Take the time to cut large letters out of cardboard. Then cover them in fun materials like hairy things or sandpaper. Your child play with the letters and talk about the letter he holds.

Another option is to put salt or flour on the table and then let your child draw letters using his finger. Do not guiding his fingers and hand just show him/her how to do it. This is also a great way to teach your child important words as its name.

 

6. Recognize Refrigerator Magnets 

Refrigerator magnets are another great way to help your child to recognize letters. Expect your child to focus on the first letter of his/her name for a while before moving on to other letters. After your child recognize his name, to start teaching other important words such as names of siblings or pets, "Mother," or "Dad."

After your child recognizes a specific letter, begin to play word games. Ask him to think of words that begin with the same letter. If your child is under four years old and does not seem to be interested, do not push him to learn the alphabet like to learn it early is not linked to reading skills later. If, however, your child is interested, to collaborate with him to learn even more letters.

 

7. Edibles 

While doing the alphabet cookies (or other similar treat) mentioned above, be sure to get your child involved. Let him take the kind of cookie you do, mix the ingredients and even spread the icing. Be sure to talk about letters and alphabet while you bake. A good example would be asking what letter ingredients like butter beginning with. You do not have to make cookies for each letter of the alphabet, but be sure to make for your child's name every brother, mom and dad. You can even do things with the first letter of pet names.