2. Learning the Alphabet Letter Names

Shortest Road to Success…

Simple. Consistent. Proven.

Practice, practice, practice

A short daily drill is the key to success. Keep it fun, start together, and eventually let your child do it independently.

Stay consistent!

The goal is for your child to recognize letter names even when the letters are mixed up.

Learning the alphabet names can we practiced with learning the letter-sounds at the same time.

Note: You can find an ABC Banner at the dollar store or at any teacher supply store. If you hang it on the wall make sure it is low enough for a child to reach it to point to each letter. If you do not have wall space you can cut it apart and put it on the floor.

Here is a daily routine suggestions:

1. Sing the ABC song.

2. Say the letter names while pointing to each letter.

3. Practice them backward if your child enjoys it — optional, but useful for learning the alphabet out of order.

4. Say the vowels as you point to each.

5. Add the letter sounds your child has learned — especially if you're using your Letter Sound Puppet Friends.

6. As new sounds are learned, they become part of the growing daily phonics drill.

7. You can also add the phonic chart to this same routine.

A Quick Check: Which Letters Does Your Child Remember?

This is how I check which letter names a child knows and which letters may need a little more practice.

I do this from time to time to see which letters need a little more practice.

Build an ABC Train-A Fun Way to Practice Letter Names & ABC Order