Why is the letter of the Week tradition flawed?
It focuses on letter recognition out of context and in isolation. It often introduces too many concepts at the same time. It doesn’t meet toddlers and preschoolers where they are at developmentally.
What letters should be taught first to preschoolers?
First, start with s, a, t, p, i, n. This combination of letters is perfect for introducing letter names and sounds and then actually APPLYING what you are teaching. These letters also make up the most frequent words that are found in emerging readers.
How do you reinforce a letter and syllable knowledge?
8 Strategies in teaching the alphabet
- #1 Teach letter names then letter sounds.
- #2 Teach uppercase then lowercase.
- #3 Introduce simple sounds then complex.
- #4 Use memory devices such as pictures, keywords, rhymes, actions.
- #5 Adjust pace according to the child’s needs.
- #6 Provide hands-on and multi-sensory activities.
What letter should I start teaching first?
As soon as the learner acquires one letter sound correspondence, introduce a new one. Letters that occur frequently in simple words (e.g., a, m, t) are taught first. Letters that look similar and have similar sounds (b and d) are separated in the instructional sequence to avoid confusion.
How do you teach letters to struggling students?
You can come up with your own list of ideas, but here are some to start:
- Play the alphabet sound game.
- Go on a letter sound scavenger hunt!
- Find good apps that help children practice their letter sounds, like Reading Eggs, ABCmouse, or Hooked on Phonics.
- Sing songs that start with the letter sound you are working on.
In what order should letters be taught?
What sequence should be used to teach letter-sound correspondence?
- Letters that occur frequently in simple words (e.g., a, m, t) are taught first.
- Letters that look similar and have similar sounds (b and d) are separated in the instructional sequence to avoid confusion.
- Short vowels are taught before long vowels.
What are the resources included in the letter of the week?
The resources will include {free} printables, crafts, activities, books and recipes all pertaining to the letter of the week. Letter A – Free letter A printables, letter A worksheets, and resources for teaching the letter A
What are letter of the week printable packs?
Our Letter of the Week printable packs contain 125 pages of fun and learning for young children. Aimed for children aged 3 – 9 and contains a variety of activities including handwriting practice, simple math concepts and hands-on activities.
What’s in the letter of the week bundle?
Letter of the Week Bundle!This bundle has everything you need for each letter of the alphabet!159 pages filled with amazing alphabet activities!This Bundle includes 6 activities per letter! All 26 letters are included! This bundle is perfect for morning work, alphabet centers, and homework. Each
How many pages are included in the letter of the week?
This “Letter of the Week” product includes 5 pages of letter practice for each letter of the alphabet! Staple together each week for a perfectly complete letter book. 130 pages of NO prep printables, making 26 Letter Books in all! Check out the PREVIEW for more information…Included for each let