1. Keep it Fun– If your little ones are anything like mine, they LOVE to play! Utilize everyday activities and turn them into teachable moments (i.e. coloring, cleaning, or Family games). 2. Make It Relatable– Toddlers see the world as their own; make words that they hear on their favorite cartoons or YouTube channels and turn them […]
Sometimes I walk into classrooms that have alphabet posters, and they just kind of sit there all year. And I get it. There are times that we use items just because they are required. Or sometimes they get forgotten about. I’ve done that myself. It just starts to blend in with the wall. As someone […]
At What Age Should a Child Know the Alphabet? As children grow, they naturally hit learning milestones. One of the most critical educational milestones a child must reach is learning the alphabet, which prepares them for reading and writing. But at what age should a child know the alphabet? In this article, you will learn at […]
“As you can see, individual differences in writing can be seen as early as kindergarten,” says Cynthia Puranik, associate professor in the College of Education & Human Development. On her computer, she pulls up writing samples from two kindergarteners who were asked to print words that they know. One child manages “hot,” while the second, incredibly, executes […]