Tips at Home
Preparing for Preschool
The Alphabet
Using an alphabet chart with pictures is a great way to prepare your child for preschool! As you point to each letter while singing the alphabet song, you make learning fun and interactive. The colorful images help your child connect sounds to words, reinforcing their understanding. This engaging approach builds early literacy skills and creates a joyful bonding experience as they sing along and recognize letters!
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Writing
Using a chalkboard to teach your child how to write letters is an engaging and effective exercise! Start by writing a letter on the board, then have your child take a sponge, squeeze out the water, and trace the letter you wrote. This tactile experience enhances their fine motor skills and reinforces letter shapes. After tracing with the sponge, they can use a paper towel to dry it, which adds another layer of learning. Finally, they'll use the shadow of the letter to practice writing it independently. This hands-on approach not only makes learning fun but also boosts their confidence and retention of letter formation!