How Do You Teach Toddlers The Alphabet?
The trick to teaching toddlers the alphabet is to have the process occur naturally, as a part of having fun. Toddlers are too young for “school” of any kind, but they do love learning. By simply introducing letters of the alphabet as part of other activities, they will catch on amazingly quickly. Cut a large letter uppercase “A” out of construction paper and laminate it. Present it to your child saying, “Look, I made you an “A.” No further comments are necessary, although you might suggest the “A” go for a ride in the wagon or perch atop a tower of blocks. Then, as you see upper case “A’s,” point them out. “Look, on this cereal box: I found an “A.” or “Hey, on your Gap hat, there’s an “A” right in the middle.” Over the next few days, ask the child to find the “A” on those items. Resist the temptation to introduce more letters. Just cart that “A” around for a while, finding more here and there. Next, read your child an alphabet book. A good suggestion: “Dr. Seuss’s ABC’s” is particularl
