It is natural for parents and teachers to help children learn the sounds heard at the beginning of words. However, it is also important for children to be able to identify the sounds that they hear in the middle and at the end of words. Middle sounds are particularly difficult to identify so, after your child has mastered beginning sounds, help her to determine the sounds she is hearing at the end of words.
Using a set of magnetic letters and a cookie sheet or refrigerator, begin to write a short word, such as “cat”, but leave off the last letter. Ask your child to finish the word “cat”. You may need to let her know that right now, the letters say “ca”, but she needs to find the last letter. Repeat this activity with a dozen or so other short words.
This activity can also be completed with pictures. For example, if you have a picture of a bed, write the letters “be_” underneath, and have your child fill in the last letter (or simply tell you the letter if you want to reuse the pictures).
Once your child is very comfortable with these shorter words, move on to two- and three-syllable words.
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Written by BRWI Staff on July 30, 2010
When teaching young children the sounds associated with each letter of the alphabet, it is fairly easy to practice with a child in almost any situation. For example, while traveling in the car, road signs can be used to identify letters. Once a letter is identified, parents can ask what sound the letter makes. Of course there numerous are games, flashcards, toys, etc. that also provide a good r
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Written by BRWI Staff on June 25, 2010
Most everyone has played the game “musical chairs” at some point in their lives. You may remember the giddiness you felt when you got a chair or perhaps the disappointment in being the person who was “out” when the music stopped. This version of the game can be played with one or more people, and no one ever has to leave the game. The best part is that this game can be u
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Written by BRWI Staff on August 20, 2009
When children are able to recognize most of the letters of the alphabet, it is a good time to start helping them make the connection between letters and sounds. Try the following activity with your preschooler and make a game out of learning letter sounds.
Cover five large cubes with an uppercase letter of the alphabet written on each side. You will have four extra sides so repeat four of the vo
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Written by BRWI Staff on June 8, 2009
