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4 Year Old and Her Backwards Letters
Read all 7 responses: "My 4 year old daughter has been having a lot of trouble with reversal of her letters and numbers. She does it when writing and ...
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- She is perfectly fine! I teach first grade (ages 6-7) and there are still students who work on writing letters the correct way. You could give her a chart of the alpha...
- My son is 5. When he was learning his letters at 4 he was writing backwards too. He would actually write whole words backwards not just the letters. I asked the teache...
- don't worry totally normal. even kindergarteners do it.
Teaching 4 Year Old to Write
So it is very common for kids to write letters backwards or upside-down. .... Writing letters backward is very common. All 3 of my older children went ...
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- Writing letters backward is very common. All 3 of my older children went through a phase of writing some letters and numbers backward (but not on purpose). I would s...
- I don't think she is ready for that type of academic activity. Pre-K is more about fun, socializing and learning takes place during those moments. It is also not unc...
- Hi T., The struggle is due to the fact that she isn't ready for this academic exercise. Pre-K isn't about "class-time". Pre-K is structured fun that teaches withou...
When Should My 3 Old Know
I bought wooden wall letters that spell out his name, painted them and hung them in my son's ... Methods of Teaching Toddlers (2-3) Shapes, Letters and Such ...
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- Hi F., I bought wooden wall letters that spell out his name, painted them and hung them in my son's bedroom. I also taught him the bingo song but substitued his nam...
- I think every kid is different. My three year old can sing the alphabet, but he can't tell you what the letters look like, and he nows his main shapes. He knows all ...
- F.!!! Please!!! your son is only 3!!! I mean "fun teaching" at this age is fine..but pushing it...come one!!! Is this your first child? It seems as if he is. Ok..i c...
Need Letters/Words Painted in Room
Read all 5 responses: "Does anyone know someone who does lettering/words painted in a child's room? I need someone good with very nice handwriting.
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- Have the perfect person for you! She is a friend of mine but is so talented and is a Mamasource Mama. She did my nursery and they turned out amazing! Here is a link...
- Hi D., I work for Uppercase Living. We offer decorative expressions and designs for a fraction of the price of a muralist. We have 100's of predesigned phrases (wit...
- A friend of mine & I got ours off of Ebay. They did a very good job.
Having Trouble with Recognizing Letters
Read all 32 responses: "I have been working with my 3 1/2 year old daughter on alphabet letter recognition. We have been using Hooked on Phonics and it ...
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- My son just turned 3 and wanted a Super Why birthday. If you haven't seen the show, it's on PBS and has helped him learn letters, spelling and is even trying to write...
- I see you have gotten a lot of advice on toys and programs to use, so I feel compelled to reiterate what a couple of other educators have said. It is not developmental...
- You are pushing too hard. Lay off for awhile. Then try again after 3-4 weeks to see if she's interested again.
Methods of Teaching Toddlers (2-3) Shapes, Letters and Such
Read all 34 responses: "I'm a working mother and our parents watch our 2 year old daughter everyday so she is not exposed to "actual learning" from a ...
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- We don't do anything structured but just take opportunities to reinforce this information as we play. When drawing with crayons or chalk I repeat the colors each t...
- S., Hello! Here's a easy quick idea that is fun for your child! Get something like shaving cream, whip cream or play dough......next, first show her how to draw the n...
- She's 2 she doesn't need any formal teaching. She needs to be able to explore. Just talk to her and tell her what she is seeing and touching. It will all sink in. ...
Trying to Track down Article on Writing "Life Letters" to Your Children
Read all 9 responses: "Within the last 2 years I read a great article on writing thoughtful letters for your children to be given later in life on topics ...
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- L. M That is a great idea, if you don't mind I would like to do the same thing. I researched the topic and found this site http://www.joyremembered.com/family-lett...
- I have started this myself just wright from the heart and I also write for what I call milesones, 16th, 18th, 21st, 30 ect and graduation, first job, first crush, ect,...
- No, but I would love to find it myself - what a great idea!
Seeking Cool Ways to Help Daughter Write Letters
Read all 19 responses: "Anyone have any fun methods for teaching my little girl how to write her letters? She is having a difficult time writing some of her ...
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- Hi A., Ask her something she likes and guide her how to write the name of the things. Buy some guide letter and number for beginners at teacher"s store use it until h...
- so funny...I thought my daughter was going to start school this year, but I guess she doesn't turn 5 in time. Anyways, we decided to start teaching her at home...start...
- My son's preschool teaches "handwriting without tears" where letters of the alphabet are classified as lines and curves and a combination thereof. Using wooden peices ...
Ready for Preschool---What Should My 3 Year Know Before Going?
Often times children with older siblings who they have seen "doing their homework" are eager to practice letters and numbers just like their big brother or ...
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- hey susan! All of the responses here are great! I have taught preschool for 12 years now and I'm not aware of anything children HAVE to know before entering.. Most ...
- It sounds to me like he is already above most kids when they start pre-school. That is awesome that he knows that much already and I would just keep teaching him anyth...
- If kids know letters, colors and shapes, they are well advanced for 3 year old preschool! Writing names, that is fantastic. Also use blunt scissors and practice gluein...
Helping a 4 Year Who Is Trying to Read and Write
My kids also like the magnet alpha bet letters on the refrigerator. .... Get some books that have the letters in it and you can help him write that way you ...
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- I would keep doing what you are doing. Does he have a leapster? My 4 year old has it and loves it. She loves spelling words and finding letters but doesn't care to ...
- My son will be 5 in Nov. & has always been interested in words. My husband works at Home Depot & I discovered long ago that it is the perfect place for reading lessons...
- Get some books that have the letters in it and you can help him write that way you could also get some flash cards that have letters and words on them
