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Learning Letters
I am not a teacher but I believe they start teaching children how to use ..... I wouldn't be worried about your 3 year old tracing letters unless he is ...
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- I have an early childhood degree and have taught pre-k and kindergarten for years, and the normal age is usually 4, but like letter recognition and reading, it sometim...
- It's a great thing to teach them letter familiarity when they're three, but they probably won't have the fine motor control to trace letters until they're at least fou...
- Lead and they will follow. Your 3 year old is ready to begin but do not worry if he has not started yet. When possible sit down with the 3 and 2 year old at the tabl...
Ready for Preschool---What Should My 3 Year Know Before Going?
Just wondering if anyone typically knows what a 3 year old should know .... I will be teaching letters, reading, ... Preschool and Writing Words/letters ...
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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...
Teaching My 4 Year Old and 18 Month Old to Read??
I really want to teach my 4 year old to read this year or before he goes to .... I started showing her short words and teaching her how each letter in the ... she really could comprehend the blending of the 3 letter sounds to be "cat. ...
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- I really like the "Now I'm Reading" series by Nora Gaydos. They are a series of small books designed to take kids from intuitive picture "reading" up to simple nonfict...
- Don't push to hard. Use teachable moments (times that occur naturally). Your four year old will benefit from this but just start with reading aloud, getting books, g...
- Personally I think we are getting to much into our thinking minds and need to play and exercise more than we do. Unless your kids are really into it, and asking to le...
How to Help My Child (4-Year-old) to Start "Reading"?
My three year old and I look at ABC cards and chant: "C ca C ca C ca CAT" Any book that has ... My daughter was "reading" books at the age of 3.. she really had just memorized the words to her ... Leap Frog Letter FActory is the best DVD for learning the letters. ... Seeking Advice on Teaching Abc's, 123'S ...
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- Leap Frog Letter FActory is the best DVD for learning the letters. Then after he has all those sounds and letters down pat, you can work on the next Leap Frog movie a...
- My daughter loves the new "tag" system from leap frog where they can click on a word they don't get it and it will say it to them. She also is big on the step into re...
- Not knowing your son's learning style I am going to give you some DVD's and websites that you may want to check out. Leap frog has great videos: "The Letter Facto...
Trying to Get My 4 Year Old to Do Alphabets and Numbers?
The best way to prepare a 3-5 year old for reading and math is for them to play! the .... Methods of Teaching Toddlers (2-3) Shapes, Letters and Such ...
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- I would definitely not pressure her. For most kids, 4 is too young for formal learning. At this age, learning should be informal and fun. If your daughter starts to a...
- I wouldn't worry about pushing "school!" I would absolutely read as much as possible to her. As long as her interest for reading and stories stays strong and interesti...
- Hi C., I agree with all the other responses that said to keep it fun and don't force or rush it. I did most everything(or something similar) with my now 9 year o...
Getting a Head Start in Teaching Her
She is only 3 1/2, but she already recognizes all the letters of the ... doing an amazing job with Karina My son is going to be 3 years old in a couple of ...
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- Karina sounds very bright! Have you started chapter books with her? Charlotte's Web, and Beverly Cleary's mouse books (Runaway Ralph and The Mouse & the Motorcycle) ...
- Hi C.! It sounds like you are doing an amazing job with Karina! My son is going to be 3 years old in a couple of weeks. And like Karina, he knows and recognizes a...
- You're already doing everything right!!!! Encourage imaginative play, expose her to more books/music, and allow her to explore the world around her. It sounds as if ...
Need Some Problem Solving Games for 2 Year Old
Nov 10, 2009 ... My soon-to-be 3 year old twin boys love memory...you can even use a regular ... Methods of Teaching Toddlers (2-3) Shapes, Letters and Such ...
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- How about some dressing frames. Look up some Montessori materials. I bet you'll find some stuff he'd like and learn. We do Montessori homeschooling as much as we can. ...
- Tangram puzzles. My kids started doing those at 2 years old. They loved it then at that age, and even still now. Great for problem solving. Its great, even for adult...
- My soon-to-be 3 year old twin boys love memory...you can even use a regular deck of cards so they can learn to recognize the numbers. They love to flip them over and ...
What Are Some Suggestions on How to Teach the ABC'S and 1,2,3'S ?
Sep 7, 2009 ... My son learned to sing the ABC's and how to read his letters by ..... skills by the time he was 3 years old Now he is 11 years old and he ...
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- Besides doing lots of reading, my girls LOVE starfall.com. My youngest begs for it each night. She is 20 months and already sings the song, although she doesn't know...
- My kids hated flashcards. I made some up for their math classes last year. "Mom, flashcards = BORING!" Okay , I took the hint. I played games with my kids. Singing...
- My daughter learned her ABC's from Super Why on PBS. It doesn't help with numbers, but it does help with ABC's, writing words and letters, and sometimes rhyming or opp...
I Have a Stubborn Almost 3 Yr Old Who Does Not Want to Learn His Shapes, Colors
Teaching a 3 Year Old His Letters · 25 · Teaching My 3 1/2 Year Old Grandson Abc's, Numbers, Colors, Etc · 23 · Methods of Teaching Toddlers (2-3) Shapes, ...
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- I personally would not push it. my daughter who is now 5 taught herself her shapes ,colors 123's and her abc's. by playing ... when she would ask mumma what co...
- Have you tried a Preeschool program for him. Maybe all he sees in you is his Mommy, not his Teacher. Socially, it would be a great advance for him. It might worry...
- I went to walmart and got a learning book called flash action combo for preschool it comes with a cd-rom filled with numbers, shapes and colors my son is 3 and already...
Letter Recognition for a 4 Year Old
Aug 25, 2009 ... My 4 year old son loves his foam letters for bathtime & we spell the names of favorite characters or .... Teaching a 3 Year Old His Letters ...
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- I agree with Stacey with the shaving cream, you can also use playdough, pudding, applesauce, cheerios, etc. My son had to have a reason why he needed to learn somethi...
- I agree with the Leap Frog series. My 2 year old knows all of the letters and their sounds and it is mostly due to the Leap Frog Fridge Phonics and the video, The Let...
- As a former preschool teacher, I have found the best way to teach is to follow. Perhaps instead of making the letters themselves the subjuct, simply put them into her ...