In the classroom, our teachers:

• focus on four distinct aspects of the alphabet:
  1. the letter name,
  2. the letter shape,
  3. the letter sound, and
  4. how to form (print) the letter.

• read a variety of alphabet books.

• display the alphabet in the classroom.

• recite the alphabet in playful ways using songs and fingerplays.

• offer materials for children to form and manipulate letters.

Supporting Letter Knowledge in the home and community...

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