Teaching the alphabet is foundational for reading and writing. Here are a few fun ideas to teach the alphabet to little ones.

1. Sing Alphabet Songs

Singing alphabet songs is fun that you can start at any age. 

2. Reading Alphabet Books

Reading alphabet books to babies and toddlers is a wonderful great way to introduce them to the alphabet. The repetition will help your child learn the alphabet at a young age. Here are a few of our favorites: 

ABCs of Kindness 

ABC Board Touch Think and Learn

ABCs of Art

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's ABC

3. Animal Alphabet Cards

These Animal Alphabet Cards are perfect for baby, toddler, or any age in between. The high-contrast nature illustrations create a mesmerizing display for babies, while the bold letters create a delightful alphabet learning experience for older children.

 

4. Name Recognition 

Name recognition is a great way to for your child to begin learning and recognizing the letters in their name.

 

5. Tracing Letters 

Children can trace each letter with their fingers to develop pre-writing skills and letter recognition—and master the strokes they'll need for correct letter formation.

Alphabet Board - Montessori Learning Resource

6. Sand Writing Tray

Our Wooden Sand Writing Tray and Alphabet Flashcards are the perfect learning resource to develop early handwriting and letter formation. They can use their finger or the writing stick to make marks in the sand, which can be easily wiped away. This encourages them to practice and not worry about making mistakes. Children can also learn to write simple words. 

  

7. Match Uppercase Letters to Lowercase Letters

Alphabet Tracing & Matching Cards is a free printable you can laminate and reuse. These printable cards feature extra-big upper and lowercase letters. Children can trace each letter with their fingers to develop pre-writing skills and letter recognition—and master the strokes they’ll need to start writing!

• Practice correct letter formation
• Laminate for continued use
• Use them as playdough mats
• Cut the cards in half to use as a fun matching game

 

8. Letter Hunt Sensory Bin

Create a sensory bin and add letters for your child to hunt for. 

• Choose a bin. Clear storage containers work the best so children can see inside.
• Choose the filler: Our favorites include rice, water beads, beans, dried chickpeas, pasta, or birdseed.
• Add Wooden Uppercase Alphabet Set.
• Add tools. Small shovel, spoon, tongs or measuring cups.