Thursday, August 4, 2011

Teach ABCs- With a Secret Weapon


Did you know that if you use multiple senses to learn something you are more likely to remember it? The brain learns by receiving information from the body and outside world. Our senses (sight, sound, touch taste, smell) bring information to the brain.

Alphabetology incorporates a secret power by using multiple senses in learning. The letter card provides visual imput. Saying the letter sound provides auditory imput. Alphabetology is unique in providing brain imput through a simple hand movement done while saying the letter sound. For example: For letter N, say the letter sound for N twice while pointing to your nose. "N, n, nose."

The silly and simple activities you choose for your letter activities can be referred back to. For example: "Do you remember when we dressed like pirates, put pennies in our pockets, and had a pepperoni pizza picnic with Papa for P day? Who knew learning could be so fun!

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