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!

What Comes First Spelling or Reading?

Great question. Reading and spelling are closely related. Good readers are most often good spellers. In the Scholastic article "How Children Learn to Spell" Louisa Moats writes, "Word knowledge builds systematically on other word knowledge. It's that cycle of success that teachers love to see develop: Learning begets learning. Most young children who are exposed to print in their homes spontaneously begin to experiment with writing." Reading to children early and often will help them love reading, become readers and spellers as well. So keep on reading!

Playroom of My Dreams!

This is not my house but I wish they would invite me over to play. I know I am a grown up, but it looks like so much fun! Check out The Wonder Years blog for more pictures and information about this magical play space.