Author: Denise

  • Homophones

    Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. Many children will struggle with using the correct word when writing or reading. We created over 15 homophone worksheets to help your child or student master these words. The three most difficult ones are as follows: Its vs. It’s, There vs. They’re…

  • How to Learn the Alphabet?

    Learning the alphabet occurs gradually, it typically begins in preschool when a child learns the alphabet song and concludes in the latter elementary years when a child masters cursive and knowledge of all the letter-sound relationships. Learning the Alphabet Learning the alphabet can be a complex process and typically takes a few years to complete….

  • Letter Sounds: How to Teach the Alphabet

    Learning the alphabet typically occurs in steps, beginning with knowing the letter names. It typically begins with learning the ABC song, followed by identifying upper- and lower-case letters as well as different print styles (“a” and “g”). Lastly, a child must learn that each letter represents a sound. Letter-Sounds A child must learn each letter’s…

  • Learn to Write Your Name

    Learning to write your name is something every child must do. By the end of kindergarten, many reading curriculums require students to write their name using both upper- and lowercase letters. Before a child can write her name, she will need to learn how to spell it. We offer some fun activities that assist a…

  • Alphabet Coloring Pages

    Alphabet coloring pages and alphabet worksheets are fun activities that assist your child in learning the name, shape and common sound for the letters of the alphabet. By the end of kindergarten, most children know the names of all the letters of the alphabet and can match both upper- and lowercase letters as well as…

  • The Alphabet Song

    Learning the alphabet occurs over time; a child must learn each letter’s name, shape (upper- and lowercase letters) and common sound. This typically occurs in stages, beginning with a toddler singing the alphabet song. Music helps children remember things so it should come as no surprise that most children learn each letter’s name using a…