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all letters Red “A”, which actually indicates that they understand what letters look
like, and that’s the first step! Once they understand the concept of colors and letters
– what each one looks like, that they all have names, and that they tell us to make a
sound – they are then ready to begin learning the individual differences and names
of each of the colors and letters. Learning is, indeed, a process! Allow your child to
take their time and enjoy.

Balance structured learning time with free exploration – It has been proven by
research that children learn best through play. When children play, they are
processing and practicing all the things they have learned and are learning in life.
In addition to doing structured activities with your child, let them play with the
materials in whatever way he or she wants to! This allows your child to have the
space they need to process and practice, and ultimately internalize
what they are learning. You never know how broad your child is imagination
really is. Your child just might come up with games you would have never
even thought of yourself!

Here, are some games you can play with your child! Feel free to make up
your own as well, and it is very
important let your child take the lead!

• Name Game – The best way to start learning letters is to relate them to
your child’s name! Children love hearing and seeing their own name, so it
is an easy way for them to become motivated to learn about the colors and
letters that make up their name. At the beginning stages, have your child
play different matching games to match up the colors and letters in his or
her name.
• Label Your Home! – As your child becomes more advanced in his or her
identification of colors and letters, you can begin to have them use colors
and letters to label things around your home, such as the couch, refrigera-
tor, bed, or table. This can also turn into a fun hide-and-seek type of game,
in which your child will try to find all the colors and letters around your
home.