Every preschooler loves alphabet blocks, if only to stack them as high as they can and knock them back down again! Used the right way, alphabet blocks can help to develop literacy skills, especially among kinesthetic learners.

The bright, colorful depictions of the letters and clear, simple pictures on the blocks are ideal to teach children the names of the letters, and even the basic sounds each one makes. Alphabet blocks like these are available from brands like Melissa and Doug, Uncle Goose, Schylling and Maxim.

Here is the best way to play games with the blocks. Put a few on the floor and ask the child to find the ‘a’. Make your voice happy and excited and make the … Read the rest of this post…

Alphabet blocks offer many potential benefits to young kids. While they are among the simplest of all toys, they are also among the most beneficial in many ways.

One of the great things about alphabet blocks is they come with no rules and no instructions. Kids get to make up their own rules and play away. The sky is the limit for what they can do with them and how much they can learn.  The blocks encourage open-ended explorations.

Melissa and Doug Toy company offers alphabet blocks that are safe and educational. To prevent any risk of lead poisoning, their blocks are painted or stained only with non-toxic paint or stain, as children will undoubtedly put the blocks in their … Read the rest of this post…

Learning the alphabet is something even two and three year olds can do with just a little help from family members.  Sing the alphabet song together.  Surround them with ABC books and toys and talk to them about them when playing.  They will be learning the alphabet without ever realizing it is anything but play.  It won’t be long before they know the names of every last letters and even the basic sounds they make, too!

One great tool for children learning the alphabet is the alphabet poster.  There are all kinds of great ABC posters available from educational supply stores.  Get one that shows all the letters of the alphabet and an item that begins with each letter.  Now … Read the rest of this post…