{"id":3083,"date":"2023-07-10T08:46:12","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T16:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=3083"},"modified":"2026-04-14T07:56:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:56:27","slug":"fun-reading-activities-for-preschoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/fun-reading-activities-for-preschoolers\/3083","title":{"rendered":"40 Effective Literacy (Pre-Reading) Activities for Preschoolers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-printables-titlegroup\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aofl-rounded-bubble-title\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" 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activities, songs, games, free printables, and more.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Young girl sitting and reading. \" class=\"wp-image-26244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#bdd7ff\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e69e6342290899ea8eb18a500cd9d4b0\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#hands-on\" title=\"\">Hands on Literacy Activities for Preschoolers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-577fe5e6cbfbe2491f22500f937d1173\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#songs\" title=\"\">Literacy Songs for Preschoolers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0a6fae413157ff82655c5e91a5ae1b0d\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#games\" title=\"\">Online Literacy Games for Preschoolers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-548a1079b5dbc33c9a7976a61b70496a\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#printable\" title=\"\">Free Printable Literacy Activities for Preschoolers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-09fc56880495bfa2372467ca4450357c\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#writing\" title=\"\">Early Writing Activities for Preschoolers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a8a503716bb4ee606266215b7643955\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#knowledge\" title=\"\">Book Knowledge and Print Awareness Activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4a2032fc1f3095b549b3a611942e378\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#sequencing\" title=\"\">Sequencing and Retelling Activities <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10a569b39c339228721db6ccde26420e\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#storytelling\" title=\"\"><strong>Storytelling Activities for Preschoolers<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2efb137cec2fa9b59467100bebc589bb\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#love\" title=\"\">Activities to Develop a Love of Reading <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e2af4a29093e0375c9844a8f905ada56\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#skills\" title=\"\">What Literacy Skills Does a Preschooler Need?&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-60a2206bb53dd8b7e869fba7ae97e4e2\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#ABCmouse\" title=\"\"> Literacy Activities with ABCmouse&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0940aaa572c49faa3ce5c541ef39700a\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Learning to read is one of the most exciting and important parts of a child\u2019s life. But pre-K kids don\u2019t need to become fluent readers just yet. Instead, they should <strong>focus on pre-reading activities like mastering letters and the sounds they make<\/strong>. Here are a few fun literacy activities to try with your preschooler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image u-m-hide\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0017\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Literacy-CTA-2.0-Desktop.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse ad highlighting doubled early literacy gains, with a chart comparing learning growth with and without ABCmouse.\" class=\"wp-image-84481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Literacy-CTA-2.0-Desktop.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Literacy-CTA-2.0-Desktop-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Literacy-CTA-2.0-Desktop-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide aofl-mb-3rem-margin \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0027\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Literacy-CTA-2.0-Mobile.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse ad highlighting doubled early literacy gains, with a chart comparing learning growth with and without ABCmouse.\" class=\"wp-image-84482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Literacy-CTA-2.0-Mobile.png 393w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Literacy-CTA-2.0-Mobile-190x300.png 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"hands-on\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Hands-on Literacy Activities for Preschoolers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea41989267315aea8aa5ebac1cec8d35\" style=\"color:#01075f\">1. Dig Up Alphabet Beads<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">If you\u2019ve got a sandbox or sand tray, this activity from <a href=\"https:\/\/preschoolinspirations.com\/alphabet-bead-sand-tray-loose-parts-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preschool Inspirations<\/a> couldn\u2019t be easier. (No sandbox? Fill a big bin with some sand instead.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-978f15dd1f4a231b28fb793215d3ff5b\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Simply <strong>bury some alphabet beads or magnets<\/strong> in the sand, then let kids dig them up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f67d9818f94f9c3e0ba60bc5c41c300\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Very young kids can just find the letters and name them with your assistance. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image.png\" alt=\"Child playing in the sand. \" class=\"wp-image-25644\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-768x509.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6088174f974d3d5d3b0ac884ee43edca\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Older ones can put them in alphabetical order as they find them, and say the sounds they make out loud too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b0a68936e7083fe7a907f8d99a00ec8\" style=\"color:#01075f\">2. Sand Box Writing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9311028dd300d1e416a84fc4893ec3c4\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Help young children practice writing in the sand. Children can <strong>trace the shapes of letters with their fingers<\/strong> or use a stick to mimic the feel of a writing utensil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6f468a2442740dbf0e159659fdf428b6\" style=\"color:#01075f\">This activity helps develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, essential for writing. The tactile experience of drawing in the sand familiarizes children with the movements involved in forming letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85ad65b86f12a81357974185f9564a0f\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Incorporating <strong>small objects like shells or pebbles<\/strong> can add an extra layer of engagement. Children can trace around these objects or <strong>use them to form letters and shapes<\/strong>, enhancing their creativity and sensory experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Writing-in-the-Sand-1200x675.png\" alt=\"Writing letters in the sand. \" class=\"wp-image-25652\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Writing-in-the-Sand-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Writing-in-the-Sand-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Writing-in-the-Sand-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Writing-in-the-Sand-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Writing-in-the-Sand.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cfe8b46ffa7eca35582af4c804761bf2\" style=\"color:#01075f\">3. <strong>Play Alphabet Hide-and-Seek<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Take a tip from <a href=\"https:\/\/busytoddler.com\/alphabet-find-learn-activity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Busy Toddler<\/a> and try this fun pre-reading game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-2.png\" alt=\"Child looking for letters hidden. \" class=\"wp-image-25663\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-2-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-2-768x513.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2e0c4d6981454820d4838ce002421c98\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Buy or make some alphabet letter cards. Then, <strong>hide them around your room, house, or yard.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8f84f628a0ba59965f7ec0700d95bcc\" style=\"color:#01075f\">For younger children, <strong>hang them in plain sight<\/strong>, then call out a letter for them to find.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79cdbdd6e60ffccd3bccdebe51ce88a0\" style=\"color:#01075f\">They\u2019ll get a kick out racing from one to the next. For older students, <strong>make the hiding places a little trickier<\/strong>, and see if they can find and reassemble the whole alphabet in a specified amount of time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-af10e03a2d287b6294a5ca6982e5e739\" style=\"color:#01075f\">4. Circle Letter Hunt<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e3b19c15707416f633ed27f87813909\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Letter flashcards can be transformed into a fun and interactive learning activity with the help of a hula-hoop or a simple chalk circle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a847728bdb00d60db79cd88febd6090e\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Place a flashcard inside the hoop or circle, and <strong>challenge kids to find items that start with the letter on the card<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0de9c984bbf3156df32209820ee7d85\" style=\"color:#01075f\">This scavenger hunt encourages children to think creatively and make connections between letters and objects in their environment. It also adds a physical element to learning, which can be particularly engaging for active learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Letter-A-1.png\" alt=\"Letter in a hoola hoop. \" class=\"wp-image-14765\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Letter-A-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Letter-A-1-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Letter-A-1-768x640.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-caf4e99d5b786c2b2f55ffa7101ea906\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Taking this game outside makes it even more exciting. Draw circles on the ground with chalk and put a flashcard in each one.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8af6243a22893c0d0828f1e50bf97340\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong>Let your kids explore and find things that match the letters<\/strong>. This simple activity helps them learn letters while having a blast running around and using their imagination.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9bc2c57a1068eee51b724a738994756\" style=\"color:#01075f\">5. <strong>Mix Up a Bowl of Alphabet Soup<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Follow the lead of <a href=\"https:\/\/funlearningforkids.com\/alphabet-water-sensory-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mom Inspired Life<\/a> and drop a selection of alphabet beads or magnets into a bin of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6f595b82398f484ef66cc6d481f36ffa\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Give kids spoons, tweezers, or other tools and ask them to <strong>pull out the letters one by one<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8322e12c06b564dabc185ab02958a865\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Name each letter, match uppercase with lower-case, <strong>say the sounds<\/strong>, and<strong> put letters in order.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-3.png\" alt=\"Alphabet soup. \" class=\"wp-image-25672\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-3.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-3-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-229c4e912d0ae53edd592dc74ccfcae9\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Want to make this a little less messy? Simply mix up the letters in a big bowl (without the water) instead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-498be8e2e7f5daa416f1e2b49e0bba55\" style=\"color:#01075f\">6. <strong><strong>Sensory Bag<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5f2da074b4b0f52f69ea267c23eeecd9\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Make an on-the-go letter hunt sensory bag. Fill a large ziplock bag with rice or beans, and mix in some alphabet beads or magnets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-84248c5db65a02d1af1eca70c83e9dd4\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Seal the bag firmly with packing tape so little fingers can\u2019t get inside, and let kids poke and prod to find the letters hidden within. You can try this with a plastic bottle too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77befb6b060ca83a8a0040842199edc0\" style=\"color:#01075f\">7. <strong><strong>Make Name Bracelets<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-397c043091229a0b0abd88c02e74ce4e\" style=\"color:#01075f\">The first letters that many kids learn are those that make up their name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11f1804bbe76335d7f4ccdbda2a82508\" style=\"color:#01075f\">This gives learning real meaning for them, so it\u2019s a perfect place to start. Use alphabet beads to make name bracelets that kids can wear and use for practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-4.png\" alt=\"Letter beads. \" class=\"wp-image-25678\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-4.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-4-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-4-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roylco.com\/name-bracelets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royl<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/roylco.com\/name-bracelets\/\">co<\/a> suggests using tubular crinoline instead of plain yarn for a fun twist, but ribbons, twine, and pipe cleaners work well too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fea936e77dafae9366d516a99d5fb2b8\" style=\"color:#01075f\">8. DIY Name Puzzles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6f430913ed0ba2f9f289ad355f878eac\" style=\"color:#01075f\">DIY name puzzles are a fun way for children to practice name and letter recognition using their own picture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d22ffd3baade116d534dcd84899a2353\" style=\"color:#01075f\">To create these personalized puzzles, gather large craft sticks (one for each letter of the child&#8217;s name), a printed picture, Mod Podge, a brush, tape, an Exacto knife, and a black Sharpie marker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-246b898d6f57dc01f5a9846bd0225742\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Line up and tape the sticks together, adjust the picture to fit, and apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the sticks. Place the picture on top, cover it with another layer of Mod Podge, let it dry, then cut along each stick with the razor and write the letters of the child&#8217;s name on the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">See more detailed instructions at <em><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.maketaketeach.com\/d-i-y-name-puzzles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Make, Take, and Teach<\/a>. <\/em>Children love seeing their own picture in the puzzle and enjoy the process of putting it together, which helps with letter recognition. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-691392fd1e8cef8a46f34fb601680b64\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong><strong>9. Go On a Letter Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7d9006b02642aff6f9bddf99d9f84b3c\" style=\"color:#01075f\">One way to master the alphabet is to be on the lookout for letters everywhere you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">One option, suggested by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allaboutlearningpress.com\/letter-hunt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All About Letter Press<\/a>, will make good use of the catalogs and junk mail filling up your recycling bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-5.png\" alt=\"Child pointing to letters. \" class=\"wp-image-25680\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-5.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-5-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-5-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a9867bafd56756035ba1975b0027b84a\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Arm kids with child-safe scissors, and let them cut out letters as they find them. They can focus on a single letter, or work to assemble the whole alphabet. Glue them onto colorful paper to make collages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a68103db195f365bc57de722cf84b4df\" style=\"color:#01075f\">10. Photo Letter Hunt<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e52d1907bc3a10906998c58730d4a71f\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Take advantage of children\u2019s natural interest in technology by letting them use your phone to take pictures of letters they find while out and about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40e87001cbf59f09172c9d5f16fc90a8\" style=\"color:#01075f\">These can be actual letters printed on signs or items that resemble letters. Kids will love the challenge of finding and photographing each letter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Letter-E-in-Concrete-1200x675.png\" alt=\"Letter e in concrete. \" class=\"wp-image-25686\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Letter-E-in-Concrete-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Letter-E-in-Concrete-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Letter-E-in-Concrete-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Letter-E-in-Concrete-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Letter-E-in-Concrete.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-df55cef1e948f6e82a7eff88386b669e\" style=\"color:#01075f\">11<strong><strong>. Toss Letter Balls Into Matching Buckets<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Use ping pong balls, or slightly larger bouncy balls like shown at <a href=\"https:\/\/somedayilllearn.com\/alphabet-balls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Some Day I\u2019ll Learn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Then, set up small plastic or metal buckets labeled with matching letters (try using uppercase on one and lowercase on the other for more advanced kids).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-6.png\" alt=\"Ping Pong balls with cups. \" class=\"wp-image-25688\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-6.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-6-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-6-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c2546bfe083248a14d867ce2981a1e07\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Then, let kids see if they can toss the balls into the correct bucket. Wee ones can also just walk up and drop the balls into the right one, if you like.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3e877b9b6299fc7041e7db8f9739fa00\" style=\"color:#01075f\">12. Letter Ball Toss<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce8ac69678a815952b78179062dc1b63\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Pick one ball and play catch with your child. As you toss the ball, say the name of the letter. As they catch it, they should say the sound the letter makes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b8fa3c7c563a5c710f98d60228123f6b\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Then they toss it, saying the letter name, while you catch and say the sound. Repeat as long as you like, then move on to another letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Small-child-playing-catch-1200x675.png\" alt=\"Small child playing catch. \" class=\"wp-image-25689\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Small-child-playing-catch-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Small-child-playing-catch-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Small-child-playing-catch-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Small-child-playing-catch-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Small-child-playing-catch.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45756bd34b3ad7e4f09a2443f9030c46\" style=\"color:#01075f\">13<strong><strong>. Play ABC Go Fish<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b92b03d78ad7aa555feb2b076e4a7cd4\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Use a few sets of alphabet flashcards to play Go Fish, working to make letter matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-7.png\" alt=\"ABD cards with pictures. \" class=\"wp-image-25691\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-7.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-7-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/image-7-768x506.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-82301f0b844b18080a19709f5392b539\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Add to the complexity by matching upper and lowercase letters, or asking for letters by the sound they make instead of their names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howweelearn.com\/preschool-card-games-abc-go-fish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Wee Learn<\/a> for this easy idea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a265ed5e32adaf1a1b1ea5130133744f\" style=\"color:#01075f\">14. Change Up the Classics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d66f464363580d27d81dc40d3f21694f\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Put an alphabet spin on other classic games. For tic-tac-toe, have kids choose a letter other than X or O to represent them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-84c4d3da9a937d4817887096549827e2\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Label a hopscotch board with letters instead of numbers, and say the sounds they make as you jump along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b41e03555f3a2ccf09c0c7c4914694c5\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Run a relay race where kids must race to the end of a course, pick up the next alphabet block in order, then run back. The opportunities are endless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-606ec93688096a9d807deb8ac4707150\" style=\"color:#01075f\">15. ABCmouse Story Time: The Tortoise and the Hare&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85b23c8125203bc9bd5325b65f6ebefb\" style=\"color:#01075f\">In addition to sharing story time yourself with your child each day, try read-aloud videos like this one to give little ones even more book exposure. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ABCmouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find more stories on ABCmouse\u2019s channel here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;The Tortoise and the Hare&quot; \ud83d\udc22\ud83d\udc07| ABCmouse Classic Story Time | Aesop Fable | PreK and Kindergarten\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jtf3nD-Nf1w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"songs\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Literacy Songs for Preschoolers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2b8e1fdf79a44f70cca18a03796f47d3\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Songs often have rhymes and repeated phrases. This helps kids notice different sounds and syllables, which are important for reading. Music also introduces new words in a fun way, helping kids understand and use language better. Catchy tunes and rhythms make it easier for them to remember and use new words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;color:#01075f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">16. Alphabet Adventures: ABCmouse Letter Shorts Collection&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLlG8Y2sj2t1FTg8B8_mlHdkOIW3JQdvtB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">these brief video shorts<\/a> when you need a quick learning activity for your toddler. These are great for learning on the go!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">Each video focuses on one letter and brings it to life with fun characters. The catchy tunes and animations make learning exciting while kids enjoy discovering the shapes and sounds of letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ladybug on a Leaf: Lovely Letter L Learning! \ud83d\udc1e\ud83c\udf43 #abcmouse #alphabet #letters #learning\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UfRcDCo1zV0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;color:#01075f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">17. Mega Alphabet Song Compilation&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">Singing songs is one of the best ways to learn the alphabet. This huge mix of songs teaches kids to recognize the letters of the alphabet and connect them with the sounds they make.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mega Alphabet Song Compilation for TV! \ud83c\udfb6 25 MINUTE Mixed-Up Letters by ABCmouse\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xgrrpHoIJ4U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"games\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Online Literacy Games for Preschoolers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">18. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/alphabet-bubble-burst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Alphabet Bubble Burst<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28d3b79297855625b778ea4a942aa0fe\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Here&#8217;s a fun way to learn the ABCs! Kids will love popping the bubbles with the letter they hear, working on foundational literacy skills along the way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7949ab05-d528-46a4-9489-b4fb776e722d_600-4x-2.png\" alt=\"Alphabet Bubble Burst letter recognition game for young children from ABCmouse\" class=\"wp-image-51497\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7949ab05-d528-46a4-9489-b4fb776e722d_600-4x-2.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7949ab05-d528-46a4-9489-b4fb776e722d_600-4x-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7949ab05-d528-46a4-9489-b4fb776e722d_600-4x-2-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">19. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/frog-feeder-letter-a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Frog Feeder Letter A<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Grab the flies carrying the letter A and make your hungry frog happy! This game provides an engaging, interactive way to work on letter recognition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cba79b6b-0972-45f6-911f-a84d82b9c341_10508-4x.png\" alt=\"Frog Feeder Letter A free online learning game from ABCmouse\" class=\"wp-image-53064\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cba79b6b-0972-45f6-911f-a84d82b9c341_10508-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cba79b6b-0972-45f6-911f-a84d82b9c341_10508-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cba79b6b-0972-45f6-911f-a84d82b9c341_10508-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">20. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/galaxy-dash-uppercase-letters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Galaxy Dash: Uppercase Letters<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d58ad6f4206b230c1fb2a8b0a4637f29\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Work on letter recognition while soaring through the galaxy! Steer your spaceship through the stars to collect the correct uppercase letters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2ef5fe36-0f6d-4112-bcf8-726d852f8f9e_63132-4x.png\" alt=\"Galaxy Dash Uppercase Letters free online learning game from ABCmouse\" class=\"wp-image-52947\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2ef5fe36-0f6d-4112-bcf8-726d852f8f9e_63132-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2ef5fe36-0f6d-4112-bcf8-726d852f8f9e_63132-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2ef5fe36-0f6d-4112-bcf8-726d852f8f9e_63132-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">21. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/rainbow-traceables-letter-b-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Rainbow Traceables: Letter b<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Use a rainbow to trace the lowercase letter b! This game helps kids build handwriting, motor skills, and letter recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/97643a46-2f55-48f5-be5b-b8cfe91ed59e_11275-4x.png\" alt=\"Rainbow Tracing Letter b online learning game from ABCmouse\" class=\"wp-image-55025\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/97643a46-2f55-48f5-be5b-b8cfe91ed59e_11275-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/97643a46-2f55-48f5-be5b-b8cfe91ed59e_11275-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/97643a46-2f55-48f5-be5b-b8cfe91ed59e_11275-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">22. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/letter-cc-bunny-hops-maze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Bunny Hops Maze: Letter Cc<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5941f3f3b4548afaab816a2dc3fccce0\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Guide the cute rabbit through a maze, chasing uppercase adn lowercase versions of the letter C to get out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0622367d-0ac8-433b-a2c6-3546e4d55601_8701-4x.png\" alt=\"Letter Cc Bunny Hops Maze | ABCmouse\" class=\"wp-image-56686\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0622367d-0ac8-433b-a2c6-3546e4d55601_8701-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0622367d-0ac8-433b-a2c6-3546e4d55601_8701-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0622367d-0ac8-433b-a2c6-3546e4d55601_8701-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"printable\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Free Printable Literacy Activities for Preschoolers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;color:#01075f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">23. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/reading-for-preschoolers\/7148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reading Worksheets for Preschoolers<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">This free bundle of worksheets includes printables for practicing a variety of preschool literacy skills. Here\u2019s what you get:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SEO-378-Preschool-Reading-Worksheets-Landing-Page.png\" alt=\"Free printable reading worksheets for preschoolers by ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"wp-image-8206\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SEO-378-Preschool-Reading-Worksheets-Landing-Page.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SEO-378-Preschool-Reading-Worksheets-Landing-Page-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SEO-378-Preschool-Reading-Worksheets-Landing-Page-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">\n<li>Tracing Lines Worksheets: Trace lines and curves in preparation for learning to write letters.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">\n<li>Letter Coloring Worksheets: Color in the upper and lowercase letters, or fill them with stickers for a fun twist.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">\n<li>Color by Letter Worksheets: Practice letter recognition while creating colorful pictures.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">\n<li>Alphabet Pictures Coloring Pages: One page or more for every letter of the alphabet. Put them together to create your own coloring book!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">\n<li>Letter Tracing Worksheets: Trace the letters with fingers first, then use a crayon or pencil.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;color:#01075f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">24. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/free-printable-reading-charts-for-kids\/17528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Printable Reading Charts<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">Record the books you read together with these fun charts. Some of the charts track the number of books your child has read, while others offer reading challenges that you and your toddler can tackle together!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-374-Reading-Reward-Charts.png\" alt=\"Free pritnable reading charts from ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"wp-image-17584\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-374-Reading-Reward-Charts.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-374-Reading-Reward-Charts-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-374-Reading-Reward-Charts-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;color:#01075f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">25. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/prek-sight-words-worksheets\/17065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">PreK Sight Words Worksheets<span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun EmptyTextRun SCXW111119474 BCX0\" style=\"-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 11pt; line-height: 20.7px; font-family: Arial, Arial_EmbeddedFont, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/sight-words-resources\/13064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sight words<\/a> are those words that children encounter the most in books and learn to quickly recognize by learning their sounds and patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Image_Sight-Word_wrtiting_PrintableWorksheets.png\" alt=\"Free pritnable sight word worksheets from ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"wp-image-17070\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Image_Sight-Word_wrtiting_PrintableWorksheets.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Image_Sight-Word_wrtiting_PrintableWorksheets-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Featured-Image_Sight-Word_wrtiting_PrintableWorksheets-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding\">They\u2019re not a requirement for preschoolers, but if your child is making good strides with their other literacy skills, you can add these into the mix.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"writing\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Early Writing Activities for Preschoolers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9add19571cd84e0b231a3f86ce90a78f\" style=\"color:#01075f\">26. Lines and Curves<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Use playdough or pipe cleaners to practice forming shapes and curves, the basic components of letters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters.png\" alt=\"Playdough letters. \" class=\"wp-image-25765\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-1536x672.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Experiment with putting together the lines and curves in different combinations to see what letters appear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a56048f7d618781e1bad2be9da7b17e4\" style=\"color:#01075f\">27. Shaving Cream Letters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0b98a87ecf8ce6cecdc6730d4961f8b\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Kids love this one! Spread shaving cream (whipped cream works, too) on a tray, then let kids use their fingers to trace out shapes and eventually letters.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Shaving-Cream-Play-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Young child playing with shaving cream. \" class=\"wp-image-26201\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Shaving-Cream-Play-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Shaving-Cream-Play-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Shaving-Cream-Play-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Shaving-Cream-Play-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Shaving-Cream-Play.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7bb6458ba86a33a971efbc12efae1de2\" style=\"color:#01075f\">28. <strong>Rainbow Letters<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Fill a page with a single letter repeated multiple times in different colors. Make it even more interesting by mixing up the writing tools, using crayons, markers, chalk, colored pencils, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/colorful-alphabet-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Colorful letters on a white board surrounded by color pencils. \" class=\"wp-image-26202\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/colorful-alphabet-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/colorful-alphabet-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/colorful-alphabet-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/colorful-alphabet-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/colorful-alphabet.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image u-m-hide\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Preschool-CTA-2.0-Desktop.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse promotion highlighting increased early learning growth through play, with a bar chart comparing results with and without ABCmouse.\" class=\"wp-image-84478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Preschool-CTA-2.0-Desktop.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Preschool-CTA-2.0-Desktop-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Preschool-CTA-2.0-Desktop-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide aofl-mb-3rem-margin \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Preschool-CTA-2.0-Mobile.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse ad highlighting increased early learning growth through play, with a chart comparing results with and without ABCmouse.\" class=\"wp-image-84479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Preschool-CTA-2.0-Mobile.png 393w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ABCmouse-Preschool-CTA-2.0-Mobile-173x300.png 173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"knowledge\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Book Knowledge and Print Awareness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-43d0da1c154d83c5318a005835debe54\" style=\"color:#01075f\">29. Name the Parts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Ask your child to point out and name various parts of a book, like the front cover, back cover, pages, title, author\u2019s name, and more.&nbsp;Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/what-is-print-awareness\/24339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Print Awareness here<\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Boy-Pointing-at-book.png\" alt=\"Child pointing to a book and reading with his teacher. \" class=\"wp-image-26203\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Boy-Pointing-at-book.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Boy-Pointing-at-book-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Boy-Pointing-at-book-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Boy-Pointing-at-book-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Boy-Pointing-at-book-1536x672.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae83b44aac22b7bb51c5bf520176ce57\" style=\"color:#01075f\">30. <strong>Backwards Books<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">What happens if you read a book starting on the last page instead of the first? Or read the sentences from bottom to top, or right to left?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Kids will giggle at the results, but it helps to drive home the way books (in English) are assembled and meant to be read.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Upside-down-reading-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Two boys reading a book upside down. \" class=\"wp-image-26215\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Upside-down-reading-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Upside-down-reading-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Upside-down-reading-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Upside-down-reading-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Upside-down-reading.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ffb71e1a50ab99c249cbe9ee7808c101\" style=\"color:#01075f\">31. Library Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b6ea71029d1bbd07bae6b5087ad712db\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Make it a habit to frequently visit the library to see the wide selection of books that are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-reading-in-a-library-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Young boy reading in a library. \" class=\"wp-image-26217\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-reading-in-a-library-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-reading-in-a-library-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-reading-in-a-library-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-reading-in-a-library-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-reading-in-a-library.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13f8c34afb3ccf63074c39b09a6f6817\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Show your child everything the library has to offer, including books they won\u2019t be ready for until they\u2019re older as well as other resources like computers, magazines, videos, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"sequencing\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>Sequencing and Retelling Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23f768d2923e2dfcb20b7dcc948524da\" style=\"color:#01075f\">32. <strong><strong>Draw the Tale<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a943670bcad64d6cba65574d5fecfea2\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Have your child illustrate scenes from a story you\u2019ve just read. Then they can use those pictures to retell the story to someone else.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Young preschool boy drawing a picture of a story he just read. \" class=\"wp-image-26219\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Child-drawing-a-picture.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-739c08e8f27fe2be5ccbc020ab1495ee\" style=\"color:#01075f\">33. Act It Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-617726818841c71dbd23ddd257a7e9ac\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Use finger puppets, stuffed animals, and toys to put on short plays inspired by the stories you and your preschooler have read together. Even better, act out the roles yourselves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/puppets-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Finger Puppets\" class=\"wp-image-26220\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/puppets-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/puppets-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/puppets-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/puppets-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/puppets.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a7aa9d1f13fa0cc23c1dab7e3003e1dd\" style=\"color:#01075f\">34<strong><strong>. How to Do It<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-48916d73923c46e2e011d14692e04540\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Ask your child to give you directions on how to do a simple task (brush your teeth, make a sandwich, etc.), encouraging them to use words like \u201cfirst, then, next, last.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brushing-Teeth-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Dad and daughter brushing their teeth together. \" class=\"wp-image-26221\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brushing-Teeth-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brushing-Teeth-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brushing-Teeth-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brushing-Teeth-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brushing-Teeth.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-printables-email-registration\"><\/printables-email-registration>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"storytelling\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>Storytelling<\/strong> Activities for Preschoolers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c5d33a0b9ac9c6891538eee0753fbc96\" style=\"color:#01075f\">35. How Was Your Day?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0bf72c52e7f7b3457e96555b0ee9d496\" style=\"color:#01075f\">A simple conversation about what you did during the day is a great way to help kids practice sequencing and describing events. Encourage them to use lots of interesting details to recall everything they did throughout a day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading-1200x525.png\" alt=\"Young girls reading a book. \" class=\"wp-image-26244\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cute-Preschool-girl-reading.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dd63cb0cf122f68f1343eb69cf347708\" style=\"color:#01075f\">36. What Comes Next?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c67c996eaab185ac41322054bbd5bf45\" style=\"color:#01075f\">As you\u2019re reading a new storybook together, stop frequently and ask your child what they think will happen next. You can also ask them to create a new ending for the story when you\u2019re done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f1c06808552f54eae0582d03599cf30b\" style=\"color:#01075f\">37. Make a Book<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e3e8605f65d5c95572024600b1e49893\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Staple some blank pages together to make a book. Ask your child to tell you a story they\u2019ve made up, writing some of the text on each page. Then, have them add pictures to illustrate their tale. Invite them to proudly share their book with family and friends!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Making-a-book.png\" alt=\"Young child making a book with stickers and scissors. \" class=\"wp-image-26222\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Making-a-book.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Making-a-book-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Making-a-book-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Making-a-book-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Making-a-book-1536x672.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"love\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>Activities to Develop a Love of Reading<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cee0e68285e6be913fdd3484e332f858\" style=\"color:#01075f\">38. Book Nook<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc775f4429e7a5ed182e8fd46687072f\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Set up a special place in your home that\u2019s just for reading. Decorate it with lights, comfy pillows and blankets, and a few special stuffed animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-da7f55c677e57106deca7a0ca53385ec\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Join your child there for storytime, and leave a stack of new books there regularly for them to explore on their own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/reading-nook-1200x675.png\" alt=\"Boys reading in a cozy tent. \" class=\"wp-image-6497\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/reading-nook-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/reading-nook-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/reading-nook-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/reading-nook-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/reading-nook.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d24704714f8c7d9496ba35bfbe3fc2c0\" style=\"color:#01075f\">39. Offer Choice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7c0eca5dea150c7dfd44d0de5fb74386\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Let your child choose the kinds of books they\u2019d like to read together, even if they seem a little silly or repetitive to you. At this age, all reading is worthwhile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9dcb9d55d61eb987b7b7d0556996cc55\" style=\"color:#01075f\">40. Share the World<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a3f8b6980ee81b259d38c78266375f5\" style=\"color:#01075f\">While letting your child choose their reading material is important, it\u2019s also important to expose your child to new types of books regularly, so they can learn what\u2019s available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a663e8c2d389c0f0bcf129289e25ced\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Include fiction, non-fiction, and poetry in your selections, from genres like mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, and more. Be sure to explore diverse authors and topics, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/reading-under-the-stars.png\" alt=\"Boy reading under the stars. \" class=\"wp-image-15264\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/reading-under-the-stars.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/reading-under-the-stars-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/reading-under-the-stars-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"skills\"><strong>What Literacy Skills Does a Preschooler Need?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/preparing-your-preschooler-for-reading\/3946\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preschool is about preparing your child to learn how to read and write.<\/a> As young children begin to develop an appreciation for and understanding of the written word, these are the skills they need:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/how-to-teach-phonics-to-preschoolers\/16174\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Early Phonics<\/strong><\/a>: After learning letter recognition and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/letter-sound-activities-for-young-children\/10494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">letter-sound correspondence,<\/a> kids this age can develop phonemic awareness, the understanding that words are made up of individual sounds and those sounds relate to letters.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/tracing-lines\/7095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Tracing Letters<\/a><\/strong>: Preschoolers don\u2019t necessarily need to write on their own yet, but they should begin tracing the shapes of the letters using their fingers. Eventually, you can show them the proper way to hold a writing tool, and let them use pencils or crayons to trace letters as well.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/what-is-print-awareness\/24339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Book Knowledge<\/a><\/strong>: Exposure to books helps kids see how they work; for instance, that in English we read from left to right, top to bottom.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/teaching-children-sequence-of-events-in-storytelling\/24998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Sequencing<\/a> and Retelling<\/strong>: Kids should be able to grasp the idea of beginning, middle, end in a story, and retell short tales in their own words.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a9c1bbadaa4d8869bd2b6326d52f5d1e\">\n<li><strong>Imaginative Storytelling<\/strong>: Encourage creativity by inviting kids to make up their own endings to stories, or letting them create an entirely new story all on their own.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b899a38b8c53a9e95084bae2687a2512\">\n<li><strong>Love of Reading<\/strong>: Make books a part of everyday life, and encourage little ones to find and explore books they enjoy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"ABCmouse\"><strong> Literacy Activities with ABCmouse&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">ABCmouse\u2019s reading program was designed by experts to help children build literacy skills starting in preschool. Interactive online lessons, games, videos, songs, and more activities engage kids in the process right from the start. Books, worksheets, and other offline activities support and enhance your child&#8217;s learning. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/program\/reading-learning-program-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more about the ABCmouse reading program and join today!<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ABCmouse-Books-Hero-Image-1200x361.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse a wonderful tool for reading activities. \" class=\"wp-image-23728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ABCmouse-Books-Hero-Image-1200x361.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ABCmouse-Books-Hero-Image-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ABCmouse-Books-Hero-Image-768x231.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ABCmouse-Books-Hero-Image-1536x462.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ABCmouse-Books-Hero-Image.png 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Legal Disclaimer:<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Any information, materials, or links to third-party resources are provided for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with and do not sponsor\/endorse these third parties and bear no responsibility for the accuracy of content on any external site.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aofl-printable-bottom-banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-9587\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2.png 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2-768x371.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Looking for More Fun Activities?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b5994976 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button printable-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-activities\"><strong>See All ABCmouse Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-post-heading\">Related Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/query\" data-wp-key=\"9\" data-wp-router-region=\"query-9\" class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul style=\"color:#01075f; 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Printable, customizable designs for photos and keepsakes.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/last-day-of-school-signs\/197802\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-96860\" class=\"wp-block-post post-96860 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-printables-and-worksheets tag-coloring-pages tag-spanish\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-with-Leo-the-Truck-Partnership-Featured-Image.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-with-Leo-the-Truck-Partnership-Featured-Image.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-with-Leo-the-Truck-Partnership-Featured-Image-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-with-Leo-the-Truck-Partnership-Featured-Image-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-with-Leo-the-Truck-Partnership-Featured-Image-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-with-Leo-the-Truck-Partnership-Featured-Image-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7b72746bac6729e02a2f51c7a3eb9984 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/es-leo-el-camion-para-colorear\/96860\" target=\"_self\" >P\u00e1ginas para Colorear de Leo el Peque\u00f1o Cami\u00f3n (\u00a1Imprimibles Gratis!)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8865bb1071a46029123d76d0d8967a9f wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">P\u00e1ginas para colorear gratis de Leo el Peque\u00f1o Cami\u00f3n para imprimir. Actividades creativas con ABC, 123 y DoReMi para ni\u00f1os.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/es-leo-el-camion-para-colorear\/96860\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-89318\" class=\"wp-block-post post-89318 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-partnerships\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-with-Leo-the-Truck-Partnership-Featured-Image-1200-x-600.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-with-Leo-the-Truck-Partnership-Featured-Image-1200-x-600.png 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