Anna K. answered • 08/12/22
Patient and Creative Experienced Educator
Sometimes our children have different strengths. While one child may easily learn the shape of a letter just by seeing it, another may have difficulty understanding the abstract concept of a letter. One way we can help learners who are not visual is by engaging other senses.
For example, if we were going to teach a young child to identify the letter "A" we might start with a visual card that has the letter "A" on it but made out of a different textural material, like sandpaper. We might encourage the child to touch the letter and trace it. Maybe the child likes softer textures we can make an "A" out of a soft fabric or felt. We can also find the letter "A" in a cookie that we make. Once the idea is introduced then you can go on an alphabet safari, looking for "the letter A" on a walk, on signs, or even in books. Perhaps you have a kinesthetic learner, maybe they would enjoy making a letter "A" out of things that they find in the garden, sticks or acorns. Maybe hide the letter in various places, like under a hat or behind a pillow. Stick an "A" on your dog's collar or near your fish tank. Most importantly have fun!
