How to Teach Your Child ABCs and 123s

Learning letters and numbers is important for a child's education. Teaching children about the ABCs helps with reading and writing, while teaching children about numbers helps kids with math and calculations. Teach your child the ABCs and 123s using auditory and visual techniques at an early age. Surround your child with music and activities that capture his interest, while making each lesson enjoyable for both parent and child.

Things You'll Need

  • Books
  • Flash cards
  • Letter blocks
  • Refrigerator magnets
  • Workbooks
  • Notebooks

Instructions

    • 1

      Sing songs that teach children about the ABCs and 123s, such as "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe." Sing the song during bath and play time, or while riding in the car. Also, create simple rhymes to help her learn letters and numbers. For example, if teaching her the first three letters of the alphabet, create a simple rhyme such as "ABC, say it with me."

    • 2

      Read books that display large numbers and letters to teach your child the ABCs and 123s. Visit the library and select books containing images that begin with each letter in the alphabet, as well as objects for each number. Set time aside during the day to sit with your child and read the books. Say the letters and numbers aloud, and instruct him to repeat the letters and numbers. Then, point to the letters and numbers in the book.

    • 3

      Point out objects inside and outside of the home that begin with the letters in the alphabet, such as "b" for banana. Count items that surround your child, such toys or dolls, to reinforce each number taught. Instruct her to say the words and count with you to help her memorize each letter and number indicated.

    • 4

      Select visual tools and toys to help him learn the ABCs and 123s. Use flash cards, letter blocks and refrigerator magnets with the ABCs and 123s to teach him about letters and numbers. Show him the flash cards each day for 15 minutes to help learn each alphabet and number. Then ask him to select the building blocks or magnets contain the letters or numbers said aloud.

    • 5

      Help your child learn to write the ABCs and 123s, if she will be entering school. Purchase workbooks from a book or retail store that contain practice sheets of letters and numbers. Write letters and numbers in a notebook if unable to obtain a workbook, and instruct her to copy the letters and numbers written on the page in front of her.

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