Generally, between the ages of two and three, children begin to explore numbers and letters, often confusing them and writing them backwards; in any case, all of this is part of their development. learning two different languages of writing and communication . Today we want to talk about some phases of learning the alphabet and tell you about some games you can play with your little ones to accompany them in this wonderful discovery of the written word.
Games and the alphabet: How to distinguish between numbers and letters
Still in the first stage of preschool, around two or three years old, children begin to count to ten and start to relate quantities to the smallest numbers (one, two, three, four, for example).
Sometimes alternating the order of the numbers, the important thing is that they recognize them, and above all that the notion that they serve to represent quantities is being built.
Unlike letters, which they begin to recognize because they are used to write their own name, or the first words like mom, dad, or in some cases the names of siblings or grandparents.
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To learn to distinguish letters from numbers through play, you can put a set of letters and numbers in a bag, mix them up, and then have the children group them according to the written form they recognize. Beforehand, for this game to be effective, it's recommended that they read letters and numbers separately with an adult so they can visually recognize that they are different.
How to teach the letters of the alphabet in early childhood
Letters represent the sounds of language; they allow us to form words. This is the starting point that captivates children in learning the alphabet. This cognitive ability develops in different stages, and not all children progress through it at the same pace or in the same way.
To the two years They begin to recognize some letters and play with them by singing the "ABC" song.
To the By three years old , generally (and we repeat that each child learns at their own pace, or at least that's how it should be), they can already recognize almost half of the letters of the alphabet and associate them with the sound they represent.
To the By four years old , they can already recognize all the letters and their sounds in the correct order.
At each of these stages, we can facilitate new learning experiences for young children by introducing them to reading. Of course, the goal isn't for them to read on their own, but rather for families and schools to support their development of written language through stories.
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Those of us who make Educar Jugando invite you to take a look around our online store and discover all the games available for each stage of learning the alphabet. And we'll tell you that We have something new. for To support this learning in an inclusive way : we present to you the A wooden Braille alphabet , so that all children can learn through play. Because it's not only a fundamental tool for blind children, but also an educational resource for working on a key life skill through empathy and recognizing the different ways people learn.
We also recommend:
Alphabet puzzle with interlocking pieces , which promotes the development of coordination, language, concentration and cognitive logic.
