Teaching a Love of Letters and Words

If you are employed in a state that uses a registry to track professional development hours, you will be able to provide your registry ID (Stars, MOPID, Registry or other ECE ID#) after you have completed the quiz for the course. If you pass the quiz we will report your course completion to the state registry using the registry ID that you provide.

This course is packed with tips and activities on how to teach children from infants through school age how to have fun with letters and words. Teaching the formation of letters, letter sounds, words and a love of books is one of the most important gifts you can give a child. Great for children toddlers through school age.  Course length  – 3.0 hours.

We will answer the following questions:

• Is there a right or wrong order to teach the letters of the alphabet?

• What other skills are important to prepare for reading?

• What are some good books for teaching the ABCs?

• What are some fun games for teaching the ABCs?

• What are some great activities for teaching the ABC?

• How can I get children to look at books other than reading to them?

Participants who successfully complete this course will:

• Understand the importance of teaching children the love of words.

• Understand the best ways to teach letters and their sounds.

• Possess the skills necessary to do multiple activities with children that encourage the love of letters and words.