Letters & reading
PreschoolUppercase and Lowercase Letter Matching at Home
Make a small set of letter cards, match uppercase and lowercase forms, and use examples, dialogue, and accessible variations to support the child.
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Letters & reading · Preschool
Letters & reading · Preschool. Practical activities for children ages 3–4: letters, counting, shapes, colors, science, and social learning, with examples and tips for parents.
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Letters & reading
PreschoolLearning the Letters in Your Child’s Nickname
Make a private reference card and movable letters for a familiar nickname, then practice identifying and ordering its letters with appropriate support.
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Letters & reading
PreschoolTracking Print from Left to Right
Track English print from left to right and return to the next line using a finger, a simple sentence, and a clear visual reference.
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PreschoolReading Environmental Print on a Neighborhood Walk
Use familiar signs and labels on a neighborhood walk to explore what print communicates, who reads it, and how to check an interpretation.
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