Toronto ABC by Paul CovelloEach page of this book uses a letter of the alphabet to introduce a popular attraction or neighbourhood in Toronto. If you are from there, you will enjoy seeing local spots illustrated so beautifully. If you aren't from there, you'll love having a peak at this vibrant city.
We used it as a jumping off point for a variety of alphabet activities! Seeing letters repeatedly from a young age is a great way to avoid 'teaching' letters. Children can learn them slowly through continual exposure during play. Scroll down for:
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Alphabet stencil bubbles - Age 1+
Bubble mixture can be used with so many different objects. Try pouring it on a plate or large tray and dipping a stencil in. Can you blow alphabet bubbles? Is any one letter best at making bubbles? Challenge older children to see what else makes a good bubble blower!
Bubble mixture can be used with so many different objects. Try pouring it on a plate or large tray and dipping a stencil in. Can you blow alphabet bubbles? Is any one letter best at making bubbles? Challenge older children to see what else makes a good bubble blower!
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Stencil prints - Age 1+
Play dough is such a versatile toy. Try mixing it up with unusual objects like a stencil. Squishing the stencil into the dough is fun on its own, watching it ooze through the small spaces. The pattern it leaves behind is also great for tracing over and general letter recognition.
Play dough is such a versatile toy. Try mixing it up with unusual objects like a stencil. Squishing the stencil into the dough is fun on its own, watching it ooze through the small spaces. The pattern it leaves behind is also great for tracing over and general letter recognition.
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Recommended resources - Age 1+
Every child needs to learn their letter sounds and alphabet at some point. There is no rush though! It is pretty easy to surround children by the alphabet and they will eventually pick them up slowly. Below are some of our favourites, from left to right.
1) A colourful wooden puzzle (originally from Sainsburys in the UK)
2) Magnetic letters (available in most toy stores)
3) Alphabet blocks (shown below are Uncle Goose blocks, but generic blocks are widely available)
4) Large alphabet sticker sheets (by Melissa and Doug)
Every child needs to learn their letter sounds and alphabet at some point. There is no rush though! It is pretty easy to surround children by the alphabet and they will eventually pick them up slowly. Below are some of our favourites, from left to right.
1) A colourful wooden puzzle (originally from Sainsburys in the UK)
2) Magnetic letters (available in most toy stores)
3) Alphabet blocks (shown below are Uncle Goose blocks, but generic blocks are widely available)
4) Large alphabet sticker sheets (by Melissa and Doug)
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- Create an ABC version for your own city or neighbourhood or even school
- Assign students one letter each and create a class ABC book on any topic or location
Click below for other books and activities about the alphabet:
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