Grade Level: Preschool - Kindergarten
Price: $29.99
Product #: OBB1
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A complete alphabet curriculum for preschool and kindergarten. Includes 26 letter units and 6 review units with activities, songs, games, puppets, worksheets, picture cards, patterns, and much more.

Everything needed to teach preschool and kindergarten the alphabet in one convenient source: hands-on alphabet activities, letter worksheets, songs, games, puppets and more.

O'Block Books understands the time constraints teachers and parents face. This is why we offer everything you need to teach the alphabet and pre-reading skills in one convenient place. We offer:

• 26 letter units, one for each letter of the alphabet (383 total pages)
• Hands-on alphabet activities for teaching letter recognition and pre-reading skills that utilize a variety of teaching styles
• Cute patterns and picture cards for all activities
• A puppet mascot and student reward for each letter
• Picture cards, bingo cards, songs, games, and recipes
• Review alphabet activities after every fourth letter
• Age appropriate science, math, art, social studies, and book making activities
• Worksheets with varying ability levels (6 per letter) to practice writing skills, letter formation, letter recognition, and sounds
• A Suggested Book List for each letter of the alphabet (age appropriate literature to supplement the unit)
• An alphabet display for the classroom

We understand that being an educator or parent is a very rewarding experience but can also be very time consuming. Finding valuable educational activities for 3, 4, and 5 year olds can be challenging because children of these ages vary significantly in motor skills, development and learning styles. This is why O'Block Books decided to offer a resource that takes these differences into consideration.

Each letter unit in Now I Know My ABCs and a Whole Lot More contains a wide variety of alphabet activities that address various learning styles. Songs, games, puppets, visuals, science experiments, writing activities, art projects, etc. are all used to teach the letters allowing you to reach the learning needs and interests of every student. These alphabet activities were created with young children in mind and have plenty of hands-on experiences that get the children involved in the learning process.

Students have a natural curiosity about writing and expressing their ideas. This curriculum addresses that by providing worksheets designed for various motor skill development levels. They range from large "bubble" alphabet letters to writing the letters within 3 lines. There are also worksheets to practice letter recognition and letter sounds. Each worksheet page is designed to give children practice with writing skills and beginning reading while simultaneously enhancing their fine motor skill development through coloring, tracing, cutting, and pasting.Teachers can use them in all of their classes and parents can use them year to year as their children grow and mature.

To see a sample of these alphabet worksheets click here.

We feel that making learning fun and interesting for young children is very important. This is why a puppet mascot is suggested to introduce and teach each letter of the alphabet. The puppet's name begins with the unit's letter helping children remember and learn the letter and its sound. In addition, interactive activities with the puppets, songs, games, and hands-on activities keep the children's interest and make learning fun! In addition, each letter unit includes an individual reward to recognize achievement. Praise and recognition of skill mastery encourage students to be self-motivated and gain the confidence necessary to attempt new skills.

Planning these fun alphabet activities can also take time. We would like to offer help in this area as well by offering the cute patterns/reproducibles needed for the alphabet activities as well as the puppets, picture cards, and rewards. Now preparing for class is convenient and easy!

Don't take our word for it about the value of this alphabet resource, read what other educators and parents have to say:

My name is Camie and I operate an In Home Family Child Care. I was searching for a book that would help me focus on the alphabet with different learning adventures. I ordered Now I Know my ABC's and a Whole Lot More and I love it! The activities are simple to do and the children love them. It is well organized, it works for an individual child or a group of children and even gives links to sites where I can find additional worksheets and activities. It is well worth the price, I have recommended it to my friends and proudly have recommended it on my Child Care website.

Camie Sterling

I loved the book. My son is in head start right now and getting ready to start kindergarten after the summer. I wanted to get him something to keep him busy over the summer and also keep him learning, but having a good time while doing it. My child care provider has three little girls who are ranging from 7 to 4. The oldest being learning disabled. She is using the book with all of the children. It also makes the day less stressful for her as well.
Thanks
Christa

Your Book"Now I Know My ABC's and a Whole Lot More" is very helpful in many ways.
You use a wide variety of styles and methods which is great to keep the
little ones attention.Your review activities are also great. They help the children
retain what they have learned. Just keep up the good work with all your books.
Just keep me in mind that if you ever come up with a Number Book(for
Preschoolers). I would be more that happy to get one.

Betty Francisco

I have used the activities and worksheets with my little boy who is three
years old. I was at a standstill of knowing what else I could start
practicing with him since he knew how to say his numbers and knew how to say
his alphabet and recognized his shapes. I hadn't even thought of starting
to do letter recognition except for his name so this has given me great
ideas and help in progressing with his learning. He loves the animals that
go along with the letters of the alphabet and has started to point out
letters of the alphabet that we have worked on just driving by signs on the
street. It has been a great help and has made it a fun learning atmosphere
for my child. Thanks again for the great product you are marketing.

Cheri Henricksen

Now I Know My ABCs and a Whole Lot More was also reviewed by the national magazine, Connecting@Home and received an A+ rating. Click here to view a copy of the review.

To try Now I Know My ABCs and a Whole Lot More simply click here. Please feel free to use it in your classroom or with your child and see how exciting learning the alphabet can be. You can also view the worksheets, patterns, picture cards, and puppet mascot by clicking here.

This is just a sample of what this alphabet curriculum has to offer. Each letter unit has its own unique and creative ideas and activities. Review games and worksheets are also included. You can have the complete alphabet curriculum (383 pages) for the low price of $29.99.