Book of the Month: Alpha Oops!

ABC books help reinforce letter order and help build letter sound association when there are objects that begin with each letter’s sound. It’s also a fun way to add letters into your day.

Alpha Oops: The Day Z Went First starts with Z tiring of coming last. Then all the letters get in on the act and assert their independence. This fun book by Alethea Kontis and Bob Kolar reinforces individual letter sounds and concepts in a fun way.

When teaching children letters, the first letter of their name is usually the most meaningful one to them and the one they learn first. Use your finger to trace the letters on the page and slowly say each object so they can hear the beginning sounds. If your child can’t sit still for all 26 letters, then skip around the book to the letters they are learning in their name.