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Where to start when you teach the alphabet

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Helping children know each letter by sight, upper and lower case, without drills that end in tears. First guides coming soon.
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Alphabet Activities

Letter games and activities for home and class

Games, crafts and everyday activities that turn letters into play, at home or in class. First guides coming soon.

Writing Letters

Writing Letters

From first scribbles to writing their name

From first marks and scribbles to forming letters and writing their own name. First guides coming soon.

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Alphabet routines for circle time and centers

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