Yes, your baby is probably too young for what we traditionally think of as school, but really, you are your baby's first teacher! By exposing him/her to letters via alphabet books, you are taking the first step in teaching them how to read. These sturdy board books are baby-safe and educational, as well as fun!
Learn about animals along with the alphabet with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this delightful board book. Featuring Eric Carle's bright, distinctive artwork, each letter introduces a beloved animal.
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When you are ready to move beyond circles and squares, this alphabet book is one you should pick up. It explores unusual shapes such as arches and ellipses, cubes and wedges, and even helixes and nanagons. Each page highlights an unusual shape, one for every letter of the alphabet, and features a colorful illustration.
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Kids learning to read can't resist these interactive flaps and adorable illustrations. Cute and friendly animals are placed next to colorfully illustrated lettered flaps. This graspable padded-cover book will encourage kids to lift-the-flaps and learn their ABC's by associating letters with words. A is for Alligator, B is for Bunny. . .the fun and learning never stops with these delightful animal buddies!
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Concepts
Did you know that studies have shown that the youngest babies respond to faces more than other sights and sounds? Facial expressions are your baby's first step on learning to interpret how people are feeling. Of course your baby loves your face, but she will also enjoy looking at other faces - such as those found in this book.
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Another important concept for the youngest among us, is learning to differentiate. This book will help your child along that path. This book will ask you preschooler to begin to sort objects - does a crayon belong with other crayons, or colored pencils? or "Find the fish which is different (the one swimming the wrong way!). An interactive book, this one will provide loads of fun.
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Sensory Activity
Fill a tub with some uncooked rice. Throw in some straws, crayons, anything that is a straight line. Let your child play with these. You will be introducing him to the concept of straight vs. vertical, a critical skill in learning how to read and write. (Also put in a measuring cup or two so they can collect and pour the rice - something we've noticed our storytime friends absolutely love!)
Fill a tub with some uncooked rice. Throw in some straws, crayons, anything that is a straight line. Let your child play with these. You will be introducing him to the concept of straight vs. vertical, a critical skill in learning how to read and write. (Also put in a measuring cup or two so they can collect and pour the rice - something we've noticed our storytime friends absolutely love!)