Introduce the alphabet (ABC's) song to your class. Many students may already know the song, but it gives the children background knowledge for when you begin introducing individual letters.
Point out letters in your classroom environment. Encourage your pupils to notice letters and become letter detectives within your classroom, where they are spotting letters and sharing their findings with their peers. Write a note home to parents to have parents point out letters in the child's home environment.
Read books to your class that emphasize the letters of the alphabet. One such book is "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin Jr. It introduces each letter of the alphabet.
Introduce letters, several per week to your class. In the past, one letter per week was introduced, but current research shows that it is best to introduce several letters per week.
Allow children time to manipulate letters and explore. Bring out magnetic letters, a magnetic board and a whiteboard. Give the children time to attempt writing letters and placing the magnetic letters onto the magnetic board.
Review letters with children before introducing new letters. Remind children of letters they have previously learned in class. Provide opportunities, after all letters have been introduced, for your pupils to practice their alphabetic principles.