Share alphabet picture books with preschoolers during circle time. Select age-appropriate picture books that feature each letter of the alphabet on a separate page. Some examples of alphabet books for preschoolers include “The Alphabet Book” by P.D. Eastman and “Eating the Alphabet: Fruits & Vegetables from A to Z” by Lois Elhert. As you share each page, use a finger to trace the letter’s shape on the page. Encourage the preschooler to trace the shape of the letters as well.
Write the letters of the alphabet on a large piece of poster board to showcase them to the class. Hang the poster at the eye level of the child. Share the poster with the preschoolers and encourage them to say the name of each letter and trace the letters with their fingertips.
Let the preschoolers observe you writing for authentic purposes, such as writing a schedule on the chalk board, writing a letter or filling out paperwork. As you write, call out the letters you are writing.
Provide each child with a writing journal and a large beginner pencil. Encourage children to draw circles and straight lines using a pencil to foster fine motor skills such as hand strength and pincher grasp.
Navigate to a website such as Kidslearningstation.com or DLTK.com that provides free traceable alphabet worksheets. Print and hand out traceable alphabet worksheets and large writing pencils. Encourage children to practice tracing the letters of the alphabet regularly.
Provide the preschooler with a doodle pad toy that allows her to scribble and erase the scribbles. Encourage the child to practice writing the letters of the alphabet on the doodle pad.
Provide each preschooler with a piece of paper and a pencil. Call out a letter and ask the preschooler to write the letter on the page. Practice this regularly until the child has mastered writing all of his letters on command. Call out a letter in the alphabet and ask the child to write the letter that comes next.