Read alphabet books with your pre-schooler. Each page will include a picture and word that represents the featured letter. Practice the sounds together and make it fun. Alphabet books are easy to find and are a fun way to explore the letters and sounds with your child. Many include patterns of alliteration, rhyming and repetition to make learning fun. Books are also a portable source of fun that can be enjoyed anywhere.
Sing an alphabet chant or sing-song with your child. Chants also uses rhyming and repetition to reinforce each letter sound in a fun and memorable way.
Practice letter recognition and its associated sound by using flashcards. This method allows the child to see the letter and practice the sound simultaneously, and recognize them through repetition and practice.
Practice alphabet sounds with the help of the many electronic aids available today. There are many computer software programs geared toward pre-schoolers to assist with learning. Also, portable electronic games like Leap Frog, as well as educational videos or DVDs are available. Many of these tools employ fun graphics, songs, sounds and memorable characters to help make the learning process stimulating.