Songs and chants are an extremely effective method for teaching concepts to young children. Try a call and response chant such as, "dog, cat, bird, mouse, tell me the address of your house!" Or teach your child to sing his address to the tune of a familiar song. For example, The Muffin Man could be changed to, "3456 Poplar Road, Poplar Road, Poplar Road, 3456 Poplar Road is where Jackson lives!" Singing encourages joyful repetition, making it easier for children to remember the content.
Young children love to engage in imaginary play. Play a game of post office to teach your child her address. Get out envelopes, markers and old stamps or stickers. Help your child write her address on the envelopes and deliver them. Take turns pretending to be the postal worker, "excuse me, is this 3456 Poplar Road?" Your child will have a blast playing pretend with you, while learning an important concept.
Use art projects to teach your child his street address. Make a house out of old boxes, construction paper and glue. Help him write his address on the house. Consider making your entire neighborhood if you have the time and boxes. Popsicle sticks also make great houses. Stack them and glue them three dimensionally or glue them flat on paper to make a two dimensional picture. Of course, don't forget to put the address on the house.
Make an "All About Me" book with your child. Include her photograph, a photograph of your house and your address. Ask her to help you write the sentences for the book. The book can simply list your child's name and address or your child can create her own story. As long as the book includes her street address, the options are endless. Read the story together on a regular basis.