Write the English alphabet with colorful chalk on a blackboard at the front of the preschool classroom and plan to leave it up throughout the school year. Familiarize students with the appearance and sound of each letter by having them draw the letters themselves on construction paper and the board. Conduct loud group chants and vocalization exercises to promote memorization.
Direct each child to pick their favorite letter, along with markers, crayons and white drawing paper. Help the students choose concrete subjects, such as animals and notable characters, to illustrate each letter according to the spelling of the word. For example, the letter 'c' could represent 'cat.'
Guide the children in drawing their favorite letter next to their chosen subject in bright colors on the page, making a connection between the sound of the alphabet letter and the word represented by their drawing. Ask volunteers to present their illustrations to their classmates and hang all of the vibrant drawings on the wall.