How to Teach the Alphabet to a 3 or 4 Year Old
Teach letter sounds, not just names, after building your child's phonological awareness first.
Soledad Reyes-Whitmore
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Soledad Reyes-Whitmore
Soledad Reyes-Whitmore grew up in a bilingual household and later earned a graduate degree in applied linguistics, giving her an insider lens on the experience of young English learners navigating American classrooms. She has covered language, identity, and instruction for education-focused outlets since 2016.
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