Things Teachers Wish Parents Knew Tip # 14 Don't Teach Letters in Alphabetical Order

The best approach for teaching the letters of the alphabet is to teach them in a sequence that will allow children to read or make new words with letters that they already know.  Of course, always start with the first letter of their name.  You can also teach the letters in their name first before beginning a sequence from below.

Tip #14: Don't Teach Letters in Alphabetical Order