Download or read book Alphabet Friends Teaching Phonics Through Stories and Activities written by Ginger Hawks and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning alphabet letters and sounds can sometimes be very challenging and confusing to a young child. It can be difficult for a child to relate to or become interested in the strange markings we call letters of the alphabet. That's where the Alphabet Friends come in! With the Alphabet Friends, the letter sounds come alive. Each has a personality. Each has a reason to make a certain sound. With the alphabet stories, the alphabet friends are easy to remember--and learning the alphabet becomes interesting and fun! Before you introduce the alphabet, talk about the different sounds that animals make. Then explain that just as each animal makes a different sound, so does each letter. Introduce each letter by reading the story or watching the DVD about the letter being introduced. Ask questions about the story, to make sure they understand what sound the alphabet friend makes. The Alphabet Friends Activity Section is designed to reinforce learning the letters and the sounds they make. The suggested activities involve all five senses, which will enhance a child's learning and retention.