Make a paper word train to post on the wall. Add a new car to the train for every picture’s sound, sight word, etc. that is learned.

Play “Bingo”. Use sight words, letters or pictures to reinforce letter recognition and letter/sound relationship.

Teach your child responsibility and following directions. Give him one or two jobs around the house. Tell him what is expected, how often and when you want it done. Also, explain the consequences if it is not done. Don’t remind more than once. Be sure to follow through if task isn’t completed.

Print capital letters on 26 index cards and lower case letters 26 more. Scramble the cards. Name each letter.

Variations: Match capital to lower case.

Play “Memory”: a match is capital to lower case. Play “Old Maid or “Fish” matching capital and lower case letters.

Find letters of the alphabet around the kitchen on soup cans, cereal boxes, etc. Don’t limit your search to the kitchen. Look around the house, grocery store or while driving around town.