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What's the best way to teach my child the alphabet? Almost all children begin to recognize some letters between the ages of 2 and 3 and can identify most letters between 4 and 5. This means that you can start teaching your child the alphabet when he is around 2. Just remember that toddlers learn differently from older children, so don't pull out the flashcards and audiotapes yet. Instead, use visual aids such as colorful alphabet placemats you purchased from us ;) - your child will have a great time pointing out the letters he knows, as well as colors, shapes, animals, and other objects in the mat. The first step in teaching the alphabet is getting your child interested in listening to stories. At around age 2 or 3, children who frequently read get the idea that books contain print, which is made up of letters. There are lots of fun ways to introduce your child to individual letters. Sign his name to his artwork, then point out each letter one by one. Eventually, he will get the idea that those letters, put together, stand for his name. You can reinforce this identification in many ways: Alphabet letters forming his name on the door of his room, perhaps, or a toy or puzzle personalized with his name. Our placemats help you and your child play with alphabet; once he recognizes a letter, play word games - "What words start with 'B'? Bee, ball, boy ..." or use our placemat LETTERS as a starting point - "Besides Parrot can you think of other 'P' words?" Your child won't be able to write letters until he's about 4, so don't focus on teaching him to write until then. If he seems interested, feel free to continue helping your child learn more letters.