Education is the first gift we can give our child. But learning is not all about boring drills or flashcards. Today, the best ABC books for kids have multi-sensory activities that can boost your child’s cognitive thinking. They won’t only look at the letter B but also help a bee reach its hive.
When I wrote my educational alphabet books for children, I wanted it to be creative and not simply a boring textbook. I wanted to create a friend for your child to learn with. So, they think deeply and learn faster using more than one sense. Let’s find out how an activity book can help your child learn alphabets with creative thinking.
What Is The Importance Of Early Literacy Books For Kids
When your child physically traces the letter E and then color an elephant, they instantly develop both motor skills and cognitive memory. Next time they see the alphabet E, they’ll think of elephants immediately.
In NevandRe and the Alphabet (ABC) by J. E. Walcott, your child learns through interactive games like using stickers, finger-tracing, or coloring.
- They can play letter scavenger hunts, where they are asked to find specific letters hidden within a colorful picture.
- Dot-to-Dot Phonics is also another activity where they connect alphabets in order which is vital for future dictionary and indexing skills.
- Letter Tracing is another activity you can find in my preschool learning books. It especially prevents “reverse writing”.
Top Categories of Children’s Alphabet Book
You can find millions of children’s alphabet books on bookstores. But not all of them are good for your child’s cognitive development. Personally, I suggest every parent to look for these following categories of books for their kids.
1. The Interactive “Look and Find” Alphabet Book for Kids
Rather than looking for a simple alphabet book, look out for interactive ones. They challenge your child to find objects starting with that letter within a colorful illustration.
What are the benefits; This activity builds focus and boosts your kids vocabulary. It is great for toddlers (2-3 age group) and preschool (3-4 age group.)
2. Multi-Sensory and Tactile Preschool Learning Books
Another best activity books for toddlers and preschool learners are those with features like “touch-and-feel or “trace-the-groove” paths.
What are the benefits: These books are the first step in building muscle memory for future writing.
3. Creative Doodle and Coloring ABC Books
This type of activity books are considered the best for kids who love to create. Rather than looking at a complete picture, they prompts like “Draw what is inside this Giant S or Draw an animal with the letter B.
What are the Benefits: Your child gets no limit in these activities. They can think independently and draw what they remember. It is best for pre-schoolers or Pre-K students ( 4-5 age group.)
In NevandRe and the Alphabet (ABC) by J. E. Walcott, I have considered each age group children from 3 to 7 years. So, every parent gets an all in one book for their kids’ development.
How to Find The Best Kindergarten Reading Books
Now it’s time for your kids to level up with kindergarten reading books. It means now they start learning the sounds of letters like A is Apple and it makes sounds ‘ah.’ So whenever they see “A” letter they produce the same sound. I recommend the following types of kindergarten books for every learning child.
Books with Moving from Letter Names to Letter Sounds (Phonics)
In NevandRe and the Alphabet (ABC), your child will learn that ‘C’ says /k/. It means when the child sees a large letter ‘C’ and must draw a line to a Cat, but not to a City (which has a soft ‘s’ sound).
Books with CVC Words (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant)
The first step in kindergarten reading books is often the “CVC” word, simple three-letter words like Cat, Hat, or Sit. This activity is known as “Letter Swapping.” The book shows a picture of a CAT. The child is asked to change the ‘C’ to an ‘H’ and draw what the new word is (HAT).
Books with Sight Word Integration
You can now step up to sight words. While phonics is about sounding out words, some words (like the, was, and you) cannot be sounded out easily. These are “Sight Words.” For that you can try Color by Sight Word. Rather than coloring by letter, the child colors segments of a picture labeled with high-frequency words.
Why You Need Vocabulary Building Books For Children
As your child grows, you know you need to move on from “A” is for Ant and introduce “A” is for Astronaut or Architect. Vocabulary building books for children are best for learning a range of words. It helps them describe the world with more precision. In NevandRe and the Alphabet (ABC), I have dedicated a section for “word-of-the-day” stickers, where children can paste pictures of new things they’ve learned.
How to Choose the Best Activity Book for Your Child
Your go-to criteria of learn alphabet book for kids should be:
Durability: You can search board book styles for toddlers. For ages like 3 to 7 years, my book NevandRe and the Alphabet (ABC) by J. E. Walcott is best with high-quality paper that can handle markers and crayons.
Engagement Level: When I wrote my book, I made sure it had variety. A mix of tracing, coloring, and searching keeps the child from getting bored.
Educational Depth: Next, check vocabulary development books for kids that include a parent’s guide or tips on how to pronounce phonics correctly.
Creative Freedom: The book should leave enough white space for the child to add their own drawings or “scribbles.” Small questions or test areas can help your child check their memory.
Let Children Explore, Create, and Learn Through Crayons and Hands-On Activity Books
Among the most effective things a parent can do is to get a top-quality children’s alphabet book. In NevandRe and the Alphabet (ABC), my goal was to value activity and imagination to help your child understand that learning is not work but rather fun and interesting.
I, J. E. Walcott, as an author and educator, understands that children ages 3 to 7 need special care and attention in their early education. So all of my early reading books for children give the flame that will fuel a lifetime of creativity, thinking outside the box, and writing skills.