Online Software for Pre k

Feed: SEGA Tech
Posted on: Monday, September 10, 2007 10:00 AM
Author: Jeff Giddens
Subject: To The Letter

Prekindergarten teachers: Big Brown Bear Software has an engaging site for little learners who are experiencing the joy of meeting the alphabet for the first time. Magnetic letters is a fun resource that allows students to simulate playing with magnetic refrigerator letters that can be moved about on a monitor screen. Playing around with this resource may increase the likelihood of boys and girls repeating such word play at home with real magnetic letters. Consider using Magnetic letters with an interactive whiteboard.

Related links:

• The Alphabet of Monsters seems pretty timely, what with October right around the corner.
• Walter Crane’s 19th century edition of The Absurd ABC offers up some beautiful artwork and intriguing rhymes. You can find his work and that of other authors at Project Gutenberg. While you’re there, make sure to stop and browse the Children’s Picture Books. You’ll be glad you did!
• The Found Alphabet is a series of photographs of everyday objects that seem to depict letters. Similar in nature is Abba Richman’s exquisite Alphabet.
• GiantKid.net with the supremely spiffy Here Come the ABCs is worth checking out if you enjoy having fun while you learn.
• Finally, though Thomas Disch’s amusing poem Abecedary is an off-line resource, it’s supremely witty, pleasant to read, and wonderful to hear. You can find it tucked away with other verse on Garrison Keillor’s 3 Doz. Poems.

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