Numerous methods are used to teach and reinforce letter recognition and phonetic sounds. The methods are varied day to day depending on the children's progress through out the year. The method is not important. The fact that the children do some writing using phonics every day is important. The following are examples of just a few methods for teaching letter recognition and phonetic sounds.
Children draw the outline of the body.
With the teacher's guided help the students label the Head, Body, Arms, Legs . Teacher draw the picture on the chalk board, overhead projector, or computer. Direct the students to draw on their page. Label the body parts . Ask the students the beginning sound for head.