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. Ask what letter makes the beginning sound for head. Write the letter on the chalk board.