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Sunday, March 8, 2015

Letter Reversals

Are you concerned about your child's writing letters or numbers in reversed direction? Letter b and d, letter q and p, the directions of the letter z and s, or writing "der" instead of "red", etc...
Experts say children frequently have letter reversals when they first learn to write due to their immature brain. Therefore, it is not uncommon to see children up to 7 years old making letter reversals.  Are you still worried?

I would like to share one activity that can enhance differentiating the letters, listening and visual skills.

First, I will have my kids dictate random letters such as d, b, p, and q that they get often confused. I will call out those letters but will not make patterns of the letters.  You can start with only two letters (i.e. 'd' and 'b').  Remember not to make patterns.

(Sample)
d  d  d  d  b  b  d  b  b  d  d  d  b  d  d  b  b  b  b  b  b  b  d  d  b  d  b  d  d  b  d  d  d  b  b  b  d  d  d  b  d  d  b  b  b  d  d  b  b  d  d  d  b  b  b  b  d  b  d  d


After they finish writing the strings of the letters, they will cross out one letter from the beginning.
(Sample Instruction: "Cross out all the letter 'b' from the beginning.")

This activity will help kids to differentiate the letters by repetitive writing and canceling.  It will also enhance their listening skills by dictation of the letters.  Last, they will improve visual skills by letter cancellation.

Don't forget to give your child a prize for his/her good effort, not only for the result.

Please do some reading on Letter Reversals by the Public Schools of North Carolina, Department of Public Institution (DPI).  You will find out many suggestions on the website.


Enjoy working with you child~!
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