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My 6 year old is at that stage where kids have trouble remembering which letter is b and which is d. Here is how I teach my kids this.
Have them put their hands as shown above. Point out to them that when your hands are held like this they make the shape of a b & d. Now ask them which comes 1st in the alphabet b or d? They will tell you b. Now have tell them that since b comes 1st it shaped the same as the 1st hand when you put your hands like this. The 2nd hand is d. This is a very easy tool for them to use to check and see if they are remembering correctly.
It's as easy as ABC!!!!
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HERE to learn how to use your hands to learn left and right.
Comments
May. 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Emme does the same thing still, with the "b" and "d", I will try this with her tomorrow! Thanks!
She also makes her 6's backwards all the times.....any suggestions? lol
Sherry
www.homeschoolblogger.com/sherrydhoneycutt
http://frugaldomesticgoddess.blogspot.com
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May. 20, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by drewsfamilytx
*GASP!*
That is exactly what I needed to know! Well, that's exactly what my soon to be Kindergarten graduate (tomorrow!) needs to know. :-)
Thanks for the tip-- I will most definitely be passing this information on to my little guys!
Marsha
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Oct. 2, 2007 - On distinguishing "b" from "d"
Posted by ase1000@gmail.com
Wow! Excellent tip. I can't wait for our reading lesson today. I will DEFINITELY use this Jamin' THANK YOU.
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Oct. 24, 2007 - b & d
Posted by Anonymous
This is the first time I've checked out your blog and I will definitly be returning! Thanks for the great tip on the b&d, my soon to be 8yr. old still struggles with reading/recognizing those two letters!
Bless you!
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