1. Read and Explain
The adult will read to the child the main part and explain orally the individual points to identify each letter based on the note on the
bottom of the page. For easier comparison, use the visual discrimination summary page.
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2. Identify and Touch
The adult should have the child identify and touch all parts of each letter: the top, the side, and the bottom of each letter with special emphasis given to the highlighted area.
Using the letter ‘Gimmel’ for example, say
to the child,
“Point to the arm of the letter Gimmel.
Point to the back of the letter Gimmel.
Point to the leg running.
Touch the yellow part of the letter Gimmel.”
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3. Compare and Contrast
Compare and contrast visually each letter to other letters that are similar to it, using the visual discrimination page at the end of the book. Compare auditory sounds using the sounds of each letter on that page or the auditory discrimination page at the end of the book.
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4. Use Acting and Props
Whenever possible, the child should physically act out what is being taught. He should dramatize and make a short skit identifying
the shape and sound of the lesson. For the letters, have the child stand or bend in the position of the letter with all its components.
When reviewing the letters or vowels, use tangible props. For example, when teaching daled use a power drill and listen to the “da, da” sound. Or, throw the ball to the child, and have the child say, “Oh no! It went over my head!”, when learning “Cholom”. Or, take a balloon and ask the child to say “Eee!” as the air empties out, when learning ‘Cheerik’, etc.
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5. Game Cards
Finally, the adult can use the game cards at the end of the book to reinforce these letters.
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