You have to match the letters to the "hole" they fit in. The top side of the sheet and letters is textured, which helps distinguish which way the letters go.
I am always amazed at how much my jibbering little 2 year old learns. After we had used the foam alphabet for just a few weeks, she started asking her famous words "What's this?" And of course, I would tell her. She can now actually recognize 4 or 5 of her letters...which is a great start! Everyday, I sing the alphabet song to her. It's amazing how a cheap, simple activity can be so effective. The pros:
letter recognition, alphabetical order, phonetic sounds, matching shapes
The cons:
foam is a flimsy material, requires close supervision, not good for chewing(don't ask me how I know)
The point of this post: take some time each day to teach your toddler something. You'll be surprised at how much they'll learn in just short time!
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