April 5

Sing a Song

ABC Forward and Backward
(Tune: ABC Song)

A B C D E F G

H I J K L M N O P

Q R S T U V

W X Y and Z

Now I know my ABCs; next time won't you sing with me?

Now in reverse!

Z Y X W V U T

S and R and Q and P

O N M... L K J... I H G F... E D C B A

Now I know it all the way

The alphabet backwards, Z to A!

Watch

Preschool Lesson: Teaching Children to Write Their Names With Dough

Try This

Find some pictures from a magazine or pamphlet. Lay them out in a row and tell a story about them. Tell your child that they are the main character! See if they can find the letters that spell their name in the magazines.

Read a Book

Here are some book recommendations for today. Check out the picture book collection at your local library, where there are lots of books to choose from! Find nearby libraries.

  • A Big Surprise for Little Card by Charise Harper
  • Rocket Writes a Story by Tad Hills

Explore More

See the April Activity Calendar for many more fun, educational activities you and your child can do anytime!