how does one teach a obstinate four year old abc?

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Okay I just have to answer because there are soo many answers already given and some just seem a little pushy. I have a 4 year old that is in speech therapy and is being tested for autism. Now I know everyone says that all toddlers should be potty trained by a certain age along with talking and walking and so on and so on. You get what I am saying? Just try to watch shows that have the ABC in them, such as barney, sesame street and others. It is a great way for them to learn. Also there is a toy out there that is called Lou Lou the Spider it is part of the leap pad things. Now I am not going to say it will work but It has helped my 4 year old and my 1 year old to learn more about the ABC. All in All read everyones advice but you have to decide. Every child is different, I know my 4 year old is a challenge everyday where my 1 year old will not be quite sometimes. Go out and price items but dont spend a lot of money on things that might not work, the leap pad might not work for you but it worked for me. The key is to remember that ever child will be different they will learn differntly you have to figure out your child and see what is the best way to learn, is it cooking with ABC cookie cutters, ABC bath time toys or a video. Have fun with it and stop stressing.

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Send him to kindergarten

you turn it in to some fun kind of game barney

Make learning a game.

If it is fun to learn he will pick up what ever you are teaching more quickly.

maybe blend the teaching with his everyday activities. so if he wants a slice of bread, beofre you give it to him, have him say what "bread" starts with. He will definitely resist this for the first few days but then his desire for what he wants/needs will overpower the obstinacy and he will comply. plus, you are putting the learning in context, and that is a good thing. lemme know how it works out! trpclldy@yahoo.com read him/her lots of stories to try to get them interested, then encourage them to look at books, they will soon want to be able to read themselves, that's how i got into reading and writing anyway...

4 year old should have learned it at 2 or 3. Sing the song. and play with the magnetic fridge letters.
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2 1/2 yearold daughter can sing the whole song and sign half of the letters. (and no i'm not a sahm)

Use m&m's...for every letter he can say in a row, that's how many m&m's he gets...works with counting too.
Also you can use coins.

Try to do it in a way that will grab the obstinate childs interest. An example: Use his likes. Make up a song in a rap style, make a fun game out of it. If he likes a certain kid program go out and by a video of that show. Pick one that is specificly teaching the ABC's this way he doesn't know he's learning while he's watching it. Or possibly, your child may have A.D.D. or A.D.H.D.
These abriviations stand for ATTENTION DEFICET DISORDER or ATTENTION DEFICET HYPER DISORDER. This mental disorder is common among youn children and can be countered with treatment from medication to calm him down and help him focuse. I have A.D.D. and I take medication. I function just as normally as any other with it. Talk to your doctor to set up an appointment to see if this may be the problem. Maybe your child is not obstinate but just an unfortunate victim to the disorder.

It would'nt hurt to check it out!!

make it fun ......freebie under a b c's
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http://www.letsreadclyde.com/

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