Playing with the Alphabet

 I read somewhere that playing with the alphabet is a better way (rather than using flash cards or trying to point out the letter and expect memorization) to introduce letters to young children.

 We have been using these sponge letters in a bin of water as both a sensory experience and a way of playing with the alphabet.  Kate is having fun with these, and she does pick up the letters and ask what they are over and over again!