In preschool we teach the children the Alef Bais. What proof do we have that the children know the letters? Many children recognize the letters, but did they internalize them? Do they really know them intimately? A child writing a block letter that looks proportionally correct (a nun that looks like a nun and not like a chof) expresses his inner knowledge of the letter. But if we don't encourage the children to write what they learn, how do we know that they know it.... so well that they will not have Kria problems later.
Please share your opinion....
Thanks
Devora Amram

Have you tried the EZ Alef materials? These are wonderful tools to teach the Alef bais beyond recognition only. They help the children internalize the letters. I've been using the EZ Alef products and it's amazing to see how much they help in teaching the Alef Beis and how much the kids enjoy them.  The multisensory approach works wonders in helping the kids, each with their own learning style, grasp the letters quickly while having lots of fun. All the best,
Devora