Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: b's and d's I teach 1st grade students and several have a hard time with reversing their lowercase b's and d's when writing and reading. What are some strategies to help the students with this reversal? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I also teach first grade and I find many students reverse the b's and d's. I teach that there is a baby "b" hiding in an uppercase b, but there is not a baby "d" hiding in an uppercase D. I give these students a name badge on their desk that has the alphabet printed on it, because the a, b, c's posted in the front of the room are not being helpful as a resource for them. I also give these students extra handwriting practice sheets with b and d.                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: I would use this situation as well, I like how you explained the baby "b" hiding in the uppercase B. Giving them extra practice will always help improve students. Rated On: June 30, 2015 7:44 pm Rated By: TaPeBu