Objective: To learn about the letter E
Book(s):
- Ezra and the Letter E by Cynthia Klingel and Robert B. Noyed
- Apple Pie ABC by Alison Murray
Music: “The Letter People – Meet Miss E” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk7nmTN6838)
Fine Motor Skills:
- CCBS pages 256-260
- BPW pages 96-99
- Language Arts page 8
- LLA pages 12-13
- PALAW page 5
- Uppercase page 7
- Lowercase page 5
American Sign Language: Rest the index finger on the thumb. Hold the other three fingers straight up. (https://parentingpatch.com/baby-sign-language-fingerspelling-d-e-f/)
Craft/Activity 1: Little Letter E Book
Materials
- Little Letter E Book template (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/letter-e-rhymes-songs-free-printable/)
- Blank paper
- Stapler
Directions
- Print the Little Letter E Book template onto the blank paper.
- Cut an even line across the center of the page.
- Fold the two sheets to make a book.
- Staple the book together.
- Read the Little Letter E Book.
Craft/Activity 2: Paper Plate Elephant (http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/paper-plate-elephant-craft)
Materials
- Paper plate
- Colored paper
- Wiggle eyes
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Glue
Directions
- Paint the paper plate.
- Cut the colored paper into a triangle, two rectangles, a semicircle, and a crescent.
- Glue the shapes onto the paper plate to form the tail, legs, ear, and trunk of the elephant.
- Glue a wiggle eye onto the paper plate between the ear and trunk.
Craft/Activity 3: Easter Egg Es
Materials
- Letter E template (http://www.quality-kids-crafts.com/support-files/letter-e-template.pdf)
- Blank paper
- Markers
- Scissors
- Glue
Directions
- Print the letter E template onto the blank paper.
- Cut the blank paper into small ovals.
- Decorate the ovals with the markers.
- Glue the ovals onto the letter Es.
Optional: Set the finished E craft aside to bind into a book at the end of the alphabet lesson.
Letter Review:
- CCBS page 261
- BPW pages 100-103
References
Big Preschool Workbook (P). 2014. School Zone Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0887431456
Comprehensive Curriculum of Basic Skills (Grade P). 2011. American Education Publishing. ISBN 978-1-60996-328-6
DK Workbooks: Language Arts, Pre-K. 2014. DK Publishing. 978-4654-1736-7
Let’s Learn the Alphabet (2+). 2011. Spectrum Early Years. ISBN 978-1-60996202-9
Lowercase Alphabet (Grade P). 2012. School Zone Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-938256-66-6
Pre-K Alphabet Learning Aid Workbook. 2014. Let’s Grow Smart. ASIN 1453076883
Uppercase Alphabet (Grade P). 2013. School Zone Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-938256-65-6
Image Credits
Letter E Preschool Activities © 2015 Heather Johnson