Preschool Homeschool Curriculum: Letter F Lesson Plan

Objective: To learn about the letter F

Book(s):

• Fred, Me, and the Letter F by Cynthia Klingel and Robert B. Noyed
• Animal ABC by Marcus Pfister
• Football ABC by Mark Weakland

Music: “The Letter People – Meet Mr. F” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxGquT17G6c)

Fine Motor Skills:

• CCBS pages 262-267
• BPW pages 104-107
• Language Arts page 9
• LLA pages 14-15
• PALAW page 6
• Uppercase page 8
• Lowercase page 6

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 F Book

Materials

• Little Letter F Book template (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/little-letter-f-book-rhymes-songs/)
• Blank paper
• Stapler

Directions

1. Print the Little Letter F Book template onto the blank paper.
2. Cut an even line across the center of the page.
3. Fold the two sheets to make a book.
4. Staple the book together.
5. Read the Little Letter F Book.

Craft/Activity 2: Torn Paper Fire Craft (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/f-is-for-fire-torn-paper-craft/)

Materials

• Brown, red, yellow, and orange construction paper
• Blank paper
• Scissors
• Glue

Directions

1. Cut and roll the brown paper into small tubes.
2. Tear the red, orange, and yellow paper into small squares.
3. Glue the brown paper tubes onto the bottom of the blank paper.
4. Glue the red, orange, and yellow paper above the brown tubes.

Craft/Activity 3: Fingerprint Fs

Materials

• Letter F template (http://www.quality-kids-crafts.com/support-files/letter-f-template.pdf)
• Blank paper
• Paint
• Scrap cardboard

Directions

1. Print the letter F template onto the blank paper.
2. Pour some paint onto the scrap cardboard.
3. Press fingerprints on the letter Fs.

Optional: Set the finished F craft aside to bind into a book at the end of the alphabet lesson.

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 F Preschool Activities © 2015 Heather Johnson