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
- Print the Little Letter F 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 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
- Cut and roll the brown paper into small tubes.
- Tear the red, orange, and yellow paper into small squares.
- Glue the brown paper tubes onto the bottom of the blank paper.
- 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
- Print the letter F template onto the blank paper.
- Pour some paint onto the scrap cardboard.
- 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