Objective: To learn about the letter G
Book(s):
- Grandma, Grandpa, and the Letter G by Cynthia Klingel and Robert B. Noyed
- Hungry Monster ABC by Susan Heyboer O’Keefe
- Astonishing Animal ABC by Charles Fuge
- Alphaprints ABC by Sarah Powell
Music: “The Letter People – Meet Mr. G” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxGquT17G6c)
Fine Motor Skills:
- CCBS pages 268-273
- BPW pages 108-111
- Language Arts page 10
- LLA pages 16-17
- PALAW page 7
- Uppercase page 9
- Lowercase page 7
American Sign Language: Hold the thumb and index finger parallel and apart. Point the thumb and index finger to the side. Rest the other three fingers on the palm. (https://parentingpatch.com/baby-sign-language-fingerspelling-g-h-i/)
Craft/Activity 1: Little Letter G Book
Materials
- Little Letter G Book template (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/nursery-rhymes-songs-letter-g-free-letter-book/)
- Blank paper
- Stapler
Directions
- Print the Little Letter G 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 G Book.
Craft/Activity 2: Gumball Machine Craft (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/f-is-for-fire-torn-paper-craft/)
Materials
- Gumball machine printable (http://www.pre-kpages.com/docs/bubble-gum-machine.pdf)
- Blank paper
- Circle stickers
Directions
- Print the gumball machine printable on the black paper.
- Stick the circle stickers in the ball of the gumball machine.
Craft/Activity 3: Garden Gs
Materials
- Letter G template (http://www.quality-kids-crafts.com/support-files/letter-g-template.pdf)
- Gardening catalog or magazine
- Scissors
- Glue
Directions
- Print the letter G template onto the blank paper.
- Cut out gardening pictures from the catalog or magazine.
- Glue the gardening pictures on the Gs.
Optional: Set the finished G craft aside to bind into a book at the end of the alphabet lesson.
Letter Review: CCBS pages 274-275
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 G Preschool Activities © 2015 Heather Johnson
