Objective: To learn about the letter I
Book(s): Imagination and the Letter I by Cynthia Klingel and Robert B. Noyed
Music: “The Letter People – Meet Miss I” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5enCXVwjac)
Fine Motor Skills:
- CCBS pages 282-286
- BPW pages 116-119
- Language Arts page 19
- LLA pages 20-21
- PALAW page 10
- Uppercase page 11
- Lowercase page 9
American Sign Language: Hold the pinky finger straight up. Rest the other fingers and thumb on the palm. (https://parentingpatch.com/baby-sign-language-fingerspelling-g-h-i/)
Craft/Activity 1: Little Letter I Book
Materials
- Little Letter I Book template (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/little-letter-i-book-rhymes-songs/)
- Blank paper
- Stapler
Directions
- Print the Little Letter I 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 I Book.
Craft/Activity 2: Paper Ice Cream Cones Craft (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/7-fun-crafts-for-the-letter-i/)
Materials
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Small beads
Directions
- Cut a triangle from brown construction paper.
- Cut circles from the construction paper.
- Glue the brown triangle on the bottom of a sheet of paper.
- Glue the circles above the triangle.
- Decorate the circle “ice cream” with small bead “sprinkles.”
Craft/Activity 3: Insect I’s
Materials
- Letter I template (http://www.quality-kids-crafts.com/support-files/letter-i-template.pdf)
- Blank paper
- Magazines
- Scissors
- Glue
Directions
- Print the letter I template onto the blank paper.
- Cut out insects from the magazines.
- Glue the insects on the I’s.
Optional: Set the finished I craft aside to bind into a book at the end of the alphabet lesson.
Letter Review: CCBS page 287
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 I Preschool Activities © 2015 Heather Johnson