Objective: To learn about the letter N
Book(s): Natasha and the Letter N by Cynthia Klingel and Robert B. Noyed
Music: “The Letter People – Meet Mr. N” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzrzkpHN-Qs)
Fine Motor Skills:
- CCBS pages 310-315
- BPW pages 140-143
- Language Arts page 24
- LLA pages 30-31
- PALAW page 15
- Uppercase page 16
- Lowercase page 14
American Sign Language: Tuck the pinky and ring fingers under the thumb. Fold the other two fingers over the thumb. (https://parentingpatch.com/baby-sign-language-fingerspelling-m-n-o/)
Craft/Activity 1: Little Letter N Book
Materials
- Little Letter N Book template (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/letter-n/)
- Blank paper
- Stapler
Directions
- Print the Little Letter N 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 N Book.
Craft/Activity 2: Noodle Necklace
Materials
- Yarn
- Large noodles
- Scissors
Directions
- Cut the yarn into a piece long enough to form a necklace.
- String the noodles onto the yarn.
- Knot the ends of the yarn.
Optional: Dye the pasta before making the necklace.
Craft/Activity 3: Night Ns
Materials
- Letter N template (http://www.quality-kids-crafts.com/support-files/letter-n-template.pdf)
- Blank paper
- Black paint
- Paintbrush
- Aluminum foil
- Scissors
- Glue
- Silver glitter
Directions
- Print the letter N template onto the blank paper.
- Paint the Ns black.
- Cut the aluminum foil into a crescent moon.
- Glue the moon on the black paint.
- Dot glue onto the Ns.
- Sprinkle glitter on the glue dots.
Optional: Set the finished N 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 N Preschool Activities © 2015 Heather Johnson