Objective: To learn about the letter O
Book(s): Oscar, Me, and the Letter O by Cynthia Klingel and Robert B. Noyed
Music: “The Letter People – Meet Miss O” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fAL-SeZh0Y)
Fine Motor Skills:
- CCBS pages 316-319
- BPW pages 144-147
- Language Arts page 25
- LLA pages 32-33
- PALAW page 16
- Uppercase page 17
- Lowercase page 15
American Sign Language: Form an open circle with the fingers and thumb. (https://parentingpatch.com/baby-sign-language-fingerspelling-m-n-o/)
Craft/Activity 1: Little Letter O Book
Materials
- Little Letter O Book template (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/songs-rhymes-letter-o/)
- Blank paper
- Stapler
Directions
- Print the Little Letter O 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 O Book.
Craft/Activity 2: Paper Plate Octopus
Materials
- Paper plate
- Scissors
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Yarn
- Google eyes
Directions
- Cut the center out of the paper plate.
- Paint the remaining paper plate ring.
- Cut the yarn into 12-inch pieces.
- Glue the yarn pieces onto the back bottom of the paper plate ring.
- Glue two google eyes on the top front of the paper plate ring.
Craft/Activity 3: Orange Os
Materials
- Letter O template (http://www.quality-kids-crafts.com/support-files/letter-o-template.pdf)
- Blank paper
- Orange paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
Directions
- Print the letter O template onto the blank paper.
- Cut the orange paper into small squares.
- Glue the orange squares onto the letter Os.
Optional: Set the finished O craft aside to bind into a book at the end of the alphabet lesson.
Letter Review: BPW pages 148-151
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 O Preschool Activities © 2015 Heather Johnson