Objective: To learn about the letter R
Book(s): Raquel and the Letter R by Cynthia Kingel and Robert B. Noyed
Music: “The Letter People – Meet Mr. R” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz1IigBNUc8)
Fine Motor Skills:
- CCBS pages 336-341
- BPW pages 160-163
- Language Arts page 35
- LLA pages 38-39
- PALAW page 20
- Uppercase page 20
- Lowercase page 18
American Sign Language: Cross the middle finger over the index finger. Point the index and middle fingers straight up. Rest the other fingers and thumb on the palm. (https://parentingpatch.com/baby-sign-language-fingerspelling-p-q-r/)
Craft/Activity 1: Little Letter R Book
Materials
- Little Letter R Book template (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/nursery-rhymes-and-songs-letter-r/)
- Blank paper
- Stapler
Directions
- Print the Little Letter R 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 R Book.
Craft/Activity 2: Rainclouds (http://www.learning4kids.net/2012/12/19/r-is-for-rain-making-a-rain-craft/)
Materials
- Blue construction paper
- Cotton balls
- Blue yarn
- Scissors
- Glue
Directions
- Cut a large sheet of construction paper into the shape of a cloud.
- Cut more construction paper into raindrop shapes.
- Glue the cotton balls onto the cloud.
- Cut the yarn into 12-inch pieces.
- Glue the raindrops onto the pieces of yarn.
- Glue one end of each piece of yarn onto the bottom back of the cloud.
Craft/Activity 3: Red Rs
Materials
- Letter R template (http://www.quality-kids-crafts.com/support-files/letter-r-template.pdf)
- Blank paper
- Red yarn
- Red paper
- Scissors
- Glue
Directions
- Print the letter R template onto the blank paper.
- Cut the red yarn into small pieces and the red paper into small squares.
- Glue the red yarn squares onto the letter Rs.
Optional: Set the finished R 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 R Preschool Activities © 2015 Heather Johnson