Objective: To learn about the letter T
Book(s):
- Tony’s Trip and the Letter T by Cynthia Klingel and Robert B. Noyed
- Tt by Kelly Doudna
Music: “The Letter People – Meet Mr. T” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX_AMKF4vpc)
Fine Motor Skills:
- CCBS pages 348-353
- BPW pages 168-171
- Language Arts page 37
- LLA pages 42-43
- PALAW page 22
- Uppercase page 22
- Lowercase page 20
American Sign Language: Form a first with the thumb sticking up between the index and middle fingers. (https://parentingpatch.com/baby-sign-language-fingerspelling-s-t-u-/)
Craft/Activity 1: Little Letter T Book
Materials
- Little Letter T Book template (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/rhyme-songs-for-letter-t-printable-little-letter-book/)
- Blank paper
- Stapler
Directions
- Print the Little Letter T 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 T Book.
Craft/Activity 2: Paper Plate Turtle (http://www.1plus1plus1equals1.net/2014/01/home-preschool-letter-t/)
Materials
- Paper plate
- Green paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Wiggle eyes
Directions
- Tear or cut some green paper into small pieces.
- Glue the torn paper pieces on the bottom of the paper plate.
- Cut some green paper into two elongated semi-circles and one triangle.
- Glue the tail triangle, semi-circle legs, and semi-circle head onto the paper plate.
- Glue two wiggle eyes onto the semi-circle head.
Craft/Activity 3: Tiger Ts
Materials
- Letter T template (http://www.quality-kids-crafts.com/support-files/letter-t-template.pdf)
- Blank paper
- Orange marker
- Black paint
- Paintbrush
- Scrap cardboard
Directions
- Print the letter T template onto the blank paper.
- Colors the Ts with the orange marker.
- Pour some black paint on the orange cardboard.
- Paint black stripes on the orange Ts.
Optional: Set the finished T craft aside to bind into a book at the end of the alphabet lesson.
Letter Review:
- CCBS pages 354-355
- BPW pages 172-175
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 T Preschool Activities © 2015 Heather Johnson