Objective: To learn about the letter W
Book(s):
- Walter in the Woods and the Letter W by Cynthia Klingel and Robert B. Noyed
- Wan and the Dog Wash: The Sound of W by Joanne Meier and Cecilia Minden
- Ww by Kelly Doudna
- My “W” Sound Box by Jane Belk Moncure
Music: “The Letter People – Meet Mr. W” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZlyBQCYAYI)
Fine Motor Skills:
- CCBS pages 366-371
- BPW pages 184-187
- Language Arts page 40
- LLA pages 48-49
- PALAW page 25
- Uppercase page 25
- Lowercase page 23
American Sign Language: Hold the index and middle fingers apart and pointing up. Rest the other fingers and thumb on the palm. (https://parentingpatch.com/baby-sign-language-fingerspelling-v-w-x/)
Craft/Activity 1: Little Letter W Book
Materials
- Little Letter W Book template (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/rhymes-for-letter-w-little-letter-w-book/)
- Blank paper
- Stapler
Directions
- Print the Little Letter W 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 W Book.
Craft/Activity 2: Paper Wagons
Materials
- Red and black construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
Directions
- Cut the red construction paper into a large rectangle.
- Cut the black construction paper into two small circles and one long rectangle.
- Glue the black circles on the bottom of the red rectangle.
- Glue the long black rectangle on the side of the red rectangle.
Craft/Activity 3: Watermelon Ws (http://www.themeasuredmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/W-is-for-watermelo-590×442.gif)
Materials
- Letter W template (http://www.quality-kids-crafts.com/support-files/letter-w-template.pdf)
- Blank paper
- Red and green paper
- Black dot stickers
- Scissors
- Glue
Directions
- Print the letter W template onto the blank paper.
- Cut the red and green paper into small squares.
- Glue the green squares on the bottom of the Ws and the red squares on the top.
- Place black dot stickers on the red squares.
Optional: Set the finished W craft aside to bind into a book at the end of the alphabet lesson.
Letter Review: CCBS pages 372-373
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 W Preschool Activities © 2015 Heather Johnson