We have learned through several years of teaching and several classes on literacy that a print rich classroom is the “way to go”. The past two years I have allowed my students to create their own alphabet for our room. We usually do this in February when they are becoming writers. Materials: 26 pieces of…
The children attend Library class for 30 min. each week. They learn the letters of the alphabet as well as learn to recognize words and objects that begin with those letters. They also learn how the library is organized. Materials: Patience, Love, Courage, and Determination poster board cut out in the bear pattern construction paper…
Reinforce phonics/alphabet sounds by making a class book to follow up ABC Yummy. Materials: Book: ABC Yummy writing paper with a large space for illustration and a spot to write a sentence markers pencils crayons Lesson Plan: Read ABC Yummy by Lisa Jahn-Clough The book uses phrases for each letter such as Carlos Cosmic Carrot…
Review the alphabet with A, My Name is Alice & an animal alphabet hall display or class book. Materials: Book: A, My Name is Alice One large sheet of construction paper for each child. markers crayons glue magazines scissors Lesson Plan: Create a “Kindergarten Zoo” to display in the hall, or turn into a class…
Students make a quilt with 26 squares for each letter of the alphabet. This activity is designed as a family project. Materials: felt, cut 9″ x 9″ for each student large piece of felt fabric glue Lesson Plan: Allow each child to select a letter of the alphabet. Provide students with a piece of 9″…
Objectives: Students will recognize letters of alphabet Materials: ABC’s (I use large 3″ plastic letters) Activity: Students participate in alphabet race: Place alphabet letters on the floor at one end of the room. Line the students up by two’s and call out a letter. The students race to the pile and try to be the…
Here is a book created by Lanie, a member at A to Z’s discussion forums. Students can draw faces on the apples to show feelings described in the text. You can download it here: Apple Faces Printable Book
Printable apple writing practice page with handwriting lines. Apple Writing Practice (Color) Apple Writing Practice (Black & White)
Use this free printable apple pattern for fall crafts, writing activities, bulletin boards, classroom displays, and apple-themed learning activities. Choose from two versions: • Apple Pattern with Lines – perfect for handwriting practice, writing prompts, labeling, or student responses• Apple Pattern without Lines – use for coloring, crafts, cutting practice, decorating, or creating classroom displays…
Directions: Match the words on the apples on the mat with the correct opposite apple cards. Assembly Directions: Print mini file folder game board and playing pieces onto cardstock. Glue label piece on opposite side and then laminate for durability. Store game pieces in a ziplock bag with a piece of double sided tape to…