This month in preschool we are focusing on the letters Aa, Bb, Cc. Today during small groups we played Alphabet Coverup to practice our letters. Each preschooler has a Alphabet Coverup game board in their homework folder. This is a great tool for all kinds of learning fun. This morning, I wrote A, a, B, b, C, c on the board. This is an easy way to practice letter recognition and letter sounds. Have fun with your preschooler practicing letters!
This week is all about the letter K. Today we strengthened our fine motor muscles by writing on a vertical surface. We will be writing on chalkboards and letter tracing blocks, practicing our handwriting skills while rainbow writing, and building the letter from blocks. Be sure to watch our letter K videos with your preschooler at home! Play “I Spy” with things that start with the /k/ sound around your house.
Today the preschoolers explored the letter M. We learned how to build the letter with our Handwriting Without Tears letter mats and wooden blocks.
The preschoolers listened to My ‘M’ Book and brainstormed all the words they could think of that started with ‘m’.
We strengthened our fine motor muscles by using stickers to fill the capital M. We discussed and learned more about the Mayflower today.
Working with your preschooler at home is an extremely positive step in the foundation of learning. Songs and videos are a great way to teach little ones new information and practice skills. They have fun interacting and the repetition helps instill knowledge.
Just click on the picture to enjoy these videos at home with your preschooler!
The Big and Small Letters Song
The Letter F Song
The Letter D Song
The Letter P Song
The Letter R Song
The Shapes Song
The Alphabet Song
The letter R was introduced this week in preschool. We practiced writing the letter R on the Smartboard while strengthening our fine motor muscles.
Click here for The Letter R Song to practice recognition and sound of the letter R.
We went digging in the “dirt” today on the farm to search for our names.
This week in Early 3s we have been exploring our names.
Everyday during arrival a name recognition activity is on the tables for the students to independently match the letters of their name.
During small groups on Monday, we practiced the letters of our name while strengthening our fine motor muscles. We used toothpicks to poke holes in the letters of our names and create constellations.
Also in small groups on Monday we put together name puzzles with the letters in our name.
On Wednesday we did name rubbings with crayons to discover our name.
We searched for letters in our name and decided which ones belong and which ones do not.
Exposure to names at this age is helpful in any way! Ask your child about the letters in their name.
Today we reviewed the letters F, E, and D. We worked on recognition, sound, and handwriting. The preschoolers are ready for the next set of letters!
Watch The Letter F Song, The Letter D Song, and Ee Song to review the letters with your preschooler.
Reading a story to your preschooler is a great way to excite them about reading. Stories can help teach important lessons and skills while entertaining little ones. In the classroom we have been exploring stories in different ways. We read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to practice our alphabet. Then we watched Chicka Chicka Boom Boom on the ipad.
Creative Tots has specialized in the private education of both toddlers and preschool age children for over 15 years. We began in the heart of Madeira and now also have a new Mason location. We are specifically designed to focus on early childhood development for children ages 18 months to 5 years.
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