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.
Today the Toddlers started talking about life on the farm. During group time we read “Color Farm” by Lois Elhart and sang “Old McDonald had a farm”. The boys and girls love chiming in on the animal sounds that they knew! The letter this week is “O” for October and owl. Our thematic vocabulary was incorporated into our art center today. The children made handprint owls using pink and blue paint. We reviewed those colors and practiced hooting like owls as we worked!
Click on the picture to watch The Alphabet Song. This is great practice and lots of fun. It is important to expose children to letters and letter sounds every day in as many ways possible. Sing and dance along with your preschooler!
There are many benefits to writing on a vertical surface. Vertical surfaces can make an average writing activity into a great activity for developing fine and gross motor skills. Using vertical surfaces strengthens shoulder and arm muscles, as your child’s arm must move against the pull of gravity in this position as she/he lifts their arms to reach. Vertical surfaces also places your child’s hand in the best position to develop wrist strength and stability. You can buy window markers in any craft store and they wash off easily with a little windex….get writing and have fun!
To play Alphabet Cover-Up write letters on the spaces of the board. Show your preschooler a flashcard of a letter on the board. Use anything around the house to cover up the spaces. Then play by calling out the letter. You can also play by saying the sound the letter makes. Use the board for many different games from the suggested activities list. Remember not to overwhelm your child with more letters or numbers than they are ready for! Add some more fun and practice by asking your child to cover up a letter with a certain color or with a number of marbles, etc.
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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