LETTER OF THE DAY: A
Song: Alphabet Song
Story: Ten Red Apples (by Pat Hutchins)
Used flannel board to illustrate story
Activity: Hokey-Pokey
We did the Hokey-Pokey using only our arms
Activity: Action Words
The children were given action words to act out, such as run, jump and stop
Game: Name Bingo
Each child has his or her name tag, with his/her name written in all capital letters. We put all of the foam letters in a tote and choose them one by one. As each letter is shown, the children look at their name tags and if they have that letter in their name, they circle it with a crayon. When all the letters in their name are circled, they yell, “BINGO!”
Activity: Alphabet Soup
Each child is given a foam letter to hold. When they lie down with their eyes closed, matching mats are scattered around the room. The children then open their eyes and find the mat that matches their letter.
Song: Alphabet Song
Now that the children are sitting down with their letters and matching mats, we all sing the Alphabet song one more time; this time, when we say each letter of the Alphabet, the boy or girl holding that letter is encouraged to hold it up high.