- Between the Lions alphabet chart (displayed at children’s eye level)
- copies of book titles
- letter cards (all)
- name cards
- plastic uppercase letters
- alphabet
- explore
- letter
Head Start Outcomes:
Self Concept and Self-Efficacy: Demonstrates age-appropriate independence in a range of activities, routines, and tasks.
PreK Learning Guidelines:
English Language Arts/Reading and Literature 7: Develop familiarity with the forms of alphabet letters, awareness of print, and letter forms.
Observe and Explore Letters
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Educator Prep: Print out the Between the Lions alphabet chart or create an alphabet chart on chart paper.
Display plastic letters, name cards, photocopies of book titles, and an alphabet chart. Allow children to freely explore letters. Talk with children and encourage them to ask questions as they explore the materials.
Adaptation: For children who are able to name the letters of the alphabet, reinforce their knowledge and help them develop letter name fluency by having them name the letter as they hold it up: This is a D; This is an A.