Unit 3: Stop and Listen

Have children use various materials to shape the uppercase and lowercase letter "Ss."

Children draw a portrait of themselves listening to a sound and draw the object that is the source of the sound. 

Invite children to build their own “Listening Walk” by creating a pathway with blocks and placing sound cards along the path.

Encourage children to select a book that interests them and to look at the words and pictures on their own or with another child.

Read aloud The Listening Walk to individuals or small groups and help children make connections to the sounds in the book.

Have children use sticks tap out different rhythms on various surfaces.

Have children use different materials to make sounds and then count the number of different sounds.

Have children press “Ss” letter molds into the sand. Encourage them to use their fingers to make the letters in the sand as well.

Play a video of children making sounds and have children recreate the sounds using different materials.

Have children draw a picture that features their favorite sound and then dictate or write a description.