Alphabet Activities

Plants by Letter
A			J			S Asparagus					Squash Apple			K			Spinach Banana		Kale			Strawberries Broccoli		Kohlrabi		T Beans			L			Tomato Beet			Lettuce		Turnip Corn			Leeks			U Celery			Lima Beans		Ugli fruit Carrots		Mango			V D			Mushrooms Dates			N			W Dandelion		Nectarines		Watermelon Dill			Nappa Cabbage	Walnuts E			Nuts			X Eggplant		O Elderberry		Orange		Y Escarole-Endive	Oatmeal		Yam F			Onion			Z Fennel			P			Zucchini Figs			Pumpkin G			Potato Grapes			Peanuts Garlic			Q H			Quince Horseradish		R I			Rhubarb Radish Raspberries

Scents by Letter
A Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) Alkanet (Anchusa arvensis), mostly used as a natural coloring Allspice (Pimenta dioica) Almond Amchur - mango powder (Mangifera) Angelica (Angelica archangelica) Anise (Pimpinella anisum) Aniseed myrtle (Syzygium anisatum) Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Asafoetida (Ferula assafoetida) B Berberis Banana Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Bay leaves Black cardamom Black cumin Blackcurrant Black lime, lime boiled in salt Bladder wrack (Fucus vesiculosus) Blue-leaved mallee (Eucalyptus polybractea) Bog Labrador tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum) Boldo (Peumus boldus) Bolivian Coriander (Porophyllum ruderale) Borage (Borago officinalis) C Calendula Calumba (Jateorhiza calumba) Cananga Also known as 'Kenanga' in Malaysia. Chamomile Candle nut Cannabis Caper (Capparis spinosa) Caraway Cardamom Carob Pod Cassia Casuarina Catnip Cat's Claw Catsear Cayenne pepper Celastrus Paniculatus - Herb. Celery salt Celery seed Centaury Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) Chickweed Chicory Chile pepper Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) Cilantro (see Coriander) (Coriandrum sativum) Cinchona (Cinchona) Cinnamon (and Cassia) Cinnamon Myrtle (Backhousia myrtifolia) Clary Cleavers Clover Cloves Coffee Comfrey Common Rue Condurango Coptis Coriander Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita) Couchgrass Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) Cowslip Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus) Cress Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus) Cudweed Cumin Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) D Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca, T. diffusa) Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Demulcent Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) Dill seed Dill (Anethum graveolens) Dorrigo Pepper (Tasmannia stipitata) E Echinacea - Echinopanax Elatum Edelweiss Elderberry Elderflower Elecampane Eleutherococcus senticosus Emmenagogue Epazote (Chenopodium ambrosioides) Ephedra - Eryngium foetidum Eucalyptus Eyebright F Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Fenugreek Feverfew Figwort Filé powder Fo-ti-tieng Fumitory G Galangal Garam masala Garden cress Garlic chives Garlic Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Ginkgo biloba Ginseng Ginseng, Siberian (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis) Goada masala Gotu Kola Grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta) Grains of Selim (Xylopia aethiopica) Grape seed extract Green tea Ground Ivy Guaco Gypsywort H Hawthorn (Crataegus sanguinea) Hawthorne Tree Herbes de Provence Hibiscus Holly Holy Thistle Hops Horehound Horseradish Horsetail (Equisetum telmateia) Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) I Imli (Tamarind) J Jalap Jasmine Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) Joe Pye weed (Gravelroot) John the Conqueror Juniper K Kaffir Lime Leaves (Citrus hystrix, C. papedia) Kaala masala Knotweed Kokam L Labrador tea Lady's Bedstraw Lady's Mantle Land cress Lavender (Lavandula spp.) Ledum Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) Lemon basil Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus, C. flexuosus, and other species) Lemon Ironbark (Eucalyptus staigeriana) Lemon mint Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) Lemon Thyme Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) Licorice - adaptogen Lime Flower Limnophila aromatica Lingzhi Linseed Liquorice Long pepper Lovage (Levisticum officinale) Luohanguo M Mace Mahlab Malabathrum Manchurian Thorn Tree (Aralia manchurica)]] Mandrake Marjoram (Origanum majorana) Marrubium vulgare Marsh Labrador Tea Marshmallow Mastic Meadowsweet Mei Yen Melegueta pepper ( Aframomum melegueta) Mint (Mentha spp.) Milk thistle (Silybum) Bergamot (Monarda didyma) Motherwort Mountain Skullcap Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) Mustard Mustard seed N Nashia inaguensis Neem Nepeta Nettle Nigella sativa Nigella (Kolanji, Black caraway) Noni Nutmeg (and Mace) Marijuana O Oenothera (Oenothera biennis et al) Olida (Eucalyptus olida) Oregano (Origanum vulgare, O. heracleoticum, and other species) Orris root Osmorhiza Olive Leaf (used in tea and as herbal supplement) P Pandan leaf Paprika Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Passion Flower Patchouli Pennyroyal Pepper (black, white, and green) Peppermint Peppermint Gum (Eucalyptus dives) Perilla Plantain Pomegranate Ponch phoran Poppy seed Primrose (Primula) Psyllium Purslane Q Quassia Quatre épices R Ramsons Ras el-hanout Raspberry (leaves) Reishi Restharrow Rhodiola rosea Riberry (Syzygium luehmannii) Rocket/Arugula Roman chamomile Rooibos Rosehips Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rowan Berries Rue S Safflower Saffron Sage (Salvia officinalis) Saigon Cinnamon St John's Wort Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor or Poterium sanguisorba) Salvia Sichuan Pepper (Sansho) Sassafras Savory (Satureja hortensis, S. Montana) Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) Scutellaria costaricana Senna (herb) Senna obtusifolia Sesame seed Sheep Sorrel Shepherd's Purse Sialagogue Siberian Chaga Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Siraitia grosvenorii (luohanguo) Skullcap Sloe Berries Smudge Stick Sonchus Sorrel (Rumex spp.) Southernwood Spearmint Speedwell Squill Star anise Stevia Strawberry Leaves Suma (Pfaffia paniculata) Sumac Summer savory Sutherlandia frutescens Sweet grass Sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata) Sweet woodruff Szechuan pepper (Xanthoxylum piperitum) T Tacamahac Tamarind Tandoori masala Tansy Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) Tea (Camellia sinensis) Teucrium polium Thai basil Thistle Thyme Toor Dall Tormentil Tribulus terrestris Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Twinleaf onion U Uva Ursi also known as Bearberry V Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) Vasaka Vervain Vetiver Vietnamese Coriander (Persicaria odorata) W Wasabi (Wasabia japonica) Watercress Wattleseed Wild ginger Wild Lettuce Wild thyme Winter savory Witch Hazel Wolfberry Wood Avens Wood Betony Woodruff Wormwood Y Yarrow Yerba Buena Yohimbe Yomogi Z Zedoary Root Spice mixtures Chili powder Curry powder Five-spice powder or Chinese five-spice Saag Za'atar Ras al hanout, a Moroccan spice blend that includes cinnamon and cumin among other spices

A Letter Box
acorn			ant		apron		ax aerobatic plane       apple 		album		anchor alligator		angel		arrow		avocado astronaut		abacus		actor		actress alarm clock		age		almond	       alpaca all-terrain vehicle	ambulance	angel		animal aquaplane             anvil		ape		apricot ark			ashes		aviator		azure airplane		antelope

On a firm piece of cardboard, draw a thick letter A and a small letter a. Glue apple seeds onto it or pictures of other things that begin with A (apples, acorns, aprons, ants, etc.)  Or cut an apple in half to show the star in the middle. Use paint or food coloring with several drops of water to make a solution to dip the apple into and make an apple print on the paper.

“A” obstacle course
Make obstacle course in the shape of the capital letter. Go through and time it and tell if it takes longer or shorter amount of time than the previous time through the obstacle course.

Make an “A” book
Have the author's name (the child's name) on the cover. Cut out A's and a's from cereal boxes, advertisements, and magazines, and find pictures of things whose names begin with the letter A and set them on the table for the child to choose what he or she would like to put into his/her book. Allow the child to paste or glue them in their book. Let them show their book to you and encourage them to look at the pictures and tell you what they are. Encourage them to show others (friends and relatives) the book and name all the pictures in the book. You can label the pictures with the names of the items so they will become part of their sight vocabulary.

Poems
These A Words Are Fun to Say


 * The first letter in the alphabet is A, A, A.
 * Here are some words that begin the same way.


 * Alphabet and apple begin with an A.
 * Angel, age, and acorn start the same way.


 * Ambulance and album, alpaca and apricot,
 * Abacus and alligator, A begins astronaut.


 * Aquaplane, alarm clock, and almond too,
 * Start with A. Also azure, the color sky blue.


 * All these words begin with A.
 * These A words are fun to say.

By Mary Bogdan

A is for Airplane


 * A is for airplane that flies in the sky.
 * A is for air we breathe when we sigh.
 * A is for airship which floats way up high.
 * A is for aircraft I soon hope to fly.
 * A is for airport where I see many planes.
 * A is for airfield--see the luggage trains!

Other "air" words:
 * airmail, airliner, airlift, air bag, airbrush

Other Activities
Cut out the shape of an airplane out of paper or cardboard. Have children “load” the plane with pictures of things that begin with A.

Cut out the shape of a tree. Cut out apples for it with the pictures of items that begin with A attached to the construction paper apples. Have the child put the apples on the tree, naming all the A items. Later in the day, have the child “pick the apples” and name all the A items again.

An Apron's A Pocket-(the child can wear an apron for this)
Label a pocket on an apron “A.” Put pictures of things that begin with A in it. Have the child pull them out and say what the word that begins with A. If the child has 2 pockets, you can have one pocket labeled “A” and one labeled “a”. The pictures can be placed on the table. After a little while, have the child again pick up the pictures and place them into the pocket(s) telling what each picture is.

Sorting Shapes that Look Like A and a
Cut shapes out of construction paper or felt: triangles, circles, squares, rectangles, ellipses, octagons, hearts, diamonds, etc. Point out to the children that the triangle looks a lot like the capital A and the circle looks like the small a. Have the child mix up the shapes. Then ask them to pick out the shape(s) that look like the capital A and the small a and put them next to a card that has the “A” and “a” on it.

(You can provide pictures of things that begin with the letter A for the child to have ideas while you sing together.)
 * SONG
 * Name a Word that Begins with A
 * (sung to the tune if “The Farmer in the Dell”)

Name a word that begins with A,
 * a word that begins with A.
 * What word do you know
 * that begins with the letter A?

The word ape begins with A,
 * and apron begins with A.
 * Angel and acorn
 * both begin with the letter A.

Alligator and apricot,
 * Alpaca and astronaut,
 * These four words are fun to say.
 * They begin with the letter A.

By Mary Bogdan

SONG (Sung to the tune: “If You're Happy and You Know It”)
 * Do you know what I am?

I am going to fly up high into the sky,
 * Passing all the clouds and waving “Good-bye.”
 * I will pass the Earth and Mars,
 * in search of beautiful stars,
 * Do you know who I am?
 * It starts with A. (Astronaut)

I am long and bumpy-skinned and green.
 * I have big sharp teeth and can be mean.
 * I lie still all day long
 * Waiting for food to come along.
 * Do you know what I am?
 * It starts with A. (Alligator)

I am juicy, round, and red and taste just fine.
 * I live on a tree--not on a vine.
 * I taste good in a cake or pie
 * I am delicious. Take a try.
 * Do you know what I am?
 * It starts with A. (Apple)

I am soft, fuzzy, and orange and slightly pink.
 * I am very sweet, what do you think?
 * I can taste good in jam
 * or raw as I am.
 * Do you know what I am?
 * It starts with A. (Apricot)

More fun and interesting “A” ideas

“Ants on an airstrip”
 * Food/science/art activities: Wash and cut apple into slices.   Have child(ren) spread cream cheese (softened) or peanut butter on the apple slices.  Have child(ren) place raisins on top and eat “Ants on an airstrip”.  This can also be done with or carrot sticks or celery sticks.

Put a large letter “A” on a piece of paper. Put the paper on a dinner plate and cover with plastic wrap. Have the child take slices of apple and cover the letter. This can be done multiple times in one week using apples, apricots, almonds, avocado slices, etc.

After eating the apples, apricots, and avocados try planting the seeds. Compare the size of the seeds. Marvel at God's creation—how small is the apple seed and how large is the apple tree!

Have child crush brown crackers or cookies, or grate brown bread to make crumbs. Have them mix a small amount of peanut butter or softened cream cheese to make a little mound. Have the child put raisins on the mound to represent ants. Eat and enjoy!

Make applesauce by washing, peeling, and coring 3 to 4 medium-sized apples. Show the child what the apple looks like when you cut it down the middle and when you cut it across the middle (you will see a star!) Quarter the apples  and then cut the apples into eighths. Place them in a pot with ½ cup of water and ¼ to ¾ teaspoon of cinnamon (season it to your child's tastes.) Cook until boiling. Then turn heat lower to simmer. Stir occasionally until apples are tender. A potato masher may be used to make applesauce smoother. When cool, if able, the child can spoon it into the bowls to enjoy with you!

Physical activities: aerobic exercise or pretend to be flying like a plane with arms outstretched.

Sensory perception: Draw an “A” or “a” on a the palm of the child's hand and have them guess if it was the uppercase or lowercase A.

Art/pictures: A small picture album can be filled with pictures of words that begin with A.

Fly paper airplanes.

Learn the letter A in sign language. Learn one word that begins with A in sign language (Angel of apple.)

Pictures to include to color:
 * acorn
 * astronaut
 * anchor
 * airplane
 * alligator
 * ant
 * applesauce
 * apple
 * apron
 * ape

POEM—Alligator
 * Alligator, long and green,
 * (Put one hand on top the other to form an alligator.)
 * Alligator, who looks mean.
 * You snapped at turtle,
 * (Hands open and snap shut.)
 * You snapped at the flea,
 * (Hands open and snap shut.)
 * You snapped at the frog,
 * (Hands open and snap shut.)
 * But you will not catch me.
 * (Shake finger “No.”)

The Letter Bb
The Letter B Box ball		block		boat		bone balloon	banana		bandage	basket bat		bear		bed		bell belt		bib		blanket	book boot		bottle		bow		box bowl		bracelet	brush		bucket butterfly	bathtub	baby		baboon back		backhoe	bacon		bag beans		bagel		baguette	band banjo		bank		barn		barrel basin		bass (fish)	bead		beagle beet		bee		begonia	bench blackberry	blueberry	bicycle	Bible binder		biplane	black		blue blanket	blender	block		blue jay blue whale	board		bologna	bolt bok choy	bread		butter		brick brocade	broach		broccoli	brownie bubbles	bug		building	bulldozer bun		button		bobcat		biscuit builder		bridge

On a piece of cardboard, draw a large letter “B”. Have child glue or paste beans, beads, buttons, or bows on it. Display it somewhere prominent for the week. Activities: Learn the letter b in sign language Learn a word that begins with b in sign language (baby) Blow blue bubbles with blue dish washing liquid.

Having a Ball with B Sit on the floor across from the child or in a circle if you have more children. Take things out of the “B” box and place them in a place where they can be seen by the child(ren). When the child(ren) say(s) the name of an item, roll the ball to them and say “B, B, (state the name, such as “banana”) Banana begins with the letter B.” The child rolls the ball back to you. Then they get up and put the item gently into the “B” box and come back and sit down. If there is one child, they say the name of another item and repeat the ball rolling and putting the item back in the box. (This is a particularly good activity if the child [an active boy, in particular] has a lot of energy and the mother has none.  The child will get a lot of exercise directed to a purposeful end.)

Balloon Fall Blow up balloons of various shapes, sizes and colors. Put “stepping stones” cut out of brown or gray construction paper on the floor. Have children stand in a line along side the path with balloons. The children take turns running across the stepping stones without getting hit as the children in the line throw the balloons.

Birdwatching “B” obstacle course Make obstacle course in the shape of the capital letter. Go through and time it and tell if it takes longer or shorter amount of time than the previous time through the obstacle course.

The Bass in the Bathtub Make pictures of bass (fish). Put a paper clip on the end where the mouth is. Make a fishing pole of a dowel, branch, or fishing rod. Attach a string long enough to reach into the bathtub while the pole is being held by the child. Attach a small magnet (powerful enough to pick up the pictures of the fish) to the end of the string. Allow the child to go fishing for bass in the bathtub. No water is necessary.

The Blue jays in the Birdhouse Cut out silhouettes of blue jays. Cut out silhouettes of other birds. Put the letters “Bb” on the blue jays and other capital and small letters on the other silhouettes. Cut a hole in a box large enough so that the birds can go in, but the birdhouse is only for blue jays, as it has “Bb” on it. The other birds whose names do not begin with “b” cannot go in.

Pat-a-cake Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man, Bake me a pat-a-cake as fast as you can. Roll it. Toss it. Mark it with a B. Put it in the oven for Baby and me.

For an added activity: Make a little cookie (out of edible play dough) or biscuits and have the child mark it with a “B” if they are able. Otherwise the parent marks it with a “B”. Put it in the oven for both of you to enjoy!

Six Buzzing Bumblebees Six buzzing bumblebees Buzzing around a hive, One flew off And then there were five.

Five buzzing bumblebees buzzing around a door, One flew off And then there were four. Four buzzing bumblebees buzzing around with glee, One flew off And then there were three.

Three buzzing bumblebees around a chimney flue, It got too hot And then there were two.

Two buzzing bumblebees buzzing merrily in the sun, A mighty wind blew And then there was one.

One buzzing bumblebee buzzing just for fun, The rain came down and that left none.

By Mary Bogdan

Big, Bigger, Biggest Balloon Allow the child to choose a balloon before it is filled with air. Show them how to stretch it to make it easier to blow up. With a permanent marker, write “Bb” on it after it is partially blown up. Allow it to deflate and show the child the size of the “Bb” after the air has left it. Blow it up again and show how the balloon grows to be big, bigger, and bigger, and at the same time, the “B” also grows. After showing that a few times, tie it permanently. Bat it back and forth to each other. Attach a string and tape it in a location where the breeze of someone going by will make it swing back and forth.

Beanbag Balancing Parent and child each place a beanbag on the top of their head and walk in a straight line (use tape or a seam in the floor tiles). Once this is mastered, music can be played while you walk around the house. Take turns leading the walking and following the actions of the leader. Try balancing it on an outstretched shoulder, arm, back of the hand, etc. Is the beanbag balancing beautifully?

Make a B Book Use construction paper or wrapping paper in the colors brown, blue, or black. Have child paste or glue the pictures of different items that begin with the letter B onto the paper. Another variation would be to cut the paper into various shapes such as bears, bees, butterflies, balloons or bananas. Label the pictures and have the child read it to you and others.

Physical activities: bouncing balls (after bouncing is mastered, use balls of different sizes and materials for variety).

Batting balloons—for variety, use different colors,sizes, and shapes of balloons. Make a balance beam, first with a piece of tape and have child keep feet on it while walking. As child progresses, a thin board may be used. A further progression is to use a wooden 2x4 flat on the floor. A final progression is to lift it off the floor with a small brick under each end (as it will have a springiness when the child walks.)

Beanbag toss—Begin by standing close to your child. Show them how you throw it gently to them. As they master the gentle throwing and catching of the bag, take a step back each time the beanbag is tossed and caught. Take “baby steps” or “big steps” because it is “B” week or day.

Wear blue clothes and eat blue foods or use blue plates and a blue placemat.

Wear brown clothes and eat brown foods.

Point out items that are black (tires on cars, boots, parts of a computer, etc.

Make bridges with popsicle sticks.

SONG “Have You Ever Seen the Things that Begin With B?” (Sung to the tune of “Did You Ever See a Lassie?”) (Point to pictures of the items as you sing.)

Have you ever seen the things that begin with B? Boots, babies, balloons, Books, boats, and baboons. Have you ever seen the things that begin with B?

Have you ever seen the things that begin with B? Beans, bagels, and blocks, Bananas in a blue box. Have you ever seen the things that begin with B?

Have you ever seen the things that begin with B? Belts, buckles, and bats, Bulldozers, bobcats. Have you ever seen the things that begin with B?

Have you ever seen the things that begin with B? Bread, butter, blueberries, Bologna, blackberries. Have you ever seen the things that begin with B?

Have you ever seen the things that begin with B? Bib, brush, blanket, bow, Beads, bells and banjo. Have you ever seen the things that begin with B?

“B” Buffet Try different recipes using bananas—banana bread, banana muffins, banana boats (banana split in shape of a boat). Serve other foods that begin with “b” --blueberries, blackberries, butter, bologna, bacon, bagels, baguettes, or biscuits.

When making sandwiches, ask the child what B shape they want to eat and cut the sandwich accordingly, such as butterfly sandwiches.

POEM Have You Seen the Big Bear?

Have you seen the big bear so brown, He is found in the woods outside the town.

Have you seen the big bear so white? He lives where you see the Northern Lights.

Have you seen the big bear so black? Do not go near. He can attack.

By Mary Bogdan

Read stories about bears. Gentle Ben by Walt Morey.

Pictures to color and use for games and books: bear		butterfly builder		ball banana		book basket		boat bear		bed

POEM--Adapted Traditional Round and round the berry bush to catch a little bear. One step, two steps, Tickle right over there.

POEM—Five Little Bells-Adapted Traditional Five little bells hanging in a row, (Hold up five fingers.) The first bell said, “Ring me slow.” (Point to thumb.) The second bell said, “Ring me fast.” (Point to index finger.) The third bell said, “Ring me last.” (Point to middle finger.) The fourth bell said, “I like to chime.” (Point to ring finger.) The fifth bell said, “Ring me at Christmas time.” (Point to baby finger.)

POEM—A Little Brown BearAdapted Traditional A little brown bear Went in search of some honey. (Cup hand above eye.) It sure is funny, A bear wanting honey! (Hold tummy and pretend laugh.)

He sniffed at the breeze (Sniff.) And he listened for bees. (Cup hand behind ear.) And would you believe it, He even climbed trees. (Make climbing motions.)

POEM—There Is a Bunny-Adapted Traditional There is a bunny with ears so funny, (Hold up two fingers on one hand.) There is his hole in the ground. (Form circle with thumb and index finger on other hand.) When a noise he hears, up go the ears, (Extend first two fingers.) In he jumps--no longer around. (Fingers hop down hole.)

Oats, peas beans and barley grow, Oats, peas, beans and barley grow, Can you or I or anyone know Why oats, peas, beans and barley grow? First the farmer sows his seed, Stands erect and takes his ease, Stamps his foot and claps his hands, And turns around to view his lands. (Repeat First Verse) Next the farmer waters the seed, Stands erect and takes his ease, Stamps his food and claps his hands, And turns around to view his lands. (Repeat First Verse) Next the farmer hoes the weeds, Stands erect and takes his ease, Stamps his foot and claps his hands And turns around to view his land. (Repeat First Verse) (Repeat First Verse) Last the farmer harvests his seed, Stands erect and takes his ease, Stamps his foot and claps his hands And turns around to view his land. POEM—by Mary Bogdan There is a kind of bear with fur of white. He lives in a place where half the year is night. Do you know what kind of bear he is? (Polar bear)

If I Were A Bird---Adapted Traditional If I were a bird I would sing a song. (Pretend to tweet.) I would fly around (Hook thumbs together and flap hands like wings.) Then land on the ground. When it got dark I would take my rest Up in my cozy And warm little nest. (Cup hands together to form a nest.)

Once I Saw a Little Bird--Adapted Traditional Once I saw a little bird Go hop, hop, hop. (Hop one hand on other.) And I called, “Little Bird, Will you stop, stop, stop?” (Cup hands around mouth.) I was opening the window To say, “How do you do?” (Make opening movement with hands.) But he shook his little tail And far away he flew. (Fly hands away.)

Little Birds With No Home—Mary Bogdan Five little birds with no home to go, (Hold up 5 fingers of left hand and look sad.) And five little trees all in a row. (Hold up fingers of right hand.) Build your nests in our branches tall. (Interlace fingers of both hands to form nest.) We will protect you because you are so small. (Cup hands together as if bird is inside. Look happy.)

Five Little Birds--Adapted Traditional Five little birds peeping at the door, (Hold up five fingers.) One flew away, and that left four. (Bend down thumb.) Four little birds sitting in a tree, One flew away, and that left three. (Bend down little finger.) Three little birds looking at you, One flew away, and that left two. (Bend down ring finger.) Two little birds sitting in the sun, One flew away, and and that left one. (Bend down ring finger.) One little bird looking for some fun, It flew away, and that left none. (Join thumbs and flap hands like wings.)

The Letter Cc
The Letter Cc Box cake		clothespins	camera	cloth candle		comb		canoe		cookies card		cookies	comb		corn cotton		carpet		cowboy (hat)	carrot chalk		carrot		crayon		crown clock		cabbage	cabin		cabinet cactus		caboose	cable car	cage calendar	calf		camel		cane canister	canvas		cap		car cardinal	caribou	carriage	cart cash		castle		cat		caterpillar catapult	cathedral	cauliflower	cattle cent		cereal		circle		clip coat		cotton ball

SOUNDS of Cc clap  		click	cluck	clank  crash

POEM—This Little Cow (Like “This Little Piggy Went to Market”. Start on the baby's littlest toe and work your way to the big toe.)

This little cow eats grass. This little cow eats hay. This little cow looks over the hedge. This little cow runs away. And this BIG cow does nothing at all but lie in the fields all day!

“C” obstacle course Make obstacle course in the shape of the capital letter. Go through and time it and tell if it takes longer or shorter amount of time than the previous time through the obstacle course.

The Clock by Mary Bogdan (to the tune “I'm a Little Teapot”) I am a clock on the wall. (Make a circle with arms.) This is my big hand. This is my small. (Put one arm high up an the other to the side.) When it reaches noon, then you will hear (Raise both hands over head). Bong, bong, bong loud and clear.

Making Cookies I am making cookie dough, (Point to self.) Round and round the beaters go. (Move hands in circles.) Add some flour from a cup. (Pretend to pour.) Stir and mix the batter up. (Pretend to stir.)

Roll them, cut them, nice and neat, (Pretend to roll and cut out cookies.) Put them on a cookie sheet. (Pretend to transfer cookies.) Bake them, count them, one, two, three, (Pretend to count cookies.) Then serve them to my friends for tea. (Pretend to pass cookies around.)

POEM –Making a Cake Mix the batter, stir the batter, (Do actions as rhyme indicates.) Shake some flour in. Mix the batter, stir the batter, Pour it in a tin.

Sprinkle little raisins on, Pop batter in to bake. Then open wide the oven door, And out comes a cake!

POEM-- Five Little Cookies Five little cookies with frosting galore, (Hold up 5 fingers.) Mother ate the white one, then there were four. (Bend down thumb.) Four little cookies, two and two, you see, Father ate the green one, then there were three. (Bend down baby finger.) Three little cookies, but before I knew, Sister ate the yellow one, then there were two. (Bend down the ring finger). Two little cookies, oh, what fun! Brother ate the brown one and then there was one. (Bend down the middle finger.) One little cookie, watch me run! I ate the red one, and then there were none. (Hide all fingers behind back.)

POEM—Picking Ears of Corn (Can be sung to the tune of “I'm a Little Teapot”) Picking ears of sweet corn out in the sun. (Pretend to be picking ears off stalks.) Putting them in a basket one by one. (Pretend to put them in basket on arm.) Take them to the house and put them in a pot. (Walk, as to the house. Make a big circle with arms in front of body to make a pot.) Yum, yum, yum, we like corn a lot. (Pretend to be eating corn.)

On a large piece of cardboard, foam board, or paperboard make a large letter C and a small letter c. Have child place a drop of glue on cotton balls. Have child place the glued area of the cotton balls over the printed letters. For a different finger exercise, a small amount of glue in a shallow bowl can be used to dip the cotton balls into before placing over the letter. Another different exercise would be for the child to squeeze the glue over the letter in curved lines, zigzag lines, or circles and then apply the cotton balls after using finger to distribute glue more evenly over the letter. Yet another variation of finger exercises would be to use one type of material fro the “C” and another for the “c”. Other materials that can be used would be dried corn kernels, cornmeal, or dried coffee grounds. Even cinnamon sprinkled over the gluey letter would be another exercise and lend itself to the “C Scents Game.”

C Scents Game Use small containers (spice bottles work well for this game) with different spices in them. Let the child take a sniff (making sure you first model the behavior to show the child to keep his/her nose from touching the container.) Some of the spices you may want to try are : cinnamon	cumin		celery seed or salt coffee 		cocoa		chamomile coriander	cloves

Calendula Calumba (Jateorhiza calumba) Cananga Also known as 'Kenanga' in Malaysia. Chamomile Candle nut Cannabis Caper (Capparis spinosa) Caraway Cardamom Carob Pod Cassia Casuarina Catnip Cat's Claw Catsear Cayenne pepper Celastrus Paniculatus - Herb. Celery salt Celery seed Centaury Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) Chickweed Chicory Chile pepper Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Cicely (Myrrhis odorata) Cilantro (see Coriander) (Coriandrum sativum) Cinchona (Cinchona) Cinnamon (and Cassia) Cinnamon Myrtle (Backhousia myrtifolia) Clary Cleavers Clover Cloves Coffee Comfrey Common Rue Condurango Coptis Coriander Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita) Couchgrass Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) Cowslip Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus) Cress Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus) Cudweed Cumin Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) After introducing two to three scents, you may want to allow them to taste the spices.

Collage of C's Place pictures of “C” items on a table. The child can choose pictures to glue around “Cc” printed in the middle of a piece of paper or cardboard.

Cutting Corners and Circles Place construction paper scraps, advertisements, gift wrap, wallpaper, pages from magazines,or greeting cards on a table. Have the child cut the corners off the different papers or cut circles out of the papers. Supply glue or paste for the child so the child can attach the shapes to another piece of paper.

//////////////////This activity seems almost useless-except that there is practice cutting. (Unless the children use the triangles and circles for other projects.) Can you think of another way to make it useful???????????????????????

Cleaning the Carpet Teach the child how to use a hand-held roller carpet cleaner or a vacuum cleaner to clean the carpet. This will help the child be able to maneuver the vacuum when cleaning the car

Clothes on a Clothesline Teach children how to wash clothes and clip clothes on a clothesline with clothespins. Name the clothes (coat) or parts of clothes (collar, cuff) that begin with “c”.

Wash the Car This is a good time to teach the child how to wash the car. It is good to practice on a small version before you try the large one with the child, so they will have some knowledge of what the next step is. Collect the necessary items you need before you begin—sponges, rags, bucket, chamois, special towels, vacuum cleaner, detergents, cleaners, waxes, hose and nozzle. Go through the steps you will go through on the full size car, but do it on the small car. Explain how to hold the hose, when and where the hose is turned on, when the hose is squirted, when the towels are used, how to hold the vacuum cleaner, where the off/on button is, practicing turning the button on and off, and when the vacuuming is done. If the weather is too cold, you can go to a car wash.

Matching C's On four index cards print “C”. On four more index cards print “c”. Place cards face down on a table. Have the child flip the cards, sort through, and find the “C” cards and put them in one pile. Have them put the “c” cards in another pile. (Make sure there is a big difference between the size of the letters.) Have the child mix the cards (face down) and make four sets of “Cc” cards.

Counting Cans On one shelf in your kitchen cupboard, you will make a list of the different kinds of canned foods you have. Take the cans out of the cupboard and you and the child count cans for each type of food. If the child can write, have them put the number beside the type of food. taking an inventory of what is in the cupboard. Continue this only as long as the child shows interest. As each of the cupboards is counted, the inventory list will be able to be used as a shopping list.

More fun activities: Learn the letter c in sign language. Learn a “c” word in sign language. Cut circles out of different papers and make a picture of a caterpillar.

Conduct music.

Draw caterpillars and cats on the cement with sidewalk chalk.

Climb stairs and count how many steps.

Make apple cider with cinnamon sticks or a dash of cinnamon.

Cook cookies and count how many you made and how many were eaten.

Bake a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.

C Snacks Cheese and crackers, celery and carrot sticks, cucumbers, corn, or cereal will all make good “c” snacks.

The Letter Dd
The Letter Dd Box Daddy		doll 		dandelion	 	deer donkey	diaper		door			doughnut dime		dress		dinosaur		drum dishpan	duck		dog			dustpan dachshund	daisy		day			decagon decorum	decoy		dentist			derby dew		dial		dictionary		dill detergent	dinghy		dirt			disc brake dish		diver		divan			dock document	Dodge		dollar			dolomite dolphin	dome		Dominican		doorbell dory		double bass	dough			dove dowel		down		downstairs		draft dragonfly	drain		drape			drawing dream		drill		drink			driftwood driver		driver's license    drizzle		drum duct		dude ranch	duiker			dulcimer dumbbell	dump		dust			duster

Dd Activities Make a drawing.

Wash a dress and show how to hang to dry it on a clothesline or in a dryer.

Wash dishes using detergent in a dishpan and put them in a dishdrainer to dry. Put dishes away after drying them.

Show children where the diapers go near the changing station for the baby in the family. Take time to show children what to put in a diaper bag. Take time to have children help organize it now.

Dust around the house.

“D” obstacle course Make obstacle course in the shape of the capital letter. Go through and time it and tell if it takes longer or shorter amount of time than the previous time through the obstacle course.

Show how to close doors quietly and open the quietly. Practice this on several doors.

Show child a dimes and dollars. Show how 10 dimes equals one dollar.

Walk downstairs and find the drain. Explain how the drain can help if there is a spill or the washer overflows.

Look in a dictionary. Find words that begin with the letter D and words that begin with the same letter as the child's name.

Make pretend driver's licenses for children. Explain what they need to learn and skills they need to practice before they get a real one.

Discover the dials in the house and see what different dials look like and what they help operate.

Study dragonflies and damselflies.

Have Dad show them a drill and how he uses it.

Talk about going to a dentist and diligently brushing teeth to prevent having to have them drilled.

Go for a walk during the day and find things that begin with D. You might even spot a deer!

The Letter Ee
“E” obstacle course Make obstacle course in the shape of the capital letter. Go through and time it and tell if it takes longer or shorter amount of time than the previous time through the obstacle course.

Letter E box eagle		earmuffs	elephant	earphones elevator	earrings	easel		engine envelope	egg		eraser		egg beater Eskimo	elastic		eggshells

“E” book Make the pages the shape of eggs or elephants.

Eggs with “E” inside Open plastic eggs and insert pictures of items that begin with “E”. Close the eggs and place in a basket. Let the child(ren) take an egg and open it. Have the child(ren) say the name of the picture. Ask, “What is the first letter in the picture's name?”

“E” is for. . . Eyes, ears, eyebrows, and elbows. Play a game by holding up index cards labeled with different parts of the body and saying the name as the card is read. When the card “eyes” is held up, the children say, “Eyes begin with E,” and they blink their eyes a few times on purpose. When the card “ears” is held up, the children say, “Ears begin with E,” and they cup their hands behind their ears. When the card “eyebrows” is held up, the children say, “Eyebrows begin with E,” and they raise their eyebrows a few times. When the card “elbows” is held up, the children say, “Elbows begin with E” and tap their elbows together. Other words that can be used on the cards include: head, shoulders, knees, toes, nose, and hands.

Envelope E's Put different upper and lower case letters made from index cards or cut from advertisements into envelopes. Have the child(ren) sort them and put them into appropriately marked envelopes.

Estimating Put a number of the same type of object in a clear plastic bag. Let the child examine it closely. Ask them to estimate how many items are in the bag. Items that can be used can include: paperclips, small cookies, small blocks, pens, pencils, crayons, one kind of geometric shape (diamond, square, triangles, etc.)

Egg puzzle Make an egg shape out of an index card or cardboard. On the top part of the card print an “E” and on the bottom part print an “e”. Cut the egg shape into two puzzle pieces. Havee the child put together the puzzle.

Elephant March Have children march like elephants for the music time. More ideas with E Do easy exercises. Print E's on chalkboard and erase them. Count eleven eggs. Put paper on an easel and make egg pictures and put E's on them. Do easy science experiments. Celebrate Epiphany or Earth Day. Go shopping or do business at a facility that has an elevator or escalator. Look at different types of equipment. Talk about electricity—being safe from it, what it can do to help run equipment. Talk about electricians and play electrician.

Eating Snacks that begin with E Cook eggs in a variety of ways—sunny-side up, scrambled, easy over, hard-boiled, stuffed eggs, poached eggs, egg salad, or quiche. Fry or deep fry eggplant, plain or battered. Eat English muffins with butter, peanut butter, jam, jelly, grated cheese, or eggs. Edible flowers. Elephant ears. Make egg yolk paint for food— 1 egg yolk plus 1 teaspoon water plus 1 or 2 drops of food coloring. Make easy enchiladas. Make E-shaped sandwiches. Make English Muffin bread. BG-28 Glorious Food ACD Make Easy Orange Bread. BG-21 ACD Drink eggnog. Eat an endive and escarole salad. Scents Echinacea - Echinopanax Elatum Edelweiss Elderberry Elderflower Elecampane Eleutherococcus senticosus Emmenagogue Epazote (Chenopodium ambrosioides) Ephedra - Eryngium foetidum Eucalyptus Eyebright other E words earache	eardrum 	earmuff	earphone     earplug	earthenware	earthquake	earthworm              earwig	east	eat	ebony		éclaire          eclipse	ecology	edelweiss	edge               edible 	educate	eel		eggnog               egg roll	elderberry	election	electricity        elegance	elevator	eleven		elk	          ellipse	ember		emblem	emboss  embroidery		emerald	emergency   emotion  	empire		employ	empty    enamel          encyclopedia	endive	energy		energetic   engrave enough	enter	enthusiasm		environment  epaulet	Epiphany	epoxy		equal Epsom salts	equation	equip	equipment equator equine	equinox	equivalent	ermine	            erode 	erosion	erupt	errand	   error   escalator escape	escarole	escort	Eskimo	etch etiquette	eucalyptus	Eucharist	Europe  evacuate evaporate		evangelize	even	evening        evening primrose	event	everybody	everyday everyone	everything	everywhere	evident	ewe exact	exaggerate	exam	example	excavate excel	exchange	excite	exclaim	excuse  excursion		excess		executive	exercise exhibit	exhibition	exhilarate	exhale	exhaust    exit	Exodus	exotic		expand          expect	expedite	expenditure	expense       expensive	experience	experiment	expert expire	explain	explode	explore      exponent	expose		express	expressway exquisite	extend		extension	external   extinct extreme	eye	eyeball	eyebrow	eyedropper eyeglass	eyelash	eyelet	eyelid	eyesight eyewitness 	Ezekiel

Did You Ever See an Elephant? (sung to the tune of “Did you Ever See a Lassie?” Did you ever see an elephant, An elephant, an elephant? Did you ever see an elephant throw dirt on its back? Throw dirt with its trunk, Throw dirt with its trunk. Did you ever see an elephant throw dirt with its trunk? Did you ever see an elephant, An elephant, an elephant? Did you ever see an elephant, get a drink with its trunk? It lowers its trunk, lifts and squirts water. Did you ever see an elephant, get a drink with its trunk? Pictures of :eagle, earmuffs, easel, egg, eggplant, envelope, elephant

The Letter Ff
Letter F Box Place these items and others that begin with the letter F in a box. Fan	flamingo	farm	flower 	feather		flute  fly     fern	felt	fire engine	fork	fish	frog	flag fur

Observe Fish Observe fish in fishtanks. Draw and cut out fish shapes and place stripes on them. Put seaweed in picture also.

Fingerpaint Fans Fingerpaint on paper plates. Write “Ff ” on plate. Attach two popsicle sticks or tongue depressors on each side of the fan to form a handle. Have them fan their face and fingers with the fans.

What does the letter “F” feel like? Cut a letter F or f out of a piece of fuzzy fabric, fleece, felt, fake fur, and flannel. Fabrics with frills and fringe. Linen made from flax. Form the letter F with feathers. Have the children feel the differences between the fabrics and feathers.

I Found a Feather I found a fluffy feather on the floor. It flew in when someone opened the door. SHOULD THIS BE ADDED TO??????????????? Talk about what feathers are used for: pillows, coats, comforters, decorations on hats and other clothing, in artwork depicting animals such as ducks.

Fishing for Fish Cut fish shapes out of different colors of construction paper or gift wrap. Print “Ff ” on them. Attach a large paperclip to the mouth end of the fish and spread them out on the floor or put in a box, or put them in the bathtub. Have child(ren) use a fishing rod (or a pole with a string) and magnet attached to the end of the fishing line (or string).

Make an F book Use fish shapes, fan shapes, or footprint shapes in book.

Fabric Feel and Find Box Place several different fabrics with distinctive textures (such as corduroy, eyelet, denim, suede or velvet, cotton, satin, nylon, crepe, rayon, and fleece) in a covered box with a hole cut out big enough for a hand pass through. Place another piece of each fabric on the table in front of them. Have the child reach into the box and feel one type of fabric and match it to the one of the fabrics on the table. This gives the child practice in discriminating using their sense of touch with and without visual cues.

Fabric Matching Games This activity can be done as the laundry is being folded and put away. Pick a piece of clothing and show the child what other pieces of clothing in the load of laundry are made of the same kind of material. Have child pick a piece of clothing. Have child pick another piece of clothing made of the same material. Discover together if they are made of the same material. Show them how to check the content and washing label. This activity can also be done when putting clothes into dresser drawers or hanging them in a closet. The child can be asked, “Do you see any other fabrics like this one?” Another way to extend this would be to have samples of fabric available for the child to match them to articles of clothing. Patterns can be matched (such as solids, checks, plaids, or stripes) or materials can be matched (corduroy, denim, velvet, etc.) Clarify beforehand what method of matching is expected and show the child at least one example.

Familiar Fabrics and their Functions After children have had the opportunity to examine and talk about different fabrics, have them describe a particular fabric with as many adjectives as possible, while you write them down. Talk about what kinds of clothing for which the fabric is used, also recording that on the paper. Place the fabric next to the paper with the words describing it. Do this for three or four fabrics. After this is done, take the papers an mix them up. Read the words the child thought described the fabric and its use and ask the child to match the fabric to the paper describing it.

Words for describing fabrics: attractive; sturdy; fine-wearing;practical;choicest; worsted;ideal; pure; wool; superb; tropical;rich;wearable; soft;exclusive; nicely-draping' wash and wear;excellent;non-shrinkable;favored;summer; luxurious;wonderful;heavy-duty;good-looking; sparkling; shimmery; expensive; flimsy;see-through; iridescent;delicate;tinted; lightweight; lustrous; colorful;spangled; soft-textured; quality;comfortable; breathable; long-wearing; neutral color; rugged; famous; firm; lovely; fuzzy; hairy-surfaced; durable; stately; identical; novelty; sheer; distinctive; symmetrical; textile; accentuated; husky; loomed; patterned; dotted swiss: flannel; woven; imported; long-fibered; featherweight; striped; painted; silk-screened; brocaded; cotton; draped; snowy; greasy; speckled; absorbent; lovely; feathery; vivid; chiffon; orchid; organza; taffeta; glistening; floating; filmy; translucent; gorgeous; golden; silken; streaming; chintz; voile; gracefully drapes; washable; dry clean only; polished; elastic; protective; basic; inorganic; organic; abrasive; coarse; insulating; exquisite; pleated; scarlet; new-spun; ticklish; prickly; rumpled; embroidered; fringed; dainty; padded; quilted. Friendly Feelings Have child act out the “nice feelings”--ones that family members and friends would have toward each other. Some feelings to be acted out would be: friendly, fabulous, funny, full, having fun, felicity, and frisky.

Talk about what it means to be a good family member. What things do you do to be a good family member. You show love to other members of the family. You comfort them when they are sick or hurt. You help when you see some task needs to be done. You listen to what they have to say. You take turns doing fun things and also doing work. You try to learn from them. You show interest in what they are saying and doing. You try to be pleasant and cheerful. You do not tell anyone outside the family about how much money anyone in the family has. You do not tell anyone outside the family things that may embarrass a family member such as their age or weight. You try to think of things that will help other family members when they are not feeling very well—keeping voices very soft and trying to get along with brothers and sisters, especially. Be obedient and do what you are told, when you are told, and in the proper manner. Honor your father and mother by doing your best for God. Honor your father and mother by talking in a nice voice to them. Honor your father and mother by being obedient to them. Try to solve problems without hurting anyone. F puzzle Make puzzles out of fish shapes or footprints with the F on the left side and the f on the right side. Cut like jigsaw puzzle pieces.

Footprint Fun Make footprints by tracing the child's shoe on construction paper or cardboard. Cut out the shapes and print “Ff ” on them. Arrange them to go to a particular place (to the bathroom to floss teeth or to the fridge to fetch some particular food.)  Have the child(ren) follow the fun footprints. Another footprint fun activity is to make footprints in the snow in a particular pattern and have child(ren) follow the footprints.

Other fun F things to do Make a Family and Friends book (with pictures and names of family members and friends.) Float like feathers to soft music. Fold fabric squares for use as napkins or as fans. Play flutes or rubber band fiddles. Count five fingers on each hand. Give each other a high five and count by five's each time you clap hands until you get to fifty-five. Foraging through a field to find fun things. Float a flotilla in the bathtub. (Play boats, plastic containers, nut shells, boats shaped out of aluminum foil, etc, can be used.) Make fountains using forks under the faucet when doing the dishes. Make fingerpaint. Use ½ cup of cornstarch dissolved in 4 cups of water. Boil in a pot until mixture thickens. Cool and pour into containers (such as gravy jars or baby food jars.) Add food coloring. Stir until evenly mixed. Cover with a lid. Stir each time before use. Demonstrate friendly touches on a teddy bear.

Fabric painting Use different textures of fabrics such as corduroy, zippers, eyelet, lace. Have child dip fabricsinto paint and squeeze out excess paint. Have child press fabric on construction paper to show a print. The fabric could also be in different shapes. Optional: do fabric tye-dying.

Fashions through the ages Get books or magazines that show different fashions throughout the ages. Remind them of what Our Lady of Fatima said in 1917 concerning fashions that were to come and how they would offend God. It is most important to dress modestly.

F Foods (Fresh fruit) Have child(ren) make funny fruit faces from banana, apple, peach, pear, and plum slices; strawberries, cherries, blueberries, or raspberries. Figs, farina, flapjacks, flowerpot dessert, fruit flowers, fruity fluff, fritters, fajitas, fishsticks, fast food, finger foods, filberts, filet mignon, fish fillets, etc.

Pictures of: frog, firefighter, fan, feather, feet, fish, flag, fork, figs.

Scents: Fennel Fenugreek Figs

F Sounds fizz

Other Words that begin with F fabric	fabulous	face	fact	factory		faded Fahrenheit	fail	faint	fair	fairground	faith	fake falcon		fajita	fall	fame	familiar	family famous	fan	fancy	fantastic	far	fare	farm farina	farrier	farsighted	fashion	fast	fast-food fat	father	father-in-law	fathom		fatigue	  faucet  fault	fauna	favor	favorite	fax	fear	fearless feasible	feast	feat	feather		feature  February federal		fedora	  fee	feed	feel	feet	feldspar felicity		feline	fell	fellow	felt	female	  femur  fence	fencing  fender	fennel	fern	ferret	ferry ferryboat	fertilize(r)	fervor	festal	festival festivity fetch 	fetter	feud	fever	few	fiancé – (man) fiancée—(woman)	fiat	fiber	fiberfill	fiberglass fiber optics	fiction	fiddle	field	 fierce	fiery	fife fifteen fifth	fifth wheel	fifty	fig	fight	figure	filament filbert	file	filet mignon	filigree	Filipino	fill fillet	film	filter	filth	fin	final	finance	finch find	fine	finesse		finger	finger bowl	fingernail fingerprint	fingertip	finicky		finish	fir	 fire firecracker	fire engine	fire escape	firefighter	 firefly	fireplace	fire hydrant	fireproof	fire station fire truck	firm	first	first aid	firstborn first class first lady	fish	fishbowl	fish-and-chips	 fisherman	fishhook	fishtail		fissure	      fist	 fit five	fix	fixture		fizz	flag	flagpole	 flake flamboyant	flamingo	flammable	flannel	       flap flapjack	flare	flash	flash card	flashlight	flask flat	flatfish		flatware	flax	flea	flea market fleck	fleet	fleece flesh	flew	flexible	flick	flight flint	flip	flipper    float	  flock	  flood	  floor	flop    floppy disk	florist	floss	flotilla	 flour	flow	flower flowerpot	fluorescence	fluff	fluid	fluoride	flute flutist	flutter	fly	flying squirrel	foal	foam	focus  fodder   fog	foghorn	foil	folder	folk	follow  fond food	foot	footprint	forage	 force   forearm  forecast   forefathers	foreign	foresee   forest   forest ranger  forever	forge	forget	forgive    forget-me-not flowers  fork	forklift	  form	formula	fort	forty	forty-four forty-five	forward	fossil	fossil fuel	foster father found	foundation	foundry	fountain	four four-o'clock flowers	fowl	fox	foxglove flowers	foyer fraction	fragile		frame	free	freedom freeze freight	  freighter	frequent	fresco	fresh	freshman  friar	friction	friend	frill	fringe	fritters	 frog  front frontier	frost	frozen	frugal	fruit	fuchsia  fudge fuel	fulcrum	full	fun	function	furniture furrow	 further 	furthest	fuse  fuss	fuselage futon	future		fuzz	fuzzy	flier   	flying fish

Make a free-standing fountain.

For he's a fabulous fellow For he's a funny fellow

Talk about occupations that begin with F florist firefighter flutist fisherman forest ranger forklift driver

The Letter Gg
Letter G Box garden	goggles	glasses	glass	gate giraffe		grater		globe	gloves	    glue    goose gorilla		gourd	 	golf ball	grapes		grass

Gravel G Have child pick out gravel stones. Have them form a G with them. Other activity—have child help put gravel back onto driveway or in flower garden.

Collage of G Words and Pictures Have child cut out pictures in magazines or advertisements that begin with G. Have child arrange pictures on posterboard or cardboard and glue them in place. Put names under them.

Garbage bags Show child how to tie up garbage bag and pull it out of garbage can. Show the child where the garbage bags are kept. Have the child place a new garbage bag in the garbage can.

Little Green Garden Plant a garden in a shoe box or planter.

Making Green Goop 8 oz. Whipped topping 3.4oz. package of pistachio pudding 20 oz. can crushed pineapple (drained) 8 oz. can of mandarin oranges (drained) 8 oz. miniature marshmallow Mix whipped topping and pudding together until well blended. Add crushed pineapple and mandarin oranges. Mix in marshmallows. Cover and refrigerate mixture for at least one hour.

Making the Color Green Put a ball of yellow dough and a ball of blue dough in a plastic bag. Have the child mix it until it turns green. Other activities—Have child mix yellow and blue paint together to make green. Do this with finger paint and with water colors. Have child add yellow food coloring to water in a bottle. Have child add blue food coloring to water in another bottle. Put one bottle in front of the other bottle and see if the color of light is green. After this, the two may be mixed to form green.

G Good Things to Do Grin Gallop Glide Learn about grasshoppers. Catch grasshoppers and observe them. Let them go before the end of the day. Measure how far they jump. Do a long jump like grasshoppers. Design a garden. Plant a garden.

Getting to Know You, Getting to Know All About You! Have children answer questions about their favorite things such as color, food, toy, story, place to visit, etc. What makes the child happy? For what is the child thankful?

Group Sculpture Have children make group sculpture out of boxes, masking or duct tape, paint, markers, etc. Make it of something useful—an animal, train, truck, etc. Measure with yard sticks or measuring tape to see how tall, how long and how wide it is. See how many boxes it took to make.

Gas Station Set up a gas station with cardboard boxes as gas pumps, with hoses attached. Set up squirt bottles and rags or paper towels for washing bikes, cars, etc. Play mechanic with a tool set. Play cashier with a box for the register. Have others play customers. Have snacks and drinks to buy, also.

Colors that Begin with G Green, gold, gray Scents of G grass garlic gumdrops The G Song (sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)

When I look around I see Lots of things that begin with G. Green beans in the garden growing Green grass on the lawn needs mowing. When you look around you see, Things like grins that begin with G.

Snacks that Begin with G Grapes, green bell peppers, grape juice, green beans, green peas, gingerbread cookies

Pictures of G Things Goat, garbage collector, gate, glove, goose, gorilla, grapes, grass, grasshopper,

Guess What Occurred Next? Show pictures of a sequence that child would know and ask child to guess what occurred next.

Going on a G Picnic Pack G foods.

The Green Grass Grew All Around Go With the Flow Water table activity with different funnels, baster, cops, sieves, pitchers, siphon hoses, and pumps. Have child experiment with the flow of water using different containers.

The Letter Hh
H Box hammer	hippopotamus	handkerchief		holly handle	honey		hanger	hoop	harmonica horn	hat	horse	hose	hay	heart	hot dog helicopter house 	hen	horseshoe	heels	happy

Book of H Decorate the letter H with Hearts. Put in pictures beginning with H.

Jump Hurdles Heart Puzzle with H and h on different sides of the puzzle. Jump I and out of a hula hoop or walk the circle on the floor instead of the line.

H Activities Play horns and harmonicas. Wear hats. Hunt for thing that begin with H around the room. Are any of them hidden? Go on a hike. Listen to your heartbeat with a stethoscope. Talk about the colors of your hair. Examine and see what colors there are. Fly around like helicopters. Find out how they fly. What do the controls look like. Give more hugs to parents. Make a book about Happiness—for what I am thankful.

H Snacks Hamburgers with happy faces. Ask children before they eat, “Are you hungry? Are you hungry, brother ________, brother_______? We are having hamburgers, We are having hamburgers, with happy faces, with happy faces.”

Substitute “sister________, sister _________” for girls.

Guess Who Am I? I eat a lot of grass and vegetables every day. I am very big, my skin is brownish gray. I like to swim in the cool water all day. Who am I? (hippo)

I like to gallop around the pen. I eat hay and oats. I swish my tail gracefully. Who am I? (horse)

I fly in the air with the greatest of ease. I am much bigger than the biggest of bees. I make a noise louder like a huge swarm of bees. Who am I? (helicopter)

Pictures of H things hippopotamus	house painter	hamburger	hat heart	helicopter	horse	horn	house

The Letter Ii
I Box ice cream container		infant		ink	insects	    ice cube tray		ice skates	iris	iron	icicle iron	igloo	ironing board	iguana	island Indian	ivy

I Book Make a book with different insects. Make an inkblot book. Make a book with I words and pictures. Make the pages igloo or ice cream cone shapes.

Make ice cream.

Ii is for In Have child --Put the ice skates in a box. --Put ice cream container in a bag. --Put ice cube tray in freezer. --Put the iron in the closet.

Ii Igloo puzzle Make an Ii igloo puzzle to separate in the middle.

I is for Inches? Give child a ruler or yardstick and measure different things around the house: the length of the iron, the length of the ice skates, the length of the ice cream container, the length of the ice cube tray, etc. Which item is the longest? Measure the height of the child and put it on paper or IN the attic on a wall. Write the date beside it and the child's name. Occasionally, mark their height at later dates, recording the date and the child's name. It is fun to see how they grow.

More Ii Activities Crawl like inchworms through the obstacle course. Make fruit flavored ice cubes and regular ice cubes. See which melts the fastest. Make illustrations for the Ii Book. Iron clothes with an iron. Make butterfly pictures with crayon shavings placed on a square piece of wax paper. Fold it in half. Iron it for a few seconds. Let it cool for a few seconds. Open it up and see the butterfly. Play musical instruments. Practice introducing yourself and another person. Make green insect gelatin. Make ice cream in a bag, in coffee cans, or in an ice cream machine. Invent something new. Plant ivy or water a plant of it. Learn how to care for it. Look at different types of ivy in a garden store. Make an igloo if there is snow outside. (If not, make one out of boxes—can you stack them properly?)

What am I? I look like a lizard—big, ugly, and gray. I like to sit on a rock in the hot sun all day. Who am I? (iguana)

I like to think of things that are new. I like to make machines to help you. Who am I? (inventor)

Ii Words and Pictures iguana, inventor, ice cream cone, icicle, ice skates, igloo, ink, iron, insect, island.

Scents of Ii Iris—does it have a smell? Do certain types have a scent?

The Letter Jj
Jj Box—can be shaped like a jeep or jet jacket		Jell-O		jelly	jellybeans	jet	jam jack-in-the-box	jar	jewels	 jeans	   juice		jeep jump rope	jigsaw puzzle  joke book

Jj Book Make a J on the front studded with jewels. Shape piages like jewels, jars, or jeeps.

Just Like Me Cut out pictures of people in advertisements or magazines. Have child tell you if each picture is like them in some way—same hair color, boy, girl, wears glasses, has freckles, has the same shirt, lives in the city or on a farm, lives with Grandma, etc.

Jump the Creek Make a large J on the floor with short, empty boxes (cereal boxes work well for this.) Have children jump back and forth over the creek. Can they jump if the creek gets wider?

Juice Judge Have different types of juice and the child be the taste tester and judge which one he/she likes the best. Have a form and record their comments.

Jellybeans or (jewels) in Jars Sort J items into different jars. Pick them up with specially coated tongs with rubber grips.

Junkyard jeep repair Collect all broken toy vehicles. Have child help determine what parts can be used to make other vehicles operational. See what vehicles can be repaired with junk parts.

Jj Activities Tell jokes. Jogging. Jumping. Jumping jacks. Play “Jack be Nimble” and jump over a candlestick or objects of varying heights. Jump rope. Make jigsaw puzzles. Pretend to ride a horse and be a jockey. Read a book about jockeys. Make jam. See where the jack is in the car. Have Dad give a demonstration of how it works. Look at different types of jacks for cars and how they work. What Am I? I have black spots and my coat is yellow. I live in the forest. I am a fast fellow. Who am I? (a jaguar)

I sweep the floors. I mop every hall. I take out the trash—I get it all. I wash the windows, short and tall. Who am I? (janitor)

Jj pictures and Words jaguar, janitor, jack-in-the-box, jacks, jar, jeans jellybeans, jeep, jump rope.

Jj Scents jasmine

The Letter Kk
Kk Kettle kaleidoscope		king	kangaroo	kitchen	key ketchup	kite	kitten	kiwi fruit	kimono koala		kidney beans

Forming Kk with clay Have child roll out clay into snake-like coil. Have child form K an dk. Have child trace over the letters with fingers--in the direction used to print them. Have them press down the clay to make it flatter in the direction used to print the letters. Have child repeat the pressing steep until the clay is flattened as evenly as possible.

Kk Kite puzzle Make a kite puzzle with K and k each printed 2 times in the four sections of the kite. Have child take it apart and put it together.

Make a Key Chain Put old keys on a ring for child to look at different types of keys.

Make a Kk Book Make a book with different pictures and words tha t begin with the letter K. Make the pages in the shape of a kite, key, kaleidoscope, bottle of ketchup—whatever the child likes most.

Kk Ball Stand in a circle and think of K words. Whomever has the ball, gently kicks it to the person that thinks of a K word.

K is for King of Kings Get pictures of Jesus crowned as King of Kings. Have pictures of other earthly kings. Talk about what it means to be a king. Talk about how important it is that Jesus is the King of Kings, and what that means.

K is for Kangaroo Have a large picture of a kangaroo. Sew a pouch on the front of the kangaroo. Put pictures of K words in it that match the K words in the book made about K words.

What Am I? On windy days I am seen up in the sky. Sometimes I am low, sometimes I am high. I like to swoop and swirl, and sail. Hold me with a string. I wear a tail. Who am I? (a kite)

I am a man that wears a beautiful jeweled crown. I am powerful in my country in every village and town. Who am I? (a king)

I am a piece of metal that can unlock doors. I open homes, banks, restaurants, and stores. What am I? (a key)

I am small, soft, furry, and cuddly too. I like to purr and say “Meow” to you. Who am I? (a kitten)

I usually live in Australia, but also in the zoo. I jump around a lot using my long, strong tail too. I have a pouch to hold my baby who plays peek-a-boo. Sometimes he hops out of my pouch so he can jump too. Who am I? (a kangaroo)

Kabobs Make fruit kabobs with children using plastic knives to cut slices of bananas, nectarines, kiwi fruit, strawberries, and grapes (if large enough). Kumquats can also be used. They can cut up slices of pineapple slices, also. Have child also put them on wooden skewer.

K Activities Go fly a kite. Look into a kaleidoscope. Talk about what it takes to be a good king—study many subjects to gain knowledge, live a holy life, be compassionate, but just. Pet a kitten. Work in the kitchen making meals and doing dishes. Make foods that taste good with ketchup. Practice karate exercises. Blow kisses to Mom and Dad. Practice jumping like a kangaroo.

Kk Words and Pictures kangaroo, karate instructor, ketchup, key, kitten, koala, kettle, king, kite

The Letter Ll
Ll Laundry basket lace	letter	ladder		lettuce		lamp	lid	lock ladle	ladybug	lime	lion	lamb	lamp	lantern lizard	lobster	leaf	leash	locket	lemon	log

Lace an L Make a large L out of cardboard. Punch holes along the side. Have child lace shoe laces through holes. This can also be done with posterboard and yarn (taped on the edges to provide a stiff end to go through the hole) or macramé yarn.

There are Leaves in the Trees Sung to “If You're Happy and You Know It” There are leaves in the trees. Do you see? Many just fell down to your knees. Now many are on your toe, That means soon it will snow. Fall is when the leaves fall off the trees.

L Activities Rake leaves. Roar like a lion. Sort Laundry, wash, put it into the dryer or hang it on a clothesline, fold it, and put it away. Make one or more mazes out of upper and lower case L's. Form a line and march lifting left leg and left arm, then right leg and right arm. Play litter removal and pick up what is littering the house and put it away. Learn how to match lids to containers and put lids on securely. Send a love letter to grandparents or other loved ones letting them know you are learning the letter L.

What Am I? My bulb can get very bright. The switch on the wall turns on my __ __ __ __ __. (light)

Out in the jungle I am number One. I spend my day basking in the sun. I really like to roar, My feet—I have four. Do you know what I am? It begins with “l”?

I help each child find a special book. I help them if they do not know where to look. I put away books—that makes me strong. We whisper quietly all day long. What am I? (a librarian)

L Lunch Have child(ren) wash two or more different types of lettuce leaves. Serve them and have the child(ren) cut them into bite size pieces with a plastic knife or by tearing gently. Have child(ren) make a lemon vinaigrette dressing with lemon juice and vegetable oil and salt or other spices. Serve lemonade with a wagon wheel slice of lemon on the side of the glass. Serve key lime pie or lime custard or gelatin.

Scents Lavender Lemon lime

Colors Lavender lapis lazuli lemon lime

Pictures and words beginning with L lion, librarian,ladder, ladybug, lamb, lamp, lemon, lion, lobster, log

The Letter Mm
M Mailbox macaroni	magazine	magnet	magnifying glass mailbox	map		motorcycle	moon	mop maraca	mouse		mask		muffin tin music box	milk carton	mirror macaroni penguins

Study about macaroni penguins. The name (found in the song, Yankee Doodle) refers to a flamboyant style in the 1700's labeled maccaroni or macaroni. It referred to a person who wore excessive ornamentation (a feather in a cap.) This term is not related to pasta macaroni.

Macaroni Look at different types of macaroni. Cook and taste test them.

M Activities Make moon cookies. Play mail carrier. Make a mobile with pictures of M words. Explore magnets and what they are attracted to and when they repel each other. Look at different pictures of different mountains. Find them on a map. Have children draw mountains. Match mittens. Make a mitten shaped book about m things. Do marblw painting. Listen to music boxes. Talk through a megaphone. Construct them ourt of different materials. Do they work differently? Mop the floor. Look at mold in refrigerator. Look at it with a microscope. Set up an infinity mirror. Explore different mirrors—convex, concave, wavy, at angles, on cars and trucks. Use magnifying glasses to discover minute details about different things. Put on a Sousa march and practice marching. Make a card and mail it to someone. Go to the zoo to watch the monkeys. Make marbled paper. Mail a letter or card made out of it to someone. Address it to: Mr. Mrs.                                              Miss Master

Snacks—Munch on a M-m-m-m good meal! Make mudpies or eat moonpies. Melons, meat, mangoes and milk. Have children spread margarine on toast and put mulberry jam on it.

Pictures monkey, mail carrier, mailbox, map, marbles, mittens, moon, mountain, mouse

The Letter Nn
Newspaper nest fill it with: napkins	necklace	nickel	 nail	nightgown necktie	noodles	nest	numbers	net nutcracker	newspaper	nuts	noodles

Naming N's I am something you use on your lap when you eat. It can be used to wipe extra food off your lips. What am I? (napkin)

I am small and brown and have a hard shell. What am I? (nut)

Noticing N's in Newsprint Give child a marker and advertisement. Have them circle the Nn's they find. Can you count the number of Nn's you found?

Make a book with nut shapes, necktie or napkin shapes.Fold napkins into different shapes. Make a necessary or useful item out of wood and nails. Find nice nursery rhymes. Form N's with pencils, popsicle sticks, straws, or dowels. Cook noodles. Crack open nuts with a nutcracker. Look at different nest pictures and talk about the kinds of animals that make them and where you might notice one. Go for a nature walk. Walk around the neighborhood and notice if there are nests or look for things that begin with N. Fold newspapers into different shapes.

Nice Nibbles Noodles with different toppings, nuts, and nachos.

Form food into a night owl.

Pictures night owl, nurse,nail, necklace, necktie, needle, nest, net, newspaper, nuts

The Letter Oo
Oatmeal Box oar	oatmeal	octopus	ostrich		otter	oval oil	oven	olives	overalls	owl	onion	owl	ox orange 	ox	oyster shell	ornament O-shaped cereal 	orange juice

Print different sized o's on a paper

Cut oranges in half. Make wagon wheel O's out of them. Put them on the side of orange juice for a snack. Talk about the shape being like that of an O.

On and Off Teach what it means to be “on” or “off.” Your shoe is on. Your shoe is off. Your foot is on the carpet. Your foot is off the carpet. The food is on the plate. The food is off the plate. The light is on. The light is off. Turn the water on. Turn the water off. The fan is on. The fan is off.

Oh, what an Office! Set up an office with phone, desk, paper, pens, pencils, junk mail, sorting bins for mail, rubber stamps, etc. Show children what people in offices do. Let them practice working in an office. Go visit an office to see what people do there.

Make an obstacle course in the shape of an O or use round O-shaped boxes to crawl through. More activities with O Put out orange towels and wear orange. Practice cutting ovals and make a book with the shapes. Listen to an orchestra playing music or an opera. Paint a picture of an ocean. Add octopus and oysters to it. Practice owl sounds. Bake food in the oven with parnetal supervision.

Oh, how optional meal! olives, something baked or fried in oil, oranges, orange juice, oatmeal, have ostrich burgers Look to find pictures of how octopus is served.

Pictures octopus, optometrist, oar, onion, orange, ostrich, overalls, owl, oyster,

Oats, peas beans and barley grow, Oats, peas, beans and barley grow, Can you or I or anyone know Why oats, peas, beans and barley grow? First the farmer sows his seed, Stands erect and takes his ease, Stamps his foot and claps his hands, And turns around to view his lands. (Repeat First Verse) Next the farmer waters the seed, Stands erect and takes his ease, Stamps his food and claps his hands, And turns around to view his lands. (Repeat First Verse) Next the farmer hoes the weeds, Stands erect and takes his ease, Stamps his foot and claps his hands And turns around to view his land. (Repeat First Verse) (Repeat First Verse) Last the farmer harvests his seed, Stands erect and takes his ease, Stamps his foot and claps his hands And turns around to view his land.

The Letter Pp
A Pot of P's pail	pie pan	paintbrush	pig	pajamas	pan pillow		pine cone	pancake	paper	parachute parrot	paste	peanut butter	peanuts	pear	pen pencil penny	pizza	placemat	plate	pocket	 popcorn  postcard potato	 pumpkin	puppet		puppy		pasta pillowcase poodle		polar bear	parade		pigeons 	pool parakeet	penguin	peanuts	popcorn	piano panda

Pig Pp puzzle Make a pig puzzle with P and p on different sides of the puzzle.

Pillowcase puzzle Have children identify all the things in the Pot of P's. Have children place them one by one into the pillowcase. Have each child pull out one thing, but before seeing it tell what it is.

Pizza Party-a-Plenty Serve pizza made with mozzarella cheese. Make potato pancakes. Make sweet potato and pumpkin pies and see which one is more delicious. Drink purple juice. Eat pears, plums, french fried potatoes, peanuts, popcorn

Puppet parade Make puppets with pictures on stiff paper or cardboard glued to popsicle sticks or make hand puppets our of socks or gloves.

Make the letters P and p out of playdough. Play peek-a-boo, Try to say “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.” Pop popcorn. Imitate the sound. Practice pouring popcorn using 2 small pitchers. Begin to learn to play the piano. Count pennies. Put them in a change purse. Match pairs of socks, buttons, etc. Go to the post office to mail a postcard to someone. Weigh and compare the size of area it takes for one pound of popcorn, one pound of potatoes, and one pound of peanuts. Try weighing other p things—popsicle sticks,puppets, papers,etc. Form p's with pipe cleaners. Make a proto-type of a car, etc.

Pictures pig, police officer, parachute, parrot, peacock, peanut, penguin, pig, pineapple, pizza,

The Letter Qq
Quaker Oats Box quail	quarter		queen		question mark	quill quilt	q-tips

Make quarter rubbings. Make a small quilt using quilt squares divided into quarters and decorated. Use feathers with diluted food coloring water to practice using quills. Do quilling with paper made into small spirals and glued in place to make a picture. Explain what it means to quiver. Look at pictures of the Queen of Heaven. If possible, make a book with them. Look at quarters, quills, and q-tips with a magnifying glass. Cut foods into quarters (fruit and sandwiches). Look up quails. Color a picture of them. Look at quilt books and patterns. Which is your favorite? Make an ABC quilt. Paint a picture using Q-tips instead of paint brushes. Have children ask a question.

Questions about Q things Who is the lady with the crown on her head? (queen) What is the thing mad of material that covers a bed? (quilt) What is the name of those things I like to ask? (question) What is the animal that goes quack, quack, quack? (duck) What is worth 25 cents? (quarter) When a feather is used with ink, what is it called? (quill)

Quite the Questionable Quick foods! Make a quiche or a quick bread. Nino's has a special cheese that begins with Q. Ask questions about the food you are eating. --what is it made from? --where did it come from—a particular state or country? --where do you find it in a store—dairy, meat, produce, bakery, frozen foods?

Pictures quail, quilter, q-tips, quail, question mark, quiche, quarter, queen, quill, quilt

The Letter Rr
The R Rug Place the items that begin with R on a rug. rabbit	radio	ring	raft	rag	rain coat	rainbow raisins	rake	rattle	reindeer	ribbon	robot	rock rocket roller skates	rolling pin	rooster		rope	rug	ruler rickrack	raindrops	railroad

Make a book with different ribbons. Design a robot out of a paper bag or box(es). Make rectangles of differing sizes. Have children put them together in patterns or to make a picture. Make a rabbit puzzle with an R and r on each side. Go rock hunting and match different types of rocks with each other. Put out red towels and wear red. Recite rhymes. Sing a round of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” Listen to the radio. Exercise on the floor by rolling to one side of the room and then to another like a rolling pin or jumping like a rabbit. Make up rhymes or find rhyming words. March with rhythm instruments. Make a book of riddles. Look at a railroad. Talk about railroad safety. Smell roses. Eat rose hips. Talk about the benefits of rose hips. Practice being a rocket scientist and blast off some rockets.

R foods Make rice pudding. Eat rice cakes or puffed rice cereal. Make rice. Eat rainbow bread or color bread with a small amount of food coloring and milk in a bowl. Use new paintbrushes to paint a rainbow on bread.

Pictures rooster, railroad engineer, raccoon, rainbow, rake, rhinoceros, ring, robot, rocket,

The Letter Ss
Ss Suitcase sack	sailboat	sand	sandpaper	scale	scarf scissors	seashell	seeds	shirt	shoe	sled snake soap	sock	spider	sponge		spoon	stamps		star string	suitcase

Form letters on a tray of sand or in a sandbox. Form letters in salt. Make S and s in a tray of salt. Form the letter S and s on a chalkboard with a sponge. Make sock puppets. Show samples of Styrofoam to children. (peanuts, cups, plates, packaging material, insulating material—take a field trip to see these.) Make a sand jar with different color sands making ground and sky. Make a Mystery bag out of a sock. Have children reach into sock and see if they can identify the item in the sock. For very young children (2-3 year olds) have only one item in the sock. Make sand castles at the beach.

Make a Savory Stew. Make stone soup.

By mbog. Stand in a circle. Stoop down low. Reach for the sky. Touch a toe. Stamp your feet. Sway and swing. Stretch your arms. A song do sing.

Pictures seal, singer, sailboat, sandwich, scissors, seal, sheep, shoes, skunk, star

The Letter Tt
Make a train out of boxes for the display box for Tt tablecloth	tambourine	tape	teapot	teddy bear	telephone	television	tennis racket	ticket	tiger	toothbrush	top	tractor	train	tray	tree	triangle	tricycle	truck	T-shirt		turtle toothbrush	tulips	tissue	tongue depressor	timer turkey		tea bag Form the letter T with your fingers. Make some fruit tea. Look at trains. Learn to talk on the telephone. Paint with toothbrushes. Clean around faucets with toothbrushes. Touch different textures of materials with eyes open and closed. Play on a teeter totter. Make a terrarium. Talk into a tape recorder and send the message to those you love. Walk on your tiptoes.

Teddy bear, teddy bear turn around	. Touch the ground stand up tall. Take a bow. Touch your nose. Tap your toes. Have High tea time. Who am I? Who wears a shell upon his back? Who walks so very slow? But if you put him in the water, watch how fast he can go. (turtle)

Pictures Turtle, teacher, tambourine, telephone, tiger, toothbrush, train, tree, tricycle,

The Letter Uu
Uu Box Ukulele umbrella umpire undershirt unicycle uniform

Look at different types of uniforms—police, firefighter, nurse, doctor, gardener, mechanic, etc. Make an umbrella mobile. Throw a ball underhand. Talk about ushers at church and what they do. (Help find seats for people, help in emergencies, keep aisles clear, collect envelopes with donations for the church.) Make an undersea picture. Walk upstairs. Talk about uncles and aunts. Listen to the story The Ugly Duckling. Play a ukulele. Learn how to open and close an umbrella. Learn the proper place to put it when you go to church.

Snacks Pineapple Upside down Cake Make Upside-Down Sundaes—in a clear cup put nuts in the bottom, add a layer of strawberry syrup (or strawberry jam or strawberries), and add a few spoonfuls of strawberry (or other flavor) yogurt. Put in freezer until frozen.

Talk about up and under. --What is under the bed? --Do you keep your feet under the table when you eat? --Look up in the sky. Do you see the airplane up there? --Look up a word in the dictionary. --Did you see that hot air balloon go up, up, and away? --Get under the umbrella so you do not get wet in the rain.

Pictures ukulele, umbrella, umpire, undershirt, uniform, unicycle

The Letter Vv
Very Big box For Vv vacuum cleaner valentine candy box van		vulture vase Velcro velvet vest vine vinegar violets violin volleyball

Plant violets and learn how to grow them and care for them. Learn how to sign V. Take a vote on whether you like violets to grow, eat, smell, or just look at. Make a vest of very soft velvet. Vacuum the carpet. Watch an educational videotape on volcanos. Try on a hat with a visor. Talk about what foods have which vitamins. Play volleyball with a balloon for exercise. Count how many vans you see when you go to the store. Visit a veterinarian. Send a valentine card to someone. Plan the next family vacation. Talk about the last one. Make a book about your family vacations.

Sensory Feel textures of velvet, velour, and Velcro. Taste a new vegetable. Listen to violin and/or viola music. Can you tell the difference? Sniff cotton balls with the scents of violet, vinegar, and vanilla. Learn to shop for vegetables. Learn where to store them in refrigerator or cupboard. Learn to wash the vegetables. Learn to cut vegetables for veggie tray.

Make a volcano with a little cup. Add red food coloring to some vinegar. Add baking soda. If you mound up playdough around it, it will look like a lava flow.

Snacks Vegetable tray soup with violets for garnish fruit salad with violets for garnish

I take care of animals when they get sick or need an operation. Who am I? (veterinarian)

Pictures vulture, veterinarian, vacuum, valentine, van, vase, vest, violets, violin, volleyball

The Letter Ww
A Wagon of Ww things wagon		wallet		wallpaper	walnut		wood washcloth	wastebasket	watch	watermelon	whale waxed paper	wheel	 whisk broom	 windmill	window wishbone	wallabies walrus	woodpecker	waffles

Go for wagon rides. Watch for books you like to read—then read one. Talk about wallets and what you keep in them. Have children practice using wallets with different type clasps and closures. (Velcro, snaps, etc.) Talk about wood. Point out objects made with wood. Dust and polish wood with cloth and polish. Talk about different weights of wood. Go to a store that has various woods to see how it can be bought. Feel wood pieces and compare them to plastic and metal pieces of about the same size. Play with wood blocks. Take a walk. Name the objects you see that are white. Dress in western clothes like cowboys and cowgirls. Weave a potholder. Study the weather. From what direction are the clouds coming? What direction is the wind blowing? Is it wet? Is it warm? Talk in a whisper. Learn about wheelchairs. How can you help someone in a wheelchair? (Open doors before they get to them. Smile at them and be friendly.) Wash walls and windows.

Ww Foods Waffles, watermelon, walnuts, pasta wheels, orange wheels. Decorate waxed paper for placemat. Have children practice being waiters and waitresses.

Talk about different whales and where they live. Talk about different kinds of wheels and what they are used for.

I am very big. I like to swim. I have a blowhole in the top of my head. Who am I? (whale)

I use my paper and pencils and pens. I produce stories and songs. Who am I? (a writer)

Pictures whale, writer, wagon, watch, watermelon, whale, wheel, whistle, windmill, worm