First Name
Read "AlphaBugs: A Pop Up Alphabet Book" and find the letters in a child’s name
Instructions
- Read the book “ AlphaBugs: A Pop Up Alphabet Book” by David Carter or Read/Listen here
- Have an alphabet chart showing both lower and upper case letters
- Say one letter in the child’s name and let him point to that letter with his finger on the alphabet chart. Repeat with remaining letters in child’s name
- Listen to this video on spelling your name
* Make your own alphabet chart with a piece of paper and marker if you don't already have one!
Simplify
If a child doesn't recognize the letters in his name, have the child place a hand on top of an adult's hand and together touch the letters in his name on the alphabet chart while the letter is said aloud.
Extend
Using the book, “ AlphaBugs: A Pop Up Alphabet Book” by David Carter, look for the letters in child's name or you may use any favorite book
QUESTIONS FOR CHILD
If you could trade names with a friend, who would it be and why?
If you could name a pet, what would the name be and what type of pet?
Materials
- Book “ AlphaBugs: A Pop Up Alphabet Book” by David Carter or Read/Listen here (use full screen and pause as needed)
- alphabet chart/placemat
Activity Resources
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Curriculum Plan Resources
Skills Focus
- Shape - Rectangle
- Color - Orange
- Number - 1-4 Review
- Alphabet - O, U
- Senses - Sight
- Character Trait - Responsibility
- Target Words - Under, Up, Down, Tall
Monthly Proverb
Yiddish- If each person sweeps in front of his own door the whole street is clean
Did You Know?
"The brain builds itself in response to the child’s experiences. Brain circuits that the child uses in daily life are strengthened. Those that the child doesn’t use fade away. "
National Research Council From Neurons to Neighborhoods, 2000
Books to Read
"AlphaBugs: A Pop Up Alphabet Book"
by David Carter (Activity 1)
"Deep In The Swamp"
by Donna Bateman (Activity 22)
"Head to Toe"
by E. Carle (Activity 10)
"AlphaBugs: A Pop Up Alphabet Book". VIDEO
by David Carter (Activity 1)
"Head to Toe". VIDEO
by Eric Carle (Activity 10)
"Deep in The Swamp". VIDEO
by Donna Bateman (Activity 22)
Music Playlist
"When The Saints Go Marching In"
by Pete Fountain, Album: Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? (Jazz) (Activity 2)
"Go, Flush, Wash, Dry"
by Martin Kerr, Album: Favorite Songs from the Family Learning House (Children) (Activity 24)
"The Noble Duke of York"
by Susan McRae, Album: Barney’s Song Book - 16 Favourites for Kids (Children) (Activity 15)
"When The Saints Go Marching In" VIDEO
by Pete Fountain (Activity 2)
"The Noble Duke of York" VIDEO
by Barney's Magical Musical Adventure (Activity 15)
"Go, Flush, Wash, Dry" VIDEO
by Martin Kerr, Album: Favorite Songs from the Family Learning House (Children) (Activity 24)
Monthly Materials List
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Fingerplay / Poems / Songs
Sing/Say The Alphabet
(Activity 26 Month 5)
ABCDEFG HIJKLMNOP QRSTUV WXYZ
Now I’ve said my ABC’s, Next time won't you sing with me.