First Name
Song "Hello, My Name is Joe" and spelling child's name
Instructions
- Gather alphabet stickers or use a set of alphabet stamps
- Together select the stickers/stamps needed for child’s name
- Encourage child to independently place stickers on paper to make child’s name
- Count the number of letters in child's name
- Use upper case and lower case letters if possible, using a capital letter for first letter but many alphabet stickers come in just upper or lower case sheets
- Listen to song “Hello, My Name is Joe”
Simplify
Write child's name on a piece of paper and let child place the correct alphabet stickers or stamps under the name.
Extend
Make with the stickers other family names - Dad, Mom, sister's name, grandma, etc.
Materials
- Song “Hello, My Name is Joe”
- alphabet stickers or alphabet stamps
- piece of paper
Activity Resources
Curriculum Plan Resources
Skills Focus
- Shape - Star
- Color - Violet
- Number - Review
- Alphabet Letters - S, V
- Senses - Touch
- Character Trait - Respect
- Target Words - Hot, Soft, Above, Below
Monthly Proverb
Scottish-He that is wise can make a friend of a foe
Did You Know?
"The foundations of social competence that are developed in the first five years are linked to emotional well-being and affect a child’s later ability to functionally adapt in school and to form successful relationships throughout life." National Scientific Council on the Developing Child
Books to Read
"The Monster At The End of This Book"
by Jon Stone (Activity 13)
"Beach Ball"
by Peter Sis (Activity 7)
"Mouse Paint"
by Ellen Stoll Walsch (Activity 8)
Music Playlist
"A - You’re Adorable"
by Perry Como Album The Very Best of Perry Como (Pop)(Activity 4)
"Hello, My Name is Joe"
by Ellen and Peter Allard Album Sing It! Say It! Sway It! Vol. 2 (Children) (Activity 1)
"Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"
by Ella Jenkins Album Early Early Childhood Songs (Children) (Activity 3)
Monthly Materials List
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Fingerplay / Poems / Songs
Nursery Rhyme
(Activity 26 Month 7)
Star light, Star bright
Star light, Star bright
I wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight