Star

Making star-shaped sandwiches

Instructions

Together make a favorite bread sandwich letting a child touch the ingredients and put the sandwich together (cheese, turkey, lettuce, tomato, mustard, etc.)
Review "S" sound by saying words sandwich and star
Cut sandwich with star-shaped cookie cutter
Encourage the child to help with making sandwiches this month and review the "S" sound and cut with star-shaped cookie cutter
Watch this video to hear a song about the letter "S"

Simplify

Ask your child some questions they can answer with the word "Yes". Reinforce the "S" sound at the end of the word "yes".

Are you alive? Yes

Do you have a head? Yes

Do you sleep at night? Yes

Extend

Adapt this game to learn about the letter "S". You will need a plastic snake, some plastic spiders, painters tape, "S" snacks. Let the child repeat: A silly snack likes spider snacks.

Count the points on the star cookie cutter.

Can a child say other words that begin with "S" sound - sky, sun, space, etc?

QUESTIONS FOR CHILD

Where is your tongue when you say the "S" sound?

How many stars are in the sky at night?

Materials

sandwich ingredients
star-shaped cookie cutter

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Curriculum Plan Resources

Skills Focus

Shape - Star
Color - Purple
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