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Love/Forgivness

Copying words and verbalization skills

Month 4 · Activity 12 · Character Traits

Instructions

  • Using magnetic letters on a cookie sheet or refrigerator write "I Love You"
  • Let a child copy with magnetic letters underneath the words forming "I Love You"
  • Chat about what the word “love” means in your family
  • Write the words "I Love You" on paper and let the child form the letters underneath with a pencil if magnetic letters are not available

Simplify

Only have the 8 letters for the words "I Love You" available for child to choose from when placing below the words already placed on the magnetic sheet.

Extend

When a child is choosing the letters to place below "I Love You" include all of the letters in the alphabet for him to select the 8 letters needed.  When the child has selected and placed the correct letters for "I Love You" let them add a name at the end. I Love You Mom OR I Love You Dad OR I Love You Quinn.

Learn to say I Love You in sign language

QUESTIONS FOR CHILD

Can you share the best thing about being a part of this family?

What are some ways you can show you love someone?

Materials

  • magnetic alphabet letters or paper and pencil
  • magnetic cookie sheet/refrigerator door
  • Motor Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills