Letter A and Letter E
Learning the sound of A and making letter A and E with toothpicks/craft sticks
Month 1 · Activity 4 · Letters
Instructions
- Have the child select one apple and take out of the refrigerator
- Remind them that an apple is a food referred to as a fruit
- Share the beginning sound of "A"- aaaaa.
- Ask the child what is the first sound in their name (Debi - d)
- Ask the child to find an object that begins with the same sound (Debi - d for a drawer)
- Ask the child for sound and letter name that is at the beginning of their name
- Using 3 toothpicks or large craft sticks make a capital A. Ask the child to copy this letter with their own 3 sticks. Keep saying the letter name A and the sound a
- Depending on the first letter in a child's name use the toothpicks and make that letter, too.
- Using 4 toothpicks to make a capital E
- Ask the child to make their own E
- Remove one toothpick and let the child replace to make the E again
- Remove two toothpicks and let the child replace to make the E again
Simplify
Draw on a piece of paper the upper case letters A and E - making the sides as long as a toothpick/craft stick. Encourage the child to place their toothpicks/craft sticks over the drawn letters. Ask questions such as how many toothpicks does it take to make an A or how many to make an E
Click here for fun vowel song reinforcing the sound of "a"
Extend
Encourage the child to make their own A and E without looking at an example but only by the name of the letter and sound of the letter.
QUESTIONS FOR CHILD
Can you think of another food that begins with A or E? (avocado, asparagus, artichokes, almonds, apricot, OR enchilada, eclair, eggplant)
Can you make a design using 5 craft sticks?
Materials
- apple
- toothpicks/craft sticks
Activity Resources
Language Skills
Motor Skills
Problem Solving Skills
