B & F
Reading the book "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom", skills focusing on letter B and scissor practice
Month 2 · Activity 4 · Letters
Instructions
- Read the story "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin and John Archambault or Read/Listen here
- Cut open paper grocery bag and write the letter B in blue crayon in the center of the paper. Reinforce the sound of B
- Throughout the month let child cut out pictures that begin with the sound of "B" from magazines, newspapers, or catalogs and glue on the paper bag
- A child can also cut out the various letter “B's” and glue on the paper bag
Simplify
Instead of using scissors, let child tear out the "B" pictures or the letters "B"
Extend
Instruct the child to find a specific number of "B" pictures or letters. Find and paste on the paper 10 pictures that begin with the sound of "B" and 10 letter "B's". Select a different book to use or another letter. Let the child write their own "B" on the paper.
QUESTIONS FOR CHILD
Do you have a favorite item of clothing that is the color blue?
What does it mean to be a baby?
Video Demo:
Materials
- Book "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" or Read/Listen here (use full screen and pause as needed)
- large paper bag/large sheet of paper
- blue crayon or any writing utensil
- scissor - blunt edge for children
- glue or glue stick
Activity Resources
Language Skills
Motor Skills
Problem Solving Skills
