This activity relates to Language, Literacy and Communications.
For this activity each child will explore letters using playdough and letter blocks.
Materials for each child:
A large amount of playdough
A rolling pin
letter blocks or magnets to make imprints
To start this activity I would tell the children that we are going to explore letters! We are going to make imprints into the playdough using the blocks that we have. Have each child roll out their playdough the best that they can. Next have them use their letters and make imprints into the playdough.
Earlier Ability Middle Ability Later Ability
These kids may need help rolling Help these children to find the Ask the kids what other words they
out the dough. Help them to imprint letters in their names and imprint can make with the blocks and playdough.
the letters. the letters.
Scaffolding:
Comment on what they are doing Comment on their activity and Comment on their actions
ask them to show you the letters
in their names
To end this activity you can have the kids gather their playdough in a ball and put their letter blocks in a pile on the table so that they can be put away. Ask the kids whose names start with a "P" to line up first.
Materials for each child:
A large amount of playdough
A rolling pin
letter blocks or magnets to make imprints
To start this activity I would tell the children that we are going to explore letters! We are going to make imprints into the playdough using the blocks that we have. Have each child roll out their playdough the best that they can. Next have them use their letters and make imprints into the playdough.
Earlier Ability Middle Ability Later Ability
These kids may need help rolling Help these children to find the Ask the kids what other words they
out the dough. Help them to imprint letters in their names and imprint can make with the blocks and playdough.
the letters. the letters.
Scaffolding:
Comment on what they are doing Comment on their activity and Comment on their actions
ask them to show you the letters
in their names
To end this activity you can have the kids gather their playdough in a ball and put their letter blocks in a pile on the table so that they can be put away. Ask the kids whose names start with a "P" to line up first.