I have a letter k craft preschool with an Australia theme. Also, I have more alphabet letter fun on my page How to Homeschool Preschool.
I have a K is for Kangaroo craft which means a fun and exciting study on all things below, mate!
I have a cute wearable kangaroo pocket for your child to wear as they learn all about Australia and K-K-K-Kangaroo.
One of the most distinctive things about Australia is the unusual and fascinating array of flora and fauna.
From the whirling Tasmanian Devil to the depths of the Great Barrier Reef there is much to learn about.
Koala and kookaburra are also popular and adorable Australian creatures. Also they start with K and tie in so nicely with the theme.
This is a wonderful topic for geography and science.
I have rounded up plenty of on-topic ideas.
From math to tucker (food) and science to songs to introduce letter K craft preschool.
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Language Arts Focus Day 1
There are several fun-themed words to focus on in this Australia unit for K-kangaroo, koala, and kookaburra.
Repeat the beginning sound several times every time you say them.
Letter/Sound Recognition- Jack Hartmann’s songs are a wonderful way to teach and reinforce letter sounds and recognize them through repetition and catchy tunes.
Book- Australia Travel For Kids is great even if you are not planning an actual trip there. It gives kids a glimpse into the unique country of Australia.
Craft/Activity- Make a Paper Plate Kangaroo Pouch with the tutorial down below.
Song/Fingerplay- Here are the words to the classic Kookaburra Song along with hand motions to make it even more fun.
Song/Finger Play- Learn and sing all about this wild country with Australia by The Wiggles.
This song celebrates the fascinating animals, flora, and fauna, as well as the people who make their home there.
Snack- If you want to dive into Australian culture consider grabbing a box of these famous Australian snacks from the famous Vegemite to crisps and sweets to enjoy throughout your study.
Science Focus Day 2
You could choose any flora or fauna topic that you want to talk about for these letter K craft preschool ideas.
There is no shortage of unusual creatures from the egg-laying mammal the platypus to marsupials like kangaroos and koalas.
I gathered up a few things to focus on a koala, but you could do any Australian animal or the unusual plant life.
Letter/Sound Recognition- Use this Tape Resist Name Paintings for Kids to practice name and letter recognition.
While, yes, you can use it to spell out their entire name it is also a great idea for learning individual letters, especially letters like K that just have straight lines.
Book- A good encouraging book like The Koala Who Could is a wonderful way to encourage and build children’s social and emotional development.
Craft/Activity- Create this Adorable Handprint Koala climbing up a tree, maybe in search of a snack.
Song/Fingerplay- The Barramundi Song is sung to the familiar tune of Frere Jacque and is a fun way to learn about the animals of the outback.
Snack- This adorable Koala Treat goes perfectly with my book selection for the day and is a great way to reinforce what your child will learn about koalas.
Math Focus Day 3
Count your Australian animal figurines in this letter K craft preschool unit.
Have your child hop like a kangaroo as far as they can, mark it and measure it out with a measuring tape to introduce using different tools for measuring.
I also found this fantastic kangaroo-themed number line printable to practice with.
Letter/Sound Recognition- To go along with our snack today I thought it would be fun to use some sprinkles (or 100’s and 1000’s as they are called in Australia) to make a sensory writing bag.
Place some sprinkles inside a small sandwich bag, press out the air and spread them out in a very thin layer.
If you place them over a white sheet of paper it’s much easier to see when your child uses their finger to practice writing letters.
Book- What’s That Wombat? Is filled with hilarious rhyming text and colorful introductions to the native animals of Australia in this letter K craft preschool topic.
Craft/Activity- Enjoy this Australian Animal Graphing printable, I love that it is not only math but also social studies and science ruled into one fun activity.
Snack– Make Australian Fairy Bread.
This is an Australian treat made for special events.
It is simply bread that has been buttered and then topped with colorful sprinkles, usually cut into triangles.
Just coat the bread generously with butter to help the sprinkles stay in place and then top with the colorful little balls, enjoy!
History/Geography Focus Day 4
Focus on the map and learn to identify the shape and location of Australia.
Be sure to point out to your child that Australia is the only country in the world that covers an entire continent.
Letter/Sound Recognition- Grab do a dot markers, pom poms, pennies, cereal, or whatever you like for your child to cover each of the circles in the Letter K Dot Painting.
If you laminate a worksheet like this you’ll be able to use it over and over throughout the week in this letter K craft preschool theme.
.Book- Edward The Emu has gotten tired of being an Emu and tries to be something else, eventually realizing that being himself is the best choice.
This is an adorable lesson in being content with yourself.
Craft/Activity- Grab a world map and one of your Australian creatures and help your child identify Australia on the map.
Look at what bodies of water that surround it and name them.
- Where is the continent north of Australia? South? East? Work on those introductory math skills.
Song/Fingerplay- What a silly and addicting song this is, I’m a Kangaroo Do Do Do.
Not only is it entertaining but your child can add to and expand on the animals listed in the song making it open-ended fun to add to your letter K craft preschool.
Snack- Make this Aussie classic – no-bake lamington balls with a pre baked sponge cake to enjoy a treat that is a treat enjoyed in Australia.
Letter K Craft Australia Theme
Teach your preschooler about the letter sound K is for kangaroo and learn all about Australia.
Make sure you get the most out of the trip with Australia – Travel For Kids.Dinobibi and Hayden will join you in every step of the journey. You will have so much fun discovering Australia – its history, geography, flags and symbols, wildlife, culture and more!Whether preparing for a vacation, or simply wanting to learn about Australia, this book gives you all you need to know, fun places to visit, tasty food to try, and fun, interactive pop quizzes throughout.Come join Dinobibi and Hayden on an adventure and DISCOVER Australia
AUSSIE TREATS: Classic Australian treats packed into one great gift box! From the amazing Tim Tam to the quintessential Vegemite there is something for everyone!
You see, high-up was safe since he liked a slow pace,While the ground down below seemed a frightening place.Too fast and too loud and too big and too strange.Nope. Kevin preferred not to move or to change.Kevin the koala loves every day to be the same, where it's snug and safe. But when change comes along, will Kevin embrace all the joys that come with trying something new?An inspiring rhyming read aloud by bestselling Love Monster creator Rachel Bright and Frog on a Log? illustrator Jim Field that empowers young readers to face change with courage and delight.
Do kangaroos kick kites? Do cockatoos collect cupcakes? Go to the land down under on a walkabout with a cute wombat as he encounters other Australian animals in the wild.This fun and silly read-aloud book is the perfect way to entertain young children while they learn about native Australian animals. Beautiful illustrations and rhyming text make it the ideal book for a daytime laugh or bedtime cuddle.
Tired of his life as an emu, Edward decides to try being something else for a change. He tries swimming with the seals, he spends a day lounging with the lions, and even slithers with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may be the best thing after all.
This picture book is an excellent choice to share in the classroom or at home—both adults and kids will laugh at and sympathize with Edward the Emu.
Did you know that giant clams can weigh as much as two baby elephants? Or that the shockwave of a pistol shrimp can heat up the surrounding waters to a temperature nearly as hot as the surface of the sun? With nearly 400,000 square kilometers of dazzling color, intricate ecosystems and unique creatures large and small, The Great Barrier Reef is one of the great natural wonders of our world.
The miniature animal figurines playset includes Kangaroo, Koala, Frilled Lizard, Ostrich, Cockatoo, Crocodile, Platypus, African Wild Dog, Oxyuranus scutellatus, Tasmanian devil, Wombat. Totally 11 PCS mini north American animals figurines. Suitable for adults boys and girls.
The perfect word game for the pre-reader and early learner, My First BANANAGRAMS utilizes lowercase letters that help children grow a love for word games and wordplay
Language Arts Focus Day 5
See how many words you can find around the house that start with k like a key, kangaroo(toys), a kite, a delicious kiwi fruit, or a kitten.
What actions start with k? Kick and kiss. How about family members and friends? Reinforce names that begin with K like Kevin and Kelcie.
Letter/Sound Recognition- Alphabet clip cards are a nice and easy letter recognition activity but they also build fine motor skills as children squeeze the clothes pins to clip and unclip them.
Book- The Great Barrier Reef (Earth’s Incredible Places)
While there are many fascinating land animals in Australia one of the most beautiful and varied parts is under the ocean in the Great Barrier Reef. give children a unique look at an important ecosystem with this beautifully Illustrated reference book.
Craft/Activity- Australia Sensory Bin- I used these adorable Australian Animals And My First Bananagrams Letter tiles to create a phonics-based sensory bin.
Place the animals and their beginning letter sound tiles in the sensory bin with a layer of sand as the base. Help your child match the animal to its beginning sound.
Song/Fingerplay- Phonics Letter K song helps reinforce that letter sound as well as recognition through fun and bright animations put to a familiar tune (Twinkle Twinkle).
Snack- Make a traditional Australian Damper Bread together, it is a dense soda bread that is great for stockmen traveling with basic rations.
Cooking is such a wonderfully natural way to teach your child math and science skills as well as basic life skills.
How To Make A Letter K Craft Preschool Kangaroo Pocket
You will need:
- 2 paper plates
- Brown craft paint
- Paintbrushes
- Google eyes
- String/yarn
- Glue stick
Directions:
Cut the first paper plate in half.
On the second paper plate, trace a baby kangaroo in the center ( it’s a lot easier than it looks) for the head we just drew a sideways teardrop shape with long ears sort of like a bunny, and then rounded it off by drawing a curve on either side for the shoulders and the body.
Cut out the baby kangaroo (joey).
Glue the two halves of the pocket together.
I found the easiest way to glue the pocket together is with hot glue otherwise your child will have a long wait in store and it will not hold as well.
Hole punch either side near the top you want to go through both plates.
Let your child paint the pocket as well as the Joey with brown craft paint.
Once the glue is dried, run the yarn through both sides and hot glue to the back to secure it, be sure your loop is long enough that it can go around your child’s neck and hang near their stomach.
Add details to your Joey. Add googly eyes, then use a black marker to draw in the ears, a nose, and a mouth.
If you want to make it look like you’re little joey look as if he’s ready to leap out you can cut out little paw shapes. Slip right over the side of the pocket like this.
Slip the Joey into the pocket and glue it into place and your kangaroo pocket is ready to be worn.
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