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Jumpstart Learning with the Free Alphabet Frog Lily Pad Game

February 18, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have a free alphabet frog lily pad game to help your child with letter recognition. Look at my pages How to Homeschool Preschool for more alphabet ideas and Free Toad and Frog Lapbook and Fun Homeschool Unit Study Ideas for more ideas to go along with a frog unit study.

This engaging game gives your child an opportunity to develop his letter recognition skills.

Besides recognizing upper and lower case alphabet letters is a skill needed for writing.

Jumpstart Learning with the Free Alphabet Frog Lily Pad Game

Too, as the child understands the sounds, it nurtures early phonics.

Some children tend to focus only on letter names and others don’t mind learning letter names and sounds simultaneously.

The important point is to keep it fun and go your child’s pace.

Do not force learning.

Activities about learning the alphabet letters upper and lower case and their sounds should be repeated constantly through the early ages.

BOOKS ABOUT THE ALPHABET FOR KIDS

Next, look at these fun books to help your child learn the alphabet.

You can bring some of them to life through a fun unit study about animals, food or even dolls.

10 Books For Learning the Alphabet

Preschool and kindergarten learners retain information through hands-on and reading aloud. Add one or two of these resources to your learning day.

Animalia

Within the page of this book You may discover, if you look Beyond the spell of written words A hidden land of beasts and birds . . . Animalia is a book like no other. Abounding with fanciful, gorgeously detailed art, it is an alphabet book, a guessing game, and a virtual feast for the eyes. Each page features one letter and images related to that letter—as well as a hidden picture of Graeme Base as a child! Animalia will entrance any child or adult who enters its fantastical world.

Eating the Alphabet: Fruits & Vegetables from A to Z

Each turn of the page reveals a mouth-watering arrangement of foods: Indian corn, jalapeno, jicama, kumquat, kiwifruit and kohlrabi. Lois Ehlert's lively watercolors paired with bold easy-to-read type make for a highly appealing and accessible book for parents and children to devour.

At the end of the book, Ehlert provides a detailed glossary that includes pronunciation, botanical information, the origin and history of the particular plant and occasional mythological references, with a small watercolor picture to remind the reader of what the plant looks like.

Apple to Zucchini,

come take a look.

Start eating your way

through this alphabet book.

Bruno Munaris Abc

In this imaginative ABC book, acclaimed artist, designer, and children's author, Bruno Munari shows how fun letters can be. From an Ant on an Apple to a Blue Butterfly to a Cat in a Cage, Munari pairs words in whimsical ways until the Fly frees itself from its page, lands on the Hat, buzzes near the Ice Cream, and provides the final sound for Zzzzz.

A Peaceable Kingdom: The Shaker Abecedarius

An illustrated alphabet rhyme that includes the animals from alligator to zebra.

Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions

Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of African culture. "Another virtuoso performance. . . . Such an astute blend of aesthetics and information is admirable, the child's eye will be rewarded many times over.

Dr.Seuss's ABC (Bright & Early Board Books)

From Aunt Annie's Alligator to Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, this sturdy board book version of Dr. Seuss's ABC is now available in a bigger trim size. With Dr. Seuss as your guide, learning the alphabet is as fun and as funny as the feather on a Fiffer-feffer-feff!

A Is for Annabelle: A Doll's Alphabet

Learn the alphabet from A to Z with the help of Annabelle the doll. Each gorgeously illustrated spread features one of her favorite things. With antique boxes, parasols, and yarn for knitting, children can learn the alphabet in grand style.

LMNO Peas

Get ready to roll through the alphabet with a jaunty cast of busy little peas. Featuring a range of zippy characters from Acrobat Peas to Zoologist Peas, this delightful picture book highlights a variety of interests, hobbies, and careers—each one themed to a letter of the alphabet—and gives a wonderful sense of the colorful world we live in. Children will have so much fun poring over the detailed scenes that they won’t even realize they’re learning the alphabet along the way!

Apple Pie ABC

When an apple pie arrives piping hot on the kitchen table, a little pup does everything from A to Z to get his paws on it. He Ogles it. He Pines for it. But will his ABC antics land him a slice? APPLE PIE ABC is a delicious twist on traditional verse brought to life by Alison Murray’s simple words and whimsical illustrations. Sure to delight readers of all ages, it’s a book to savor again and again.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

A told B, and B told C, “I’ll meet you at the top of the coconut tree” In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no—Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom!

Next, look at some of these other activities to go with alphabet frog lily pad game.

We made our way through the alphabet by doing unit studies for the letters of the alphabet

MORE ALPHABET LETTER ACTIVITIES

Next, look at ways to use the frog lily pad game.

HOW TO USE THE ALPHABET FROG LILY PAD GAME

First laminate the lower case letters, then cut out each lower case letter. Place the uppercase letters in alphabet order and have your child match them.

Next, move the upper case letters out of alphabet order. Mix up the pages and have your child do it again.

Too, flip over all but 1 page of the uppercase letters and have your child choose which lower case goes on it. Add the next two gradually. In contrast, have you child flip over all uppercase letters and choose which page to turn over and have your child remember which one.

In addition, glue the lowercase letter on to a small used bottle lids and have them pitch them on the correct letter. This is to encourage movement too and the emphasis is on fun.

Additionally, you can laminate the upper case letters and cut them out too and mix the upper case and lower case letters over all mixed up on the table or floor. Have your child try to make pairs.

One more idea is to have your child match and say the sound not letter name.

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Sensory Play Made Easy: Crafting a Community Helpers Sensory Bin

February 17, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Put together a community helpers sensory bin with me for sensory play. Also, look at my page How to Homeschool Preschool for more ideas.

It is such an important part of early years to help children develop skills like senses, language skills, small motor skills, and cognitive development.

Community helpers are a wonderful theme to introduce to preschoolers to learn about various careers.

Sensory Play Made Easy: Crafting a Community Helpers Sensory Bin

This is one of the first geography topics that you will teach them as they expand their world outside of the home to neighborhoods, city, state, country, continent, and planet.

Learning about community is important.

Now you don’t have to run out and buy a lot of expensive things for your sensory bins, much of it like the bins and filler can be reused for different themes.

COMMUNITY HELPER BOOKS & RESOURCES FOR KIDS

First, look at some of these community helper resources.

7 Community Helper Learning Resources

Add a few of these fun books to your reading library to teach your children about our valuable community helpers.

Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do

A playful introduction to careers in a community, that’s also a rhyming picture book guessing game! Perfect for kids interested in different professions around town.Who wears what to work? The clues in each kid-friendly rhyme can be spotted hanging from the clothesline—from a mail carrier’s uniform to a firefighter’s pants and heavy coat. Then turn the page to learn which professionals wear and use the special gear in the jobs they do. Clever illustrations show the workers helping one another, and in the end, everyone comes together for a celebration that is out of this world.

Trend Enterprises: Fun-to-Know Puzzles: Community Helpers, Learn About Community Helpers & Their Tools

Two-Sided Puzzles, Self-Checking, 40 Puzzles Total.

Dress up Set with Firefighter,Construction Worker,Chef,Police

Give your little ones the gift of imagination with this 4-in-1 toddler dress up clothes set! Designed for boys and girls ages 3-6, this set includes four complete kids costumes—Polic
Officer, Firefighter, Chef, and Construction Worker - with accessories for a realistic role-play experience. Perfect for parents looking for gifts for 3 year old boys, this toddler dress up set also makes a wonderful Christmas, birthday, or Halloween gift that will keep them entertained for hours

Whose Tools Are These?

Describes some of the different kinds of tools that workers use.

Helpers in Your Neighborhood

Young readers learn about the importance of cooperation and the people who lead the way in our communities. Perfect for beginning readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they've learned, while expanding their understanding of the world.

Wooden Community Helpers Pretend Play

Wooden Character Set - A must-have for little boys and girls that love playing people toys. Comes with an assortment of about 28 pieces wooden occupations blocks, 4 trees and 4 pieces wooden play sites including hospital, school, police and fire station. Let your children create an imaginative community with unlimited play possibilities

Lift the Flap: Community Helpers: Early Learning Novelty Board Book For Children

A fun, interactive book to familiarize kids with community helpers. The lift-the-flap feature attracts the young learners and gives them hours of learning fun. The book is full of eye-catching pictures that improve observation skills, build vocabulary, and encourage reading.

I love to explore Dollar Tree for all the elements of our sensory bins and see if there is anything new to add to the collection.

If I bought everything to complete 3 sensory bins it would have been $14.75.

However, I already have pebbles and dog food at home so I shaved a few dollars there. Everything can be reused not only in sensory bins but to use with blocks, small world play, etc

COMMUNITY HELPERS SENSORY BIN ON A BUDGET

Here is the breakdown of what I would have spent, if you have any items at home it will be even cheaper.

I just wanted to show you that the whole thing could be completed at Dollar Tree.

3 bins- 3.75
3 fillers-3.75
5 toys-6.25

For toys I grabbed a package of trucks and little block characters, a neat dentist set, and 2 pet playsets for the veterinarian.

You do not have to use exactly my 3 ideas. There are plenty of community helpers to choose from.

And I saw items that could be used for most of them at my Dollar Tree, here are a few more ideas to get you going.

Community Helper Ideas

Police
Fire
Teacher
Doctor
Garbage collector
Dentist
Veterinarian
Construction
Grocer
Librarian
Mail Carrier

MORE COMMUNITY HELPERS SENSORY BIN IDEAS

In addition to sensory bins, I found these resources.

Get them up and hands busy while they learn new skills with a Put The Fire Out Fine Motor Play activity.

Here is a cute idea for a police car from a paper plate.

Community Helpers Butcher Paper Activities.

Community Helpers Puzzles

Let’s get moving onto the community helpers sensory bin by talking about the basic structure of a sensory bin.

Bins- I like a bin with a lid so they can be put away and stacked.

But you can also use a big shallow tub or even a make a sensory tray instead.

Filler for your sensory bin can be anything that has a unique texture to it-beads, beans, pebbles, cereal, rice, shredded paper, pompoms, water, sand, hay, and so much more.

Themed items/toys- Use small animal or people figures, plastic food, alpha tiles or beads, vehicles, look around the house and see what you have to use in the toybox or kitchen before you buy anything new to build a bin.

A few other fun sensory bins we have made are the Cranberry Sensory Bin, Summer Sensory Bin, and a Nocturnal Animals Sensory Bin.

When I change out my bins and use a new filler I just collect the nonperishable ones and put them in ziploc bags to save for another time.

HOW TO MAKE COMMUNITY HELPERS SENSORY BINS

You will need:

3 lidded bins
Filler
Small toys
Alphabet letters

Start your sensory bins by adding in a layer of whatever filler you have chosen for each.

I used shredded paper for the dentist, dog food for the veterinarian (you can use mini dog biscuits or just shredded paper), and small pebbles for construction/city workers.

You only need just enough to cover the bottom.

Next, add in your themed toys, not too many but enough to offer some variety and really show what the theme is.

Then, include some more items that you make yourself like numbers written on cardstock and teeth cut out of felt to count and match.

To make the bins a little more interesting and give them more of a learning nod you can add in some alphabet letters to spell out the words.

Or simply beginning letter sounds for your theme.

You can also add spoons and small cups for scooping and pouring.

When they are not in use you can put the lids back on and stack them on the shelf, changing them as often as needed to fit your theme.

Easy Spring Activities For Preschoolers Science And Fun Busy Book

February 5, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have some spring activities for preschoolers science and a fun spring busy book. Also, look at my page How to Homeschool Preschool for more ideas

Spring is an ideal season to ignite your preschooler’s curiosity about the natural world.

Flowers are blooming, rain is coming and insects are in abundance.

Easy Spring Activities For Preschoolers Science And Fun Busy Book

It is a perfect time to discover the wonders of nature.

And hands-on activities and through play is how preschoolers learn best.

Take advantage of their natural curiosity to make spring activities for preschoolers science a fun topic.

First, look at some of these books.

BOOKS ABOUT SPRING FOR KIDS

You can read them aloud while they are doing hands-on activities or just sit down and read together for science.

10 Books About Spring for Young Learners

Grab some of these fun books about the spring season for kids.

Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms: A Springtime Book For Kids

Fletcher enjoys the sunny weather and the warmth of spring. But when he stumbles across snowy flakes gently floating to the ground, he spreads the news of winter’s return to all his friends. But spring is full of wonderful surprises for Fletcher and his friends.

Miss Rumphius

Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the American Book Award in the year of publication.

Blue on Blue

Join a farming family as they experience the full range of a thrilling seaside thunderstorm—from the wild wind and the very first drops; to the pouring, pouring rain; to the wonderful messy mud after the sun returns! With gentle, rhyming text and vivid artwork from a Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator, this sublime depiction of nature’s patterns turns a storm into a celebration.

Yucky Worms: Read and Wonder

Who would want to be friends with a wiggly, slimy worm? You can’t even tell which end is which! But there’s more to these lowly creatures than meets the eye. Kids are invited to find out where worms live, see how they move, and understand why gardeners consider them friends with the help of this humorous and informative look at an unappreciated — and fascinating — creature.Back matter includes further information about worms and an index

Make Way for Ducklings

Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home.

Plant the Tiny Seed Board Book: A Springtime Book For Kids

Beautiful collage-and-watercolor art follows the seed through its entire life cycle, as it grows into a zinnia in a garden full of buzzing bees, curious hummingbirds, and colorful butterflies. Children engage with the book as they wiggle their fingers to water the seeds, clap to make the sun shine after rain, and shoo away a hungry snail. Appropriate for even the youngest child, Plant the Tiny Seed is never the same book twice—no matter how many times you read it!

And for curious young nature lovers, a page of facts about seeds, flowers, and the insects and animals featured in the book is included at the end. Fans of Eric Carle, Lois Ehlert, and Press Herewill find their next favorite book in Plant the Tiny Seed.

A Butterfly Is Patient:

Part of the incredible six-book Nature Books series from the award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long, A Butterfly Is Patient celebrates a dazzling variety of butterflies in all their beauty and wonder.Turn each page to explore the amazing world of these beautiful winged insects through watercolor illustrations that bring to life garden landscapes filled with flowers, vines, leaves, and sunshine.

An Egg Is Quiet:

This stunningly beautiful and wonderfully informative book from award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston makes for a fascinating introduction to the vast and amazing world of eggs. Featuring poetic text and an elegant design, this acclaimed book teaches children countless interesting facts about eggs. Full of wit and charm, An Egg Is Quiet will at once spark the imagination and cultivate a love of science.

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring

As days stretch longer, animals creep out from their warm dens, and green begins to grow again, everyone knows―spring is on its way!Join a boy and his dog as they explore nature and take a stroll through the countryside, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the melting brook to chirping birds, they say goodbye to winter and welcome the lushness of spring.

Flowers Are Calling

In this rhyming poetic picture book, explore the wonders of natural cooperation between plants, animals and insects. Flowers Are Calling by Rita Gray and illustrated by Kenard Pak is "a sophisticated blend of scientific information and artistry" (Publishers Weekly).

Flowers are calling to all the animals of the forest, "Drink me!"—but it’s the pollinators who feast on their nectar.

In rhyming poetic form and with luminous artwork, this book shows us the marvel of natural cooperation between plants, animals, and insects as they each play their part in the forest's cycle of life.

Next, look at this fun list of ideas for spring activities for preschoolers science.

SPRING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS SCIENCE

Also, look at this spring busy book for preschool.

SPRING BUSY BOOK FOR PRESCHOOL

Then, I have this fun interactive spring busy book for preschool to nurture learning.

It is a 66 .pdf download.

It covers the following skills.

Spring spell
Season months
Umbrella color matching
Rainbow color matching
Shapes sorting
Let’s stack the cake
Count and match
Match the bird with house
Counting puzzle
Color matching
Butterfly wing match
Spring weather match
Alphabet matching
Sort objects by color
Match the numbers
Count the dots
More, Less or Equal
Photo Match
Fill in the missing number
Let’s dress for the rain
Let’s dress for the sun
Spring shadow matching
Insect sorting
Butterfly life cycle
Emotion matching
Sort by size
Spring animals matching
Fun in spring
Find and count
What comes next
Which is different

The busy book has pages of activities and pages of cut-out.

For example, print the pages and place them in a small binder.

Then print the cut out pages.

Have your child cut and glue the cut-out on the correct activity.

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5 Mexico Crafts For Preschoolers And Free Activity Pages

January 29, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have some Mexico crafts for preschoolers ideas and some free Mexico activity pages which can you use with both your preschool and kindergarten kids. Also, look at my pages Mexico Unit Study and How to Homeschool Preschool for more ideas.

Mexico is a country in North America and just south of us here in the United States.

Not only does it have beautiful beaches but delicious food and beautiful vibrant art.

It makes for an especially fun topic for your littles since the traditions of Mexico includes lively music too.

5 Mexico Crafts For Preschoolers And Free Activity Pages

I have a few easy crafts for your child and some activity pages.

Besides, the beautiful beaches it has deserts and jungles.

Too, the amazing Monarch butterflies migrate by the millions from Canada and United States to Mexico every year.

BOOKS ABOUT MEXICO FOR KIDS

Next, look at some of these resources about Mexico.

We love living books so we prefer those first when I can find them.

Also, at times we like reference books when learning about countries.

Picture books are great for any age.

10 Mexico Books & Resources For Kids Who Love Reading and Being Read To

Add some of these books to your home library about Mexico. Also, use them for a homeschool unit study.

The Underdogs: A Novel of the Mexican Revolution (Penguin Classics)

The Underdogs is the first great novel about the first great revolution of the twentieth century. Demetrio Macias, a poor, illiterate Indian, must join the rebels to save his family. Courageous and charismatic, he earns a generalship in Pancho Villa’s army, only to become discouraged with the cause after it becomes hopelessly factionalized. At once a spare, moving depiction of the limits of political idealism, an authentic representation of Mexico’s peasant life, and a timeless portrait of revolution, The Underdogs is an iconic novel of the Latin American experience and a powerful novel about the disillusionment of war.

Stories from Mexico

Tales from Mexican folklore including The Palace of Canela, In Through the Window, The Coyote and the Sheep, The Cu Bird, and SenÄor Coyote and Juan's Maguey.

Adelita

Hace mucho tiempo—a long time ago—there lived a beautiful young woman named Adelita. So begins the age-old tale of a kindhearted young woman, her jealous stepmother, two hateful stepsisters, and a young man in search of a wife. The young man, Javier, falls madly in love with beautiful Adelita, but she disappears from his fiesta at midnight, leaving him with only one clue to her hidden identity: a beautiful rebozo—shawl. With the rebozo in place of a glass slipper, this favorite fairy tale takes a delightful twist. Tomie dePaola's exquisite paintings, filled with the folk art of Mexico, make this a Cinderella story like no other.

Hill Of Fire (I Can Read, Book 3) (I Can Read Level 3)

Every day is the same for Pablo's father. Then one afternoon the ground growls, hisses smoke, and swallows up his plow. A volcano is erupting in the middle of his cornfield!

Mexico in Story and Pictures

Imagine

Have you ever imagined what you might be when you grow up? When he was very young, Juan Felipe Herrera picked chamomile flowers in windy fields and let tadpoles swim across his hands in a creek. He slept outside and learned to say good-bye to his amiguitoseach time his family moved to a new town. He went to school and taught himself to read and write English and filled paper pads with rivers of ink as he walked down the street after school. And when he grew up, he became the United States Poet Laureate and read his poems aloud on the steps of the Library of Congress. If he could do all of that . . . what could you do? With this illustrated poem of endless possibility, Juan Felipe Herrera and Lauren Castillo breathe magic into the hopes and dreams of readers searching
for their place in life.

Old Ramon

Fun novel combining Mexico and California cultures where a young boy learns about life and growing up.

The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes

In the picture book Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes, award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings a cherished Mexican legend to life.A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor BookALA/ALSC Notable Children’s Book! “A palette of earthy, evocative colors .

. . A genuine triumph.” ―Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)“Use this Aztec legend to inspire readers while teaching a bit about dramatic irony.” —School Library Journal Izta was the most beautiful princess in the land, and suitors traveled from far and wide to woo her. Even though she was the daughter of the emperor, Izta had no desire to marry a man of wealth and power. Instead, she fell in love with Popoca, a brave warrior who fought in her father’s army—and a man who did not offer her riches but a promise to stay by her side forever. The emperor did not want his daughter to marry a mere warrior, but he recognized Popoca’s bravery. He offered Popoca a deal: If the warrior could defeat their enemy, Jaguar Claw, then the emperor would permit Popoca and Izta to wed. But Jaguar Claw had a plan to thwart the warrior. Would all be lost? Today two majestic volcanoes—Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl—stand overlooking Mexico City. They have been admired and revered for countless generations and have formed the basis of many origin and creation myths.

Growing Up In Aztec Times (Growing Up In series)

Describes the daily life of the Aztecs, discussing life in the city, life in the country, education, food and drink, and other aspects.

The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote

Poor Coyote! What’s he doing, hanging upside down in the farmer’s house, next to a pot of boiling water? How’d he wind up underneath the jicara tree, getting bonked by rock-hard fruit? Who tricked him into whacking a wasps’ nest with a stick? And why is he always howling at the moon? Because of Rabbit, that’s why! Longtime collaborators Tony Johnston and Tomie dePaola look to the folklore of Oaxaca, Mexico, for this nutty, naughty tale of trickery and hijinks. Written with sly humor and illustrated in the vibrant golds, blues, and reds of the Southwest, this is a story with a flavor as distinctive as chile peppers.

Also, look at these Mexico crafts for preschoolers and Mexico crafts for other ages.

MEXICO CRAFTS FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND ACTIVITIES

Additionally, look at these facts about Mexican food.

FOOD FROM MEXICO

Churros: Sweet fried dough, dusted with cinnamon sugar.
Guacamole: A creamy and delicious dip made from avocados. Eaten with chips.
Enchiladas: Soft tortillas rolled up with fillings like cheese, chicken, or beans, topped with a spicy sauce.
Tamales: Corn dough wrapped in a husk stuffed with meat.

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Letter I Pre-K Measuring Inches in a Fun Way

January 23, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Do you want a fun way to teach the letter i pre-k level? Also, look at my page How to Homeschool Preschool for more ideas.

Jump into this multi-sensory lesson that is part early literacy, part math, part science, and all fun just like preschool should be.

The “i” in “inch” makes a short “i” sound, like in the word ‘bit’ and ‘hit’.

Letter I Pre-K Measuring Inches in a Fun Way

Typically, it is recommended that you begin teaching your child the short vowel sounds first because they are easier for them to master.

Next, once your child can identify the numbers 1-12, they can be casually introduced to a ruler and the concepts of measurement.

We are going to explain a ruler over all but for now just focus on measuring 1 inch.

MATH BOOKS FOR KIDS

Also, look at these math books to add to your reading day.

Books About Math Concepts Measuring, Counting

Add these fun books to help kids learn about standard and non-standard ways to learn about measurement.

Inch by Inch

A small green inchworm is proud of his skill at measuring anything—a robin’s tail, a flamingo’s neck, a toucan’s beak. Then one day a nightingale threatens to eat him if he cannot measure his song. Children will enjoy the clever inchworm’s solution and delight in finding the tiny hero on every page.

Anno's Math Games 2

Pictures, puzzles, games, and simple activities introduce the mathematical concepts of counting, comparison, and measurement

Sir Cumference Series 12 Books Set

This Sir Cumference Series 12 Books Set includes: 1. Sir Cumference and the First Round Table 9781570911521 2. Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi 9781570911644 3. Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland 9781570911699 4. Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone 9781570916014 5. Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter 9780439025805 6. Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens 9781570917288 7. Sir Cumference and the Viking's Map 9781570917929 8. Sir Cumference and the Off-the-Charts Dessert 9781570911996 9. Sir Cumference and the Roundabout Battle 9781570917660 10. Sir Cumference and the Fracton Faire 9781570917721 11. Sir Cumference Gets Decima's Point 9781570918452 12. Sir Cumference and the 100 PerCent Goose Chase 9781623543211

The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat

Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity.

A Place for Zero (Charlesbridge Math Adventures)

Join Zero on his math adventure as he discovers his place through multiplication. Zero is lonely in Digitaria. He can't play Addemup with the other numbers because he has nothing to add. All the other numbers seem to belong and they all have a place, but when zero discovers multiplication he thinks he might have a place there. He sets out to find King Multiplus who also is curious about what will happen when Zero gets thrown in the mix. With math and wordplay A Place for Zero is the perfect introduction to multiplication and number placement. A playful way to make math less intimidating and more fun to explore.

The Boy Who Loved Math- The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos

Most people think of mathematicians as solitary, working away in isolation. And, it's true, many of them do. But Paul Erdos never followed the usual path. At the age of four, he could ask you when you were born and then calculate the number of seconds you had been alive in his head. But he didn't learn to butter his own bread until he turned twenty. Instead, he traveled around the world, from one mathematician to the next, collaborating on an astonishing number of publications. With a simple, lyrical text and richly layered illustrations, this is a beautiful introduction to the world of math and a fascinating look at the unique character traits that made "Uncle Paul" a great man.

Equal Shmequal (Charlesbridge Math Adventures)

Mouse and her friends want to play tug-of-war, but they’ll need to use some everyday math to figure out how to make teams that are equal. As Mouse looks at various solutions she is not sure what it means to be equal. Nothing works until Mouse starts to think about it mathematically
and divides the teams based on weight. Wonderful illustrations capture
Mouse and her animal friends from whiskers to tails as they work to measure and equalize their teams based on size, weight, and effort. A
perfect addition to any STEM/STEAM collection that shows readers how
math can be used in everyday problem solving.

Mouse Count

Count the mice from 1 to 10 and back again as they outsmart a hungry snake! A companion to Mouse Paint and Mouse Shapes. This suspenseful story features bold collage art and a touch of mischief that's sure to appeal to preschoolers who have mastered counting from 1 to 10 and causing some mischief of their own.

Next, let’s wiggle into learning about the adorable inchworm with a little science lesson on the creature itself.

After you have introduced the letter ‘I’ and its sounds to your child you go further in by talking about things that start with the letter I like inch and inchworm of course.

If your child is not yet ready to write with a pencil and paper they can practice copying your I/i.

For instance they can use their finger to write in shaving cream, sand, finger paints, or even bubbles in the bathtub.

ALL ABOUT INCHWORMS

Inch worms are typically about 1 inch long, but the exact size depends on the species and how mature they are.

They are also called measuring worms or loopers and are the larvae of certain species of moths.

They are called inchworms because of their unique way of moving, which involves arching their body and then bringing their rear end forward to meet their front end. This creates a looping motion that gives them their name.

Inchworms have long, slender bodies that are typically green or brown in color. They have six pairs of legs, with the first three pairs located near the front of their body and the last three pairs located near the rear.

They also have a pair of prolegs, which are fleshy appendages that help them grip onto surfaces.

Inchworms eat a variety of plants, including leaves, flowers, and fruits. They can be a nuisance in gardens and orchards, as they can cause significant damage to plants.

When an inchworm is ready to pupate, it will spin a cocoon around itself. Inside the cocoon, the inchworm will transform into a moth. The moth will then emerge from the cocoon and fly away.

Make this adorable Inchworm Easy Paper Plate as you learn about its characteristics.

Let this video teach them How to Do an Inchworm For Kids to get some gross motor movements in for the day through simple yoga.

INTRODUCING INCHES

Introduce the concept of a ruler and measurement to a preschooler first.

Start with a simple ruler– because it is the one most used and seen I would start with a standard 12” ruler. Compare different rulers if you have them to show whether they are wood, plastic, pink or green the standard measurement stays the same.

Show your preschooler how to hold the ruler– The ruler should be held with the zero end at the bottom and the numbers increasing as you move up the ruler.

Explain the numbers and markings on the ruler- Tell them that each number and longer line represents an inch and there are 12 inches in a 1 foot ruler.

Each short line is showing part of an inch, have them count each of the 16 lines in an inch.

Don’t worry about them memorizing all of the measurement words, this is just a gentle introduction to measurement so that when you teach it more in depth later, they are already familiar with it.

Help your preschooler measure objects around the house- Choose objects that are different sizes and shapes.

MORE LETTER ACTIVITIES

Now let’s focus on learning about an inch.

LETTER I PRE-K MEASURING INCHES IN A FUN WAY

You will need:

A ruler
Sturdy cardstock
Ink pad
Fine line pen
Scissors

First, use the ruler to help your child draw a one inch line on sturdy paper, draw a line along both sides of the ruler.

Change the direction of the ruler and draw lines down both ends to create a 1 inch rectangle.

Cut it out of the paper and again demonstrate that what you made is 1 inch long.

Press your child’s finger into ink.

Then press it onto the paper a few times. Fill in the length of your little handmade 1 inch ruler.

Use a fine line marker to add eyes and antennae. Let dry for a few minutes until it no longer smears.

Challenge your child to go around the house and measure things that are shorter, longer, and equal to one inch.

This is a great time to introduce these concepts to your child if they don’t already know them.

For example, use toys, fruits, vegetables, manipulatives and cabinet knobs.

Everything can be used to identify things that are bigger or smaller than 1 inch.