Letter review x, y and z

The children will be making the letters X Y Z out of sticks they collected from outside

Purpose: Review the letters X Y Z

Theme: Letter of the week

Learning standard: 
F.PK.3. Demonstrate beginning understanding of phonics and word analysis skills.

• locate an object or picture of an object that begins with a specific phoneme. 

F.K.2. Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
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Learning outcomes: I would like the children to create the letters with sticks and then be able to
                                Write those letters using a pencil, crayon or marker

Motivational techniques: Look at the X, Y and Z below.  What do you notice about their shape?  What types of sticks will you use to make these letters? 

Procedure: Head outside in your yard, or for a walk.  You can collect all types of sticks to try and make these three letters.  Hint: You may have to break some in order to get the shape the way you'd like it!

Materials: Sticks , pencil, crayons  

Wrap up: The children made the letters X Y Z with sticks ,now see if they can make the letters
                On paper with a crayon, pencil or marker

Assessment: The children learned how to make the letters X, Y, Z

Modifications: Make the letters out of other materials like caps, rocks, leaves etc.

Hint:  If you can’t collect sticks from outside find other outdoor materials you can use

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