We have spent lots of time learning about the alphabet this week--and what better way to enjoy the alphabet than with Bill Martin, Jr.'s classic, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
But we didn't stop there! We sang and danced our way through the alphabet with Elmo, and we learned all about the letters P and U during Animated Literacy.
We even got a chance to practice blending these two letters' sounds to read and write the words up and pup! Check out these Sesame Street podcasts for some more practice with P and U.
After spending so much time together talking about letters and their sounds, we all got some independent practice with alphabet.
Next it was time to talk about why all those letters are so important--they help us read! We practiced reading the pictures and words together in some of my favorite ABC books, and then we practiced reading pictures and looking for letters and words on our own.
After a week of hard work, we were due a little fun by Friday!
First, we all thought like scientists and used our senses to help us learn more about coconuts.
Then it was time for us publish our findings. Your little scientists did a great job showing what they had come to know about coconuts through their explorations.
We also found out that coconuts FLOAT--even though they are heavy. Check with your child to see if they remember why.
We used different types of blocks to build coconut trees.
And last, but not least, we painted with coconuts.
It was SO messy...but it was SO much fun!
If all this news about coconuts has you itching to hear Chicka Chicka Boom Boom you can listen here.
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