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Letter A Activities
Below you will find projects and activities that will help you and your child explore this letter. Keep in mind that this theme page is really aimed at younger children, up to about age 5. Don't be fooled into thinking that these projects and activities are too simple for this age group. Young children thrive on simplicity - it gives them the opportunity to work independently, to understand the task at hand, and to "own" their work. Immersing them in projects and activities that center around a particular theme (in this case the letter "A") allows them to gain a greater understanding of the theme and internalize it.
NOTE: Please keep in mind that this theme page is only for the short A sound. The long A sound will be addressed in another theme page.
There are many projects and activites listed here. Don't think that you have to do them all. You can pick just a few things to do if you want, then move on to another theme. On the other hand, you can choose to spend several days on this theme and do all the projects. In addition, you can incorporate some of your own ideas into this theme to truly make it your own. This is just a guide to get you started.
Words Beginning With "A"
Talk with your child about the letter "A", the sound it makes, and words that start with this letter. If you are using some kind of phonics program with your child, this would be the time to work on "A" within the program.>
NOTE: If you are considering a phonics program to help your child learn to recognize letters, learn their sounds, and eventually read, then I can personally recommend Frontline Phonics . It is an excellent program for younger children and blends nicely with this theme approach to crafting.
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antlers
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alligator
ark
America
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ant
antelope
art
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acrobat
axe
angel
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"A" Projects
Thumprint Ants
Draw an ant hill with a marker on a plain sheet of construction paper. Use a black washable stamp pad or black paint and have your child put a thumbprint on the paper (or several thumbprints). Draw on the legs(6), eyes, etc. and then turn them loose to draw in the rest of the ant's home.
You can also adapt this craft to creat "Ant Books" to go along with "The Ants Go Marching" song. Create counting books using one page for each verse of the song. On the first page, make one thumbprint ant. If they are able, have your child write a number one. If not, write a one for them. Continue the pages for as many verses as you want to do, and use the "Ant Book" when you sing the song. This is a great way to get in a little counting practice with your child.
Macaroni "A"
Use the "A" template here and print it out onto heavy construction paper. Spread glue onto the A and let your child glue different shapes or sizes of macaroni onto the A until it is filled in. You can also have them color the pasta with markers before or after they glue it on.
Sandy Ant Hills
Spread glue out all over a piece of construction paper, then sprinkle sand into the glue. Let that dry completely. Then glue raisins onto the paper to make the ants. You can use the opportunity to talk to your kids about how ants make tunnels and live in the ground if you want.
Apple Stamps
Cut apples in half and in slices. Don't forget to cut them across the middle to expose the "star." Dip the apples in paint and stamp them onto construction paper.
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