Sponge Paint Alphabet

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1 Sponge Paint Alphabet Materials: Alphabet sponges or stamps Paint Shallow containers Paper Teacher prep: Purchase alphabet sponges or stamps Put out shallow containers of paint on a table Child s Process: Sponge paint on a sheet of paper using alphabet sponges.

2 Alphabet Cutouts Materials: Various materials Teacher prep: Cut a letter from construction paper for each child Child s Process: Follow the ideas below to decorate the letter

3 Lacing Materials: Cardboard Hole punch Yarn Teacher prep: Make a twelve inch set of cardboard letters Punch holes in the outline of each letter about one inch apart Attach a two foot piece of yarn to the letter Child s Process: Lace the outline of the letter

4 Dough Materials: Play dough Alphabet chart Teacher prep: Purchase an alphabet chart Hang it up as a guide for the children Make play dough Child s Process: Encourage children to choose a letter. Roll the dough into a snake. Bend and break pieces off to correctly form the letter. Option: let the letters sun dry. Decorate the letters or let the children take them home.

5 Pipe Cleaner Materials: Pipe cleaner Alphabet cards Teacher prep: Purchase alphabet cards Child s Process: Use the alphabet cards as a guide Form letters with pipe cleaners

6 Finger Painted Materials: Finger paint Paper Pencil Teacher prep: Print letters with a pencil on a sheet of paper Child s Process: Trace the letter with finger paint Repeat, go over and over the letter with finger paint

7 Feel It Materials: Letter cards Plastic letters Blindfold Teacher prep: Spread plastic letters on a table Child s Process: Show the children a card with a letter printed on it Blind fold a child Mix up the letters on the table Find the letter by touch only

8 Alligator A Materials: Paper towel tubes Green construction paper Crayons Teacher prep: Cut paper towel tubes in half Cut green construction paper alligator eyes, tail, triangle mouths, and legs small enough to fit a toilet paper tube alligator Cut green construction paper rectangles to wrap around and cover a toilet paper roll Child s Process: Draw scales on the rectangle green construction paper pieces Glue rectangle pieces around the roll Glue on eyes, a tail, triangle mouth, and legs

9 Ants Go Marching In A Materials: Yellow construction paper Black ink pads Ant stamps Teacher prep: Cut out a large yellow construction paper letter A for each child Place ink pads with ant stamps at a table Write the word ant on a large sheet of paper Child s Process: Point out the letter-sound connection Stamp ants onto the letter A Repeat the word ant softly as you stamp the letter A

10 Apple Pal Puppets A Materials: Red construction paper Sticker eyes Markers Large craft sticks Tape Teacher prep: Cut a red construction paper apple for each child Provide each child with two wiggly eye stickers Child s Process: Draw facial features on the apple Add sticker eyes Tape a large craft stick to the back of the apple making it into a puppet

11 Model A s A Materials: Tacky glue Large and small craft sticks Decorating materials Teacher prep: Write a large letter A on a board or paper Child s Process: Give each child two large craft sticks and one small craft stick Model how to make the three craft sticks into a letter A Use tacky glue to glue the three craft sticks into a letter A Decorate as desired

12 Apple Print Making A Materials: Apples Red paint White construction paper Knife Paper plates Teacher prep: Cut apples in half Pour a small amount of paint onto paper plates Child s Process: Dip apples into the paint Press the apple onto the construction paper Print the apple several times before reapplying paint Prints with less paint sometimes create a unique effect

13 Thumbprint Ants A Materials: Construction paper Stamp pad Markers or crayons Teacher prep: Draw an ant hill with a marker on plain sheet of construction paper for each child Place black washable stamp pads on a table Child s Process: Make several thumbprints on the paper Draw on the legs (6), eyes, etc. Draw in the rest of the ant's home.

14 Macaroni A A Materials: Red poster board Glue Macaroni Teacher prep: Cut a letter A out of poster board for each child Place glue and macaroni at a table Child s Process: Spread glue onto the A Glue different shapes or sizes of macaroni onto the A until it is covered

15 Sandy Ant Hill A Materials: Glue Construction paper Sand Raisins Teacher prep: Pour sand into bowls at a table Child s Process: Spread glue onto a piece of construction paper Sprinkle sand into the glue Let dry completely Glue raisins onto the paper to make the ants Use the opportunity to talk to the children about how ants make tunnels and live in the ground

16 Creative Bubble B Materials: White construction paper Bowl Straws Paint Dawn dish soap Teacher prep: Thin paint by adding water and a small amount of Dawn dish soap in a bowl Cut a white construction paper letter B for each child Slit a hole in each straw to prevent sucking liquid up as you blow Child s Process: Use a straw to blow the bubbles until they begin to extend over the rim of the bowl Quickly place the B over the top of the bowl Hold it in place for a few seconds before removing it Say the word bubbles and listen for the B sound

17 Bear Puppets B Materials: Brown construction paper Black markers Glue Coffee grounds Craft sticks Tape Teacher prep: Draw a bear pattern on a brown construction paper for each child Child s Process: Cut the bear shape out with scissors Spread glue on the bears stomach, ears, and paws Sprinkle coffee grounds onto the glue. Draw a face on the bear Tape a large craft stick to the back of the bear making it into a puppet

18 Deep Blue Sea B s B Materials: Yellow crayons White paper Blue paint Water Brushes Teacher prep: Place yellow crayons, white paper, thin blue paint, and brushes at a table Child s Process: Use a crayon to write an upper case B on a paper Paint the entire page to reveal the letter Swimming B!

19 B Animal Mural B Materials: Books that contain picture of animals that begin with the letter B Crayons Butcher or bulletin board paper Teacher prep: Gather a variety of books that contain pictures of animals that begin with the letter B Place crayons and a large sheet of butcher paper at a table Display pictures of the animals with books, printouts or photos Child s Process: Make a list of animals that begin with the B sound Some examples are birds, bears, bugs, bees, beavers, bobcats, bunnies, baboons, etc. Draw and label a picture of one of the animals on the long paper

20 B Collage B Materials: Magazines Glue sticks Construction paper Teacher prep: Gather some old magazines Child s Process: Find either the letter B or items that begin with the letter B Cut the letter or pictures out Glue them to a piece of construction paper

21 Paper Plate Bumble Bee B Materials: Paper plates Yellow paint Markers Black construction paper Wax paper Wiggly eyes (optional) Teacher prep: Cut triangles out of the black construction paper for the stinger and circles for a head Cut wax paper wings Child s Process: Paint the paper plate yellow and let dry Draw black stripes on the bee Glue on the head and wiggly eyes Glue on the stinger and wings

22 Bumble Bee on a Flower B Materials: Red, blue, yellow, light blue and green construction paper Wax paper Glue sticks Teacher prep: Cut tulip shapes from red construction paper Cut leaves and stems from green construction paper Cut an oval bee body from yellow construction paper Cut strips for the bee's stripes from black construction paper Cut bee wings from wax paper Child s Process: Collage a bee on a flower on a piece of light blue construction paper

23 Crowns C Materials: Construction paper Markers Stickers Glue Glitter Decorating materials Teacher prep: Cut construction paper crowns Use a zigzag pattern or use pattern scissors Write a letter C on the middle of each crown Child s Process: Stick stickers on the crown Glue glitter, pieces of ribbon, bits of shiny wrapping paper, etc. on to decorate the crowns

24 Soft and Fluffy C C Materials: Yellow construction paper Cotton balls Glue Teacher prep: Cut yellow construction paper C s Place cotton balls and glue at a table Child s Process: Discuss the C sound Name words that begin with the same sound as cotton Dip the cotton balls into glue and stick them to the letter C

25 Colorful Caterpillar C Materials: Green construction paper Pom-poms Glue Wiggly eyes Teacher prep: Cut large leaf shapes out of green construction paper Child s Process: Glue eight pom-poms in a row onto the leaves Glue on small wiggly eyes Great extension activity after reading the Very Hungry Caterpillar Book.

26 Cactus C Materials: Green construction paper Marker Glue Cotton swabs Spaghetti Tissue paper Teacher prep: Place glue, cotton swabs, tissue paper, and small pieces of spaghetti on a table Draw a cactus on several sheets of green construction paper Supply pictures of cactus plants Child s Process: Cut the cactus out with scissors Repeat the C sound as you cut Explain how the stem of the cactus holds water to help it live in hot and dry places Use the cotton swabs to dip into the glue and rub on the cactus Stick pieces of spaghetti to the cactus onto the glue which will be the spines Explain that the spines protect the cactus from being eaten by animals Roll up pieces of tissue paper and glue them to the cactus which are the flowers Explain that the flowers usually only bloom for a few days

27 Daisies D Materials: Construction paper Paper plates Glue Teacher prep: Cut flower petals in a variety of colors Child s Process: Cut out a construction paper circle Glue it to the center of a paper plate Glue petals around the circle to form a daisy Add stems and leaves.

28 Dinosaur Crowns D Materials: Sponges Brown paint Shallow container Paper towels Construction paper Marker Teacher prep: Cut a crown for each child Cut sponges into the shapes of tyrannosaurus dinosaur footprints Fold paper towels in half Place them in shallow container with a small amount of brown paint Child s Process: Cover the crown with dinosaur footprints by pressing the sponge stamps first into the paint and then onto the crowns When the paint has dried, write tyrannosaurus (child's name) on the front of each crown

29 Dotted D s D Materials: Yellow construction paper Dot stickers Teacher prep: Cut a letter D out of yellow construction paper for each child Display a letter D Provide a half sheet of dots for each child Child s Process: Say the letter and its sound Count as you stick a predetermined number of dots onto the letter D

30 Paper Dolls D Materials: Multi-cultural paper Crayons or markers Glue Collage materials Teacher prep: Cut several paper dolls out of multi cultural paper Child s Process: Decorate paper dolls with crayons or markers and collage materials

31 Embellishing E s E Materials: White construction paper Shallow container Plastic egg Paint Teacher prep: Cut out a letter E for each child Child s Process: Trace the letter with your finger as you say it s name Place it in a shallow container (box or tray) Dip a plastic egg in the paint Place it on the paper Roll the egg across the paper by gently tilting the container Remove the paper and allow time for the paint to dry

32 Egghead Puppets E Materials: White construction paper Assortment of color construction paper Glue Craft sticks Tape Marker Teacher prep: Draw an egg shape on a sheet of white construction paper for each child Cut facial features out of different color construction paper Child s Process: Cut out the egg shape Glue colorful construction paper features onto the egg to resemble a face Tape a jumbo craft stick to the back of the egg to make a puppet Allow time for the glue to dry. Use the puppet for dramatic play or as a friend when reviewing the letter E and its sound

33 Elephant Ears E Materials: White and gray construction paper Gray finger paint Stapler Teacher prep: Cut a gray construction paper headband for each child Fit a headband to each child s head and staple Child s Process: Finger paint a sheet of white construction paper gray Let paint dry Cut two elephant ear shapes from the paper Fold a tab on the inside edge of each ear Staple the tabs to opposite sides of a headband sized to fit each child Wear the headband. Say a word If the word begins with the E sound as in elephant, encourage the children to stand up and trumpet like an elephant If the word does not begin with the E sound, encourage them to stay seated

34 Everything E s E Materials: Construction paper Craft sticks Blunt-end toothpicks Penne pasta Unsharpened pencils Container Teacher prep: Cut construction paper into strips Place in a container a variety of items conducive to forming an uppercase E, such as craft sticks, blunt-end toothpicks, penne pasta, unsharpened pencils, and constructions paper strips Place the container at a table Child s Process: Choose supplies and manipulate them to form several Es on the tabletop Observe each child s work Have each child whisper the E sound in your ear before placing the supplies back in the container

35 What s in Your Egg E Materials: Paper Markers Tape Teacher prep: Write Inside my egg there is a on a sheet of paper for each child Draw an egg shape on a different sheet of paper for each child Child s Process: Draw a picture of whatever you want to hatch out of your egg Label it Cut the egg shape to cover the drawing Tape it on so the egg is a flap that can be lifted up

36 Eggs E Materials: Plastic eggs Yellow pom poms Easter grass Orange construction paper Wiggly eyes Glue Stickers Teacher prep: Purchase plastic eggs and Easter grass Child s Process: Glue Easter-egg grass in half of an egg Make a chick by gluing two pom poms together Make a tiny face on the top ball by gluing wiggly eyes and a construction paper beak Put the chick in the egg Use stickers to decorate the outside of the egg

37 Eskimos E Materials: Construction paper Cotton balls Glue Crayons Teacher prep: Draw a large round Eskimo face shape on a sheet of construction paper Child s Process: Cut out the large round shape for the face of an Eskimo Glue white cotton balls around the face for the fur of a hood Color on other features

38 Paper Plate Elephant E Materials: Paper plates Gray construction paper Wiggly eyes Grey paint Containers Glue Teacher prep: Pour gray paint in containers and place at a table Cut out two gray construction paper ears for each child Child s Process: Paint the paper plate gray Let paint dry Glue on construction paper ears and wiggly eyes Cut out a circle from the center of the plate This is where the children stick their arms through to make the trunk!

39 Fantastic F s F Materials: Rubber stamps Stamp pads Construction paper Teacher prep: Place an assortment of rubber stamps depicting items that begin with the f sound, such as a fox, five, four, a fish, a flower, or a frog on a table Supply colorful stamp pads Cut a construction paper F for each child Child s Process: Stamp an assortment of pictures on the F cutout Name each picture Verify the beginning sound

40 Fish Puppet F Materials: Construction paper Crayons Glue Brown paper bag Blue crepe paper Assorted craft supplies Teacher prep: Draw a fish outline on construction paper for each child Child s Process: Cut the fish out Write the letter F on the fish and say the f sound Color the fish Decorate it as desired Glue the fish to the paper bag so its mouth points toward the close end of the bag When the glue dries the children can put their hand in the bag to move the fish

41 Finger Painting F Materials: Finger paint paper Finger paint Shallow containers Teacher prep: Pour finger paint into shallow containers and place at a table with paper For the younger children have stickers of F shapes to add to their paintings Child s Process: Finger paint things that begin with F, such as flowers, fish, frogs, etc.

42 Fireworks F Materials: Brillo pads Paint Shallow trays Paper towels Black construction paper Teacher prep: Mix tempera paint in a tray Add a paper towel to the tray making a stamp pad Paper towel should be moist but not soaked Child s Process: On black construction paper make fireworks Touch a brillo pad in paint Press in on the paper Gold bio color paint really looks spectacular Add glitter to the paint which is a great effect on the black paper

43 Paper Plate Fish F Materials: Paper plates Watercolor paint Brushes Container of water Construction paper (blue, green or white) Glue Markers Teacher prep: Cut out the shape of a fish from a paper plate for each child Child s Process: Paint the fish with water color paint and let dry Use markers to add eyes, scales and gills to the fish Glue the fish onto a sheet of construction paper Draw details such as underwater plants and other sea creatures onto the paper

44 Funny Fingerprints F Materials: Paper Paint Sponge Plastic tub Markers Teacher prep: Cut a sponge to fit inside the tub Place the sponge inside the tub Saturate sponge with paint to make a printing pad Child s Process: Press your fingertip into the pad Press your fingertip onto a paper to make fingerprints Use markers to draw things such as funny animals, people or funny insects You can also do funny foot prints if you are feeling brave!

45 Face Paint F Materials: Face paint pencils Teacher prep: Purchase face paint pencils Child s Process: Paint ferocious felines, fearless firefighters, funny fish, funny face clowns, or anything else you can come up with!

46 F Collage F Materials: Magazines Old cards Glue Paper Teacher prep: Cut pictures from a magazine or old cards of things that begin with F Child s Process: Glue the pictures onto construction paper to make a collage of F items

47 Fancy Feet Butterflies F Materials: Construction paper Pencil Glue Glitter Markers Teacher prep: Child s Process: Stand one at a time on a piece of paper with your feet slightly apart Trace around the child's feet to make "butterfly wings." Draw a butterfly body between each pair of wings Add antennae and a smiling face Decorate the butterflies with crayons Brush glue over the butterfly Sprinkle it with glitter

48 Glittering G s G Materials: Construction paper Glue Gold glitter Shallow pan Teacher prep: Cut a construction paper copy letter G for each child Child s Process: Cut out the letter G Discuss the letter G Say the beginning sound you hear in gold Brush glue on the G Place it in a shallow pan Sprinkle glitter on it Shake off the excess glitter

49 Galloping Goat Puppets G Materials: Large piece of paper Construction paper Tape Crayons Pens Pencils Teacher prep: Cut a construction paper goat for each child Write the word goat on a large piece of paper Child s Process: Point out the letter and sound correlation Give each child a goat pattern Color it Tape a craft stick to the back of the goat to make a puppet Pretend to make the puppets gallop as you say the g sound

50 Giraffe Puppets G Materials: Yellow construction paper Small lunch size bags Glue Markers or crayons Teacher prep: Cut a giraffe body and head separately for each child Child s Process: Glue a body on the bottom of the bag Glue a head onto the top of the bag Glue them so when the children put their hand inside bag it looks like the giraffe has a head on top of the neck Decorate their giraffe with crayons or markers

51 Ghost Suckers G Materials: Tootsie Pops White tissue paper Rubber bands Markers Teacher prep: Purchase tootsie pops Child s Process: Cover a Tootsie Pop with a white tissue Tie off the sucker around the stick with a rubber band Draw a ghost face with markers

52 Gumdrop Structures G Materials: Gumdrops Toothpicks Paper plates Teacher prep: Purchase gumdrops Child s Process: On a paper plate create a structure by poking the toothpicks into the gumdrops

53 Green Collage G Materials: Magazines Glue Paper Teacher prep: Gather magazines Child s Process: Cut pictures of green items out of a magazine Glue them onto a piece of paper Great collage idea to emphasis the color green.

54 Gingerbread Man G Materials: Brown construction paper or brown grocery bag Marker Collage materials Glue Teacher prep: Draw a large gingerbread shape on a sheet of brown construction paper for each child Child s Process: Cut out the gingerbread man Decorate it with glue and collage materials

55 Galloping Goat Puppets G Materials: Large piece of paper Construction paper Tape Crayons Pens Pencils Teacher prep: Cut a construction paper goat for each child Write the word goat on a large piece of paper Child s Process: Point out the letter and sound correlation Give each child a goat pattern Color it Tape a craft stick to the back of the goat to make a puppet Pretend to make the puppets gallop as you say the g sound

56 Giraffe Puppets G Materials: Yellow construction paper Small lunch size bags Glue Markers or crayons Teacher prep: Cut a giraffe body and head separately for each child Child s Process: Glue a body on the bottom of the bag Glue a head onto the top of the bag Glue them so when the children put their hand inside bag it looks like the giraffe has a head on top of the neck Decorate their giraffe with crayons or markers

57 Ghost Suckers G Materials: Tootsie Pops White tissue paper Rubber bands Markers Teacher prep: Purchase tootsie pops Child s Process: Cover a Tootsie Pop with a white tissue Tie off the sucker around the stick with a rubber band Draw a ghost face with markers

58 Gumdrop Structures G Materials: Gumdrops Toothpicks Paper plates Teacher prep: Purchase gumdrops Child s Process: On a paper plate create a structure by poking the toothpicks into the gumdrops

59 Green Collage G Materials: Magazines Glue Paper Teacher prep: Gather magazines Child s Process: Cut pictures of green items out of a magazine Glue them onto a piece of paper Great collage idea to emphasis the color green.

60 Hearty H s H Materials: White construction paper Marker Heart stamps Ink pads Heart stickers Teacher prep: Purchase or make heart stamps Gather stamp pads Purchase heart shaped stickers Draw an outline of the letter H for each child Child s Process: Cut out the letter H Stamp hearts on the cutout Attach stickers to it Each time you make a print or add a sticker, say the h sound

61 Hula Skirt H Materials: Grocery bags Yarn Stapler Markers Paint, Glue, Glitter Foam flowers Teacher prep: Cut the top off the bag for each child Cut strips up leaving enough to fold over at the top Fold the top over putting yarn on the inside of the fold Staple the top to hold the yarn in The yarn works as a belt to keep the hula skirt up Child s Process: Decorate their skirts

62 Heart Man H Materials: Construction paper Glue Markers Teacher prep: Cut a large heart shape out of construction paper for each child Cut several strips of paper, long pieces for the legs and shorter pieces for the arms Fold the strips of paper back and forth Cut out shoes and hands for each child Child s Process: Assemble the heart man Use the markers to draw a face

63 Holey Hearts H Materials: Pink construction paper White or yellow construction paper Hole punchers Glue Teacher prep: Cut a large pink construction paper heart for each child Gather several hole punchers Place the cutouts and several hole punchers at a table Child s Process: Punch holes around the edge of the heart cutout As you punch, name different objects that begin with the letter H Glue the heart to a sheet of white or yellow colored sheet of construction paper to show off the holes

64 Hand Prints H Materials: Clay Stamp pads Paint Paper Pencils Teacher prep: Gather materials Offer selections, talk about different textures and art medium Child s Process: Choose your materials Use stamp pads Use paint Trace and cut out your hands

65 Paper Plate and Bowl Hat H Materials: Paper plates Bowls Stapler Paint Hole punch Ribbon Teacher prep: Cut out the inner circle of a paper plate Staple a paper bowl to the paper plate ring Child s Process: Paint the hat and let dry Add other decorations Punch a hole on both sides of the brim with a hole punch Tie on a piece of ribbon long enough to tie under chin

66 Horse Shoes H Materials: Cardstock Aluminum foil Teacher prep: Cut several horse shoe shapes out of cardstock Wrap strips of aluminum foil around the horse shoe to replicate a shiny metal horseshoe Use a dowel to create a base Child s Process: Take turns throwing the horse shoes Play in teams to earn points-closest to the base.

67 Horse Shoes H Materials: Cardstock Aluminum foil Teacher prep: Cut several horse shoe shapes out of cardstock Wrap strips of aluminum foil around the horse shoe to replicate a shiny metal horseshoe Use a dowel to create a base Child s Process: Take turns throwing the horse shoes Play in teams to earn points-closest to the base.

68 Hula Skirt H Materials: Grocery bags Yarn Stapler Markers Paint, Glue, Glitter Foam flowers Teacher prep: Cut the top off the bag for each child Cut strips up leaving enough to fold over at the top Fold the top over putting yarn on the inside of the fold Staple the top to hold the yarn in The yarn works as a belt to keep the hula skirt up Child s Process: Decorate their skirts

69 Heart Man H Materials: Construction paper Glue Markers Teacher prep: Cut a large heart shape out of construction paper for each child Cut several strips of paper, long pieces for the legs and shorter pieces for the arms Fold the strips of paper back and forth Cut out shoes and hands for each child Child s Process: Assemble the heart man Use the markers to draw a face

70 Hand Prints H Materials: Clay Stamp pads Paint Paper Pencils Teacher prep: Gather materials Offer selections, talk about different textures and art medium Child s Process: Choose your materials Use stamp pads Use paint Trace and cut out your hands

71 Insect Collage I Materials: Green construction paper Insect stickers Tape Teacher prep: Purchase insect stickers Cut a green construction paper letter I for each child Write the word insect in large letters on a sheet of paper and display it Child s Process: Look at the word insect and point out the letter sound connection Use your finger to trace the I on the paper Softly say insect as you apply several stickers to the letter I

72 Inchworm Puppet I Materials: Green construction paper Markers Large craft sticks Tape Teacher prep: Cut a green construction paper inchworm for each child Child s Process: Personalize the inchworm by coloring it Add facial features Tape a large craft stick to the back of it making it a puppet Look for objects whose names begin with the letter I

73 Ice Painting I Materials: Ice trays Water Plastic wrap Craft sticks Bio Color Paint Teacher prep: Fill ice cube trays with bio color paint Cover them with plastic wrap Insert a craft stick through the wrap into each compartment Freeze the trays Child s Process: Paint with the ice cube painters on finger paint paper Repeat the I sound in the word ice Name other words that begin like ice as you paint

74 Igloo I Materials: Sugar cubes Frosting Paper plates Teacher prep: Purchase sugar cubes and frosting Talk about how Igloos are made and how they provide shelter for Eskimos Provide pictures or books of examples of igloo homes Child s Process: Make an igloo on a paper plate using sugar cubes and frosting

75 Iridescent Painting I Materials: Glue Black construction paper Iridescent glitter Teacher prep: None needed Child s Process: Draw a thick line of glue across the top of a black piece of construction paper Pick the paper up and let the glue run down the page Sprinkle with iridescent glitter

76 Paper Ice Cream Cones I Materials: Construction paper Glue Teacher prep: Cut a long triangle out of brown construction for each child Cut several circles of different colors of construction paper for each child Cut a small red circle to make a cherry for each child Child s Process: Glue your ice cream cone together: triangle, circle, circle, cherry

77 Insect Collage I Materials: Green construction paper Insect stickers Tape Teacher prep: Purchase insect stickers Cut a green construction paper letter I for each child Write the word insect in large letters on a sheet of paper and display it Child s Process: Look at the word insect and point out the letter sound connection Use your finger to trace the I on the paper Softly say insect as you apply several stickers to the letter I

78 Jeweled J s J Materials: Construction paper Foil Glue Teacher prep: Cut a supply of small jewel shapes from shiny foil wrapping paper Cut a construction paper letter J for each child Child s Process: Say the word jewel Discuss the beginning letter and sound you hear in this word Glue jewel shapes on the J

79 Jet in the Sky Writing J Materials: Large sheet of paper Marker Finger paint paper Blue or black finger paint Teacher prep: Child s Process: Write a large J on a piece of large paper Each child then write a J in the air as they say the J sound Spread finger paint across a paper to make a daytime or a nighttime sky Pretend one of your fingers is a jet swooping down onto the paper and write an uppercase and lowercase J

80 Jack O Lantern Puppets J Materials: Orange and black construction paper Glue Large craft sticks Tape Teacher prep: Cut an orange construction paper pumpkin for each child Child s Process: Cut eyes, nose and a jack o lantern mouth out of black construction paper Glue the facial features onto your pumpkin Tape a large craft stick to the back making it into a puppet

81 Jewelry J Materials: Beads Paper bowls String or yarn Teacher prep: Cut a string for each child Place some beads in a bowl for each child Child s Process: String beads onto the string or yarn

82 Jack o Lantern Shakers J Materials: Paper plates Orange paint Green construction paper Stapler Beans Black markers Teacher prep: Cut a green stem for each pumpkin Put two paper plates together adding a green stem between the plates Staple around the edge leaving space to add beans inside Child s Process: Add beans inside the two paper plates Finish stapling it closed Paint the paper plates orange Let dry Decorate with black markers

83 Junk Art J Materials: Random items Teacher prep: Place several random items such as bottle caps, empty clean milk jugs or cartons, aluminum pie plates, lids, etc. Child s Process: Make creatures out of the junk

84 Kindness K Materials: Book about being kind Paper Crayons Teacher prep: Purchase a book about kindness and being kind Child s Process Read the book about kindness Discuss what kindness means Draw a picture of being kind

85 Book of Kisses K Materials: Construction paper White paper Markers Stapler Lipstick Teacher prep: Purchase lipstick Make each child a book by cutting construction paper and white paper in half Staple a few sheets of white paper inside two sheets of construction paper making a book Write on the cover s Book of Kisses Child s Process Decorate the pages with markers Color your lips with lipstick Kiss the pages of your book Write your name on the front cover

86 Standing Kitty Cats K Materials: Paper plates Construction paper Tape Markers Yarn Paint Glue Teacher prep: Cut a pie piece shaped section out of every paper plate for each child Make them into cones by joining the two straight edges together and tape them Cut a construction paper cat head and legs for each child Child s Process Draw a face on the kitty head Paint the cone shaped kitty body Let dry Glue the head and legs onto your kitty body Attach a yarn tail

87 Koala Mask K Materials: Paper plates Large craft sticks Black and white paint Black marker Glue Koala story book Tape Teacher prep: Purchase a book about koala bears Cut construction paper koala ears and nose for each child Cut two eye holes out of the paper plate for each child Mix black and white paint to make grey paint Child s Process Read the koala story Discuss koala bears: what life is like for them, what they eat, where they live, etc. Paint the paper plate Glue on ears and a nose Let dry Draw a mouth on the mask Tape a large craft stick to the back of the mask

88 Kites Flying K Materials: Construction paper Yarn Markers Stickers Tape Teacher prep: Purchase sticker Cut a construction paper diamond for each child Cut several construction paper bows Cut a piece of yarn for each child Child s Process Decorate the kite using markers and sticker s Tape a piece of yarn to the back of it as the tail Tape construction paper bows onto the tail Run and fly your kite holding it by the yarn tail

89 Lovely Ladybug L Materials: White construction paper Ladybug stamp Ink pad Teacher prep: Purchase lady bug stamps Draw a letter L on a piece of white construction paper for each child Place red ink pad and lady bug stamps at a table Child s Process: Cut out the letter L Stamp ladybugs on the letter L Softly say other words that begin with the letter L while stamping like leap, love, like, luck, etc. Optional supply-download and print the KidsPark ladybug icon in 1 or 2 size, cut out and glue on paper. Thumbprints in red ink make great ladybug bodies. Add black dots and antennas.

90 Lamb Puppets L Materials: White construction paper Cotton balls Glue Markers Large craft sticks Teacher prep: Cut a white construction paper lamb for each child Place cotton balls, markers, and glue at a table Child s Process: Lightly paint the body of the lamb cutout with glue Gently pull apart cotton balls Press cotton balls into the glue Place cotton balls on the glue until the body is covered Let dry Use the markers to draw facial features Tape a craft stick on the back to make it a puppet Write the letter L on the back of the lamb and say its sound Use as a prop with the Nursery Rhyme- Mary had a little lamb.

91 Lacing L s L Materials: Poster board Hole punch Yarn Tape Teacher prep: Cut a poster board letter L for each child Hole punch around the edges Tie a length of yarn to one hole Wrap the other end of the yarn length with tape to prevent fraying Child s Process: Lace the yarn through each hole to get a feel for the letters shape

92 Potato Lady Bugs L Materials: Black crayons Construction paper Red paint Potatoes Knife Teacher prep: Cut a few potatoes in half Place red paint in a shallow container Child s Process: Draw black spots on a piece of construction paper with a black crayon Dip the potato half in red paint Stamp the potato over the black spots Let dry The crayon will resist the paint and make ladybugs

93 Paper Plate Lions L Materials: Paper plates Yellow paint Orange construction paper Glue Markers Teacher prep: Cut several 2 x 3 strips of orange construction paper for each child Child s Process: Paint a paper plate yellow Glue the orange strips of paper all around the plate to make the lion's mane Let dry Draw on a face with a marker

94 Finger Print Lady Bugs L Materials: Green construction paper Red paint Black markers Teacher prep: Cut out a large leaf from green construction paper for each child Child s Process: Dip your fingertip into red paint and stamp the leaf Let dry Draw in spots with marker Another option is to glue strips of green construction paper onto a piece of white construction paper to resemble blades of grass Stamp fingerprints on the grass

95 Leaves Placemat L Materials: Leaves Contact paper Teacher prep: Gather leaves Cut two pieces of contact paper about two feel long for each child Child s Process: Remove the backing from one piece of contact paper Stick the leaves randomly onto the sticky side of the contact paper Peel off the second piece of contact paper Cover the leaves with it to seat them in between the contact paper sheets Trim around the edges Option to use fancy edged scissors to cut the edges of the placemat

96 Mask M Materials: Paper plates Craft sticks Tape Decorating materials Glue Teacher prep: Cut out openings for eyes, nose and mouth in a paper plate for each child Place a variety of decorating materials and glue on a table Child s Process: Decorate the mask Attach a craft stick to the back with tape

97 Magic Wands M Materials: Straws Different colors of crepe paper Tape Teacher prep: Tear crepe paper into long strips Child s Process: Tape different color crepe paper to straw

98 Macaroni Necklaces M Materials: Macaroni Food coloring or liquid watercolor paint Yarn Teacher prep: Soak macaroni in food coloring or liquid water color paint Let dry Child s Process: String macaroni on a piece of yarn Tie into a necklace Turn this into a math activity by having children count the macaroni as they string it or have them string a designated number of macaroni onto the yarn

99 Musical Marble Painting M Materials: Marbles Paint Cups Spoons Deep container Construction paper Music Teacher prep: Place different color paint in each cup Drop a marble and place a spoon in each cup Cut each child a construction paper letter M Child s Process: Place your letter M into the deep container Scoop some marbles covered in paint onto your letter M Play some music Dance as you gently shake the container side to side

100 Macaroni Art M Materials: Sheets of heavier construction paper Assorted pasta shapes (or you could just use plain macaroni) Glue Markers Teacher prep: Purchase macaroni Child s Process: Glue the macaroni to a paper Let it dry Color the macaroni with markers

101 Bean Maze M Materials: Pinto beans Construction paper Glue Marker Teacher prep: Purchase beans Child s Process: Draw a maze on a sheet of construction paper Glue beans onto the lines Use little people to navigate the maze

102 Mouse Headbands M Materials: Gray and pink construction paper Stapler Glue Markers Glue gun (optional) Pompom balls Teacher prep: Cut a 2 wide headband out of the gray construction paper for each child Fit a headband on each child s head and staple Cut two circles per headband about 3-4 in diameter out of gray construction paper for the ears Cut two tear drop shapes out of pink construction paper to fit inside the gray ears for each child Child s Process: Glue the pink onto the gray ears Staple the ears onto back of the headbands Glue the small black pompoms onto the white pompoms Glue the white pompoms onto the front of the headband for the mouse's nose Draw whiskers and eyes with markers It is an option to glue the pompoms with a glue gun so they will stay in place and dry quickly

103 Medals M Materials: Poster board Hole punch Ribbon Glitter Glue Teacher prep: Cut a poster board circle for each child Punch a hole on the edge of each circle Child s Process: Brush glue onto the circle Sprinkle glitter on the glue Let dry Place ribbon through the hole to make the medal into a necklace

104 Monsters M Materials: Paper Markers Teacher prep: Place materials on a table Child s Process: Draw a monster Discuss their ideas about monsters Read the favorite children s book-there s a Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer Under My Bed Watch your favorite scene from Monsters, Inc

105 Marshmallow Prints M Materials: Dark construction paper Large marshmallow White paint Shallow container Teacher prep: Cut a dark construction paper letter M out for each child Supply each child with a large marshmallow Put white paint into a shallow container Child s Process: Discuss the beginning letter and sound in marshmallow Dip one end of the marshmallow in the paint Press it on the paper M as you say the m sound Continue to make several prints on the paper Let Dry Use a marker to write an uppercase M on a few of the marshmallow prints

106 Mosaic Masterpieces M Materials: Various colors of construction paper White paper Glue Large sheet of paper Marker Teacher prep: Cut various colors of construction paper into irregular shaped pieces Write the word mosaic on a large sheet of paper and post Child s Process: Explain that a mosaic is a picture made up of small colored pieces Point out the beginning sound in mosaic Identify the initial consonant Sort the pieces by colors Arranges them on a sheet of white paper to create a mosaic Glues the pieces in place

107 Sewing Mittens M Materials: Construction paper Hole punch Yarn Tape Markers Teacher prep: Cut out two mittens for each child Punch evenly spaced holes around the perimeter of each mitten Thread one end of a yarn length through a hole Tie it in place Wrap a piece of tape around the other end of the yarn to make lancing easier Child s Process: Name the beginning letter and listen for its sound as you say Mitten. Lace the yarn through the holes When complete tie the yarn in place Use a marker to write an uppercase and a lowercase M on the mitten Decorate the other side

108 Necklaces N Materials: Fruit loops String Paper bowls Teacher prep: Purchase fruit loops Cut a string for each child Pour cereal into bowls Child s Process: Make a necklace using Fruit Loops Create a pattern or sort the cereal before making the necklace

109 Name Mobiles N Materials: Construction paper Hole punch Marker Yarn Teacher prep: Cut a construction paper rectangle for each child Cut several different shape construction paper pieces Punch a hole in the top and bottom of each shape Write my name is on both sides of the rectangle shape Child s Process: Write your name on both sides several of the shapes Attach the yarn to the different shape pieces Attach t he pieces to the rectangle Attach a piece of yarn to the top of the rectangle so you can hang the mobile

110 Neckties N Materials: Poster board Scrap fabric Elastic Hole punch Glue Teacher prep: Cut a necktie out of poster board for each child Cut the scrap fabric into small pieces Punch two holes in each necktie Tie a piece of elastic in the holes so the tie can be worn around a child s neck Child s Process: Glue scrap fabric pieces to the necktie shape to decorate it Let dry Wear your tie

111 Noise Makers N Materials: Small paper plates Beans Stapler Paint Glitter Teacher prep: Purchase beans Staple a set of two paper plates together with beans in middle of them for each child Child s Process: Paint the noise maker Sprinkle glitter on it Let dry Use to make noises and dance to music with

112 Noise Makers N Materials: Small paper plates Beans Stapler Paint Glitter Teacher prep: Purchase beans Staple a set of two paper plates together with beans in middle of them for each child Child s Process: Paint the noise maker Sprinkle glitter on it Let dry Use to make noises and dance to music with

113 N is for Newspaper N Materials: Poster board Glue Newspaper Teacher prep: Cut a poster board letter N for each child Tear newspaper into small pieces Child s Process: Glue pieces of newspaper onto your letter N until it is completely covered Discuss words that begin with the letter N

114 Nutrition N Materials: Magazines Paper plates Glue sticks Teacher prep: Gather magazines Child s Process: Make a list of healthy foods Cut pictures of healthy foods out of magazines to glue on a paper plate

115 Night Sky N Materials: Sponges Star cookie cutter White paint Paper plates Black construction paper Glitter Teacher prep: Trace around the star cookie cutters on thin sponges Cut out the shapes Pour white paint onto a paper plate and place on a table Child s Process: Dip the sponge shapes into paint Press them on paper to make star prints Sprinkle glitter while the paint is still wet

116 Oodles of Noodles N Materials: Variety of dry noodles Poster board Glue Markers Teacher prep: Purchase a variety of dry noodles Cut a piece of poster board for each child Draw a large outline of a letter N on each piece Child s Process: Color the letter N Glue dry noodles along the outline of the letter N

117 Paper Bag Octopus O Materials: Small paper bags Newspaper Rubber bands Paint Markers Crepe paper Stapler Teacher prep: Gather newspaper Child s Process: Stuff a small paper bag with newspaper Wrap a rubber band around the top to close it Paint the bag Let dry Draw a face on the bag with a black marker Staple 8 long streamers into the closed end of the bag

118 Oscar the Grouch O Materials: Film canisters Green pompons Wiggly eyes Glue String Teacher prep: Gather a film canister for each child Child s Process: Pour a small amount of glue into the canister Add a green pompon Glue some wiggly eyes on it Glue the film canister lid on top (leave the eyes visible) Tie a string around the canister to make it into a necklace

119 Owl Puppets O Materials: Construction paper Glue Large craft sticks Markers Teacher prep: Cut an owl shape and two large round eyes out of construction paper for each child Child s Process: Glue eyes onto the owl Decorate it with markers Tape a large craft stick to the back of the owl making it into a puppet

120 Oysters O Materials: Paper plates Paint Cotton balls Eyes Glue Teacher prep: Child s Process: Fold a small paper plate in half Glue a cotton ball to the inside Paint the outside Glue eyes on top

121 O Prints O Materials: Paint Shallow containers O shape items White construction paper Teacher prep: Gather some O shaped items such as toilet paper tubes, plastic bottles, straws, butter tubs, lids, etc. Pour different colors of tempera paint into shallow containers Cut a white construction paper O out of white construction paper for each child Child s Process: Print O's of various colors on your letter O Dip the open ends of the objects into the paint Pres them on the paper

122 Fruity O Necklaces O Materials: Fruit ring cereal Paper bowls String Teacher prep: Purchase cereal Pour some cereal in a bowl for each child Cut a string for each child Child s Process: Sort the colors String the cereal into a pattern Tie into a necklace

123 Orange Collage O Materials: Magazines Orange construction paper Glue sticks Teacher prep: Draw a large O on a sheet of construction paper for each child Child s Process: Cut out the letter O Search for items in the magazines that start with the letter O Cut them out Glue them onto your orange letter O

124 Only O s O Materials: Construction paper Hole reinforcements Teacher prep: Purchase hole reinforcements Cut a construction paper O for each child Child s Process: Trace the letter O with your finger as you say its name Stick several little Os to the cutout

125 Purple P s P Materials: White construction paper Marker Glue Purple collage items Teacher prep: Draw a letter P on a piece of white construction paper for each child Gather purple collage items such as pipe cleaners, pompoms, tissue paper, paint, glitter Child s Process: Cut out the letter P Glue purple collage items on the letter P Say the word purple while listening carefully for the letter P

126 Pussy Willow Plants P Materials: Light blue construction paper Brown markers Gray paint A pussy willow Vase Shallow container Teacher prep: Gather a pussy willow and a vase Place the pussy willow in the vase so it can be seen and touched Give each child a sheet of light blue construction paper Pour gray paint into a shallow container (mix black and white paint) Child s Process: Use a brown marker to draw several different branches on the paper Dip a finger into a shallow container of gray paint Make prints along the branches to resemble pussy willows

127 Pig Puppets P Materials: Pink construction paper Tape Large craft sticks Dixie cups Glue Permanent marker and washable markers Pink paint Containers Teacher prep: Draw a pig face on a piece of pink construction paper for each child Pour paint into containers Child s Process: Cut out your pig face Tape a large craft stick to the back of the face making it into a puppet Paint a Dixie cup with pink paint Glue the cup onto the front of the puppet to resemble a snout Let dry Carefully use permanent marker to draw nostrils on the snout Use markers to draw eyes on your pig

128 Purple Grapes P Materials: Construction paper Green marker Purple paint Shallow container Teacher prep: Draw a grape vine on a sheet of construction paper for each child Pour paint into shallow container Child s Process: Dip your finger into the purple paint Press your finger around the vine on the sheet of construction paper to make purple grapes

129 Painting P Materials: Various painting materials Teacher prep: Gather materials Child s Process: Try different types of painting Pudding Finger Feet Brushes Car Splatter Sponge Purple & pink painting for letter P

130 Pinwheels P Materials: Paper Crayons Pen Pins Unsharpened pencils Teacher prep: Cut a piece of paper into a square for each child Mark an X from corner to corner on each square piece of paper Cut on the lines almost to the center Child s Process: Color the paper with crayons Attach every other corner piece to the center Fasten a pin through the center of the pinwheel into the eraser of the unsharpened pencil

131 Paper Bag Puppet P Materials: Paper bags Construction paper Glue Collage materials Markers Teacher prep: Make an animal or person paper bag puppet Cut a head and a body for each child Gather collage materials Child s Process: Glue the head to the bottom side of the paper bag Glue the body onto the bag below the head Decorate using markers Decorate using glue and collage materials Idea: Make a panda bear paper bag puppet

132 Pasta Necklace P Materials: Rigatoni pasta Yarn Rubbing alcohol Food coloring Tape Teacher prep: Purchase pasta Dye rigatoni pasta different colors by using a mixture of rubbing alcohol and food coloring Let dry Cut each child a piece of yarn Tape one side of the yarn to the table Child s Process: Thread the pasta onto the yarn Tie the ends of the yarn together making them into necklaces

133 Footprint Penguin P Materials: Black paint White and orange construction paper Wiggly eyes Shallow container Teacher prep: Cut beaks out of orange construction paper Cut oval tummies out of white construction paper Pour paint into shallow container Child s Process: Dip each child's foot into black paint Step on a sheet of white construction paper Glue on eyes, an orange beak and a white oval tummy

134 Pumpkin Pie Play Dough P Materials: 5 1/2 Cups Flour 2 Cups Salt 8 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 Cups Oil 1 (1 1/2 ounces) container pumpkin pie spice Orange Food Coloring (2 parts yellow, 1 part red) 4 Cups Water Skillet Teacher prep: Purchase materials Child s Process: Mix all ingredients together Cook and stir over medium heat until all lumps disappear Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is smooth Enjoy Store in airtight container

135 Quirky Q s Q Materials: White construction paper Feathers Paint Containers Teacher prep: Cut a white construction paper letter Q for each child Pour paint into a container Child s Process: Trace your finger over the letter as you say the letters name aloud Dip the point of a feather into the paint Use the feather to write an uppercase and lowercase Q on the Q cutout Re-dip the feather tip as needed and continue to write letter Q on the cutout

136 Nice Quilt Q Materials: Construction paper Wrapping paper Glue Markers Quilt Teacher prep: Bring in a quilt to share Cut several different types of colorful wrapping paper into three inch squares Cut a nine inch square and a three inch square out of construction paper for each child Child s Process: Choose several wrapping paper squares Position the squares on the nine inch square Glue them in place Write an upper and lowercase Q on the three inch construction paper square Glue it to the center of the quilt block

137 Quail Puppet Q Materials: White construction paper Marker Large sheet of paper Picture of a quail Crayons Feathers Glue Large craft sticks Tape Teacher prep: Cut a white construction paper quail for each child Write the word quail on a large piece of paper Circle the qu Child s Process: Show the word with the picture of a quail Discuss the word and the picture Use crayons to add facial features to your quail cut out Glue feathers on the cut out Let dry Tape a large craft stick to the back making it into a puppet

138 Quill Pen Q Materials: Straws Construction paper Markers Tape Black paint Paper Teacher prep: Cut the tip of a straw at an angle (forms the writing end) for each child Cut a construction paper feather for each child Child s Process: Color your feather with markers Tape the feather to a straw Dip the quill pen into black paint Use your quill pen to write on paper

139 Felt Quilt Q Materials: Felt Glue Teacher prep: Cut several different color pieces of felt into three inch squares Cut a nine inch square of felt for each child Child s Process: Choose several felt squares Position the squares on the nine inch square into a design Glue them into a quilt

140 Queen Crown Q Materials: Construction paper Collage materials Glue Markers Stapler Teacher prep: Cut a construction paper crown for each child Child s Process: Decorate the crowns with the collage materials and markers Staple the crown to fit around each child s head

141 All About Me Quilt Q Materials: Photos Scrapbook materials Glue Hole punch Yarn Poster board Teacher prep: Ask parents to send in a few pictures of their child to use for a craft Purchase scrapbook materials Cut a poster board square for each child Child s Process: Design a quilt block with scrapbooking materials and the photos Let dry Hole punch around the edge of the square Lace yarn through the hole punches Tie the squares together making them into a quilt Hang in the center

142 Q Tip Crafts Q Materials: Q-tips Other materials Teacher prep: Gather materials Child s Process: Paint with Q-tips Glue Q-tips into a skeleton or into a snowflake Make structures out of Q-tips and play dough or clay Glue with Q-tips

143 Quaker Oatmeal Play Dough Q Materials: 1 part flour 1 part water 2 parts oatmeal Bowl Teacher prep: Purchase materials Child s Process: Mix all ingredients until smooth Knead Non-edible, but not toxic if eaten by mistake.

144 Queen Bee Q Materials: Yellow and black construction paper Wax paper Crayons Glue Teacher prep: Cut a bee body and stripes out of yellow and black construction paper for each child Cut two wax paper wings for each child Child s Process: Discuss queen bees and what their job is Glue the stripes on the bee body Glue the wings on the bee Draw a crown on the bee making it a queen

145 Rice R Materials: Red construction paper Marker Glue Rice Shallow container Teacher prep: Draw a large letter R on a sheet of red construction paper for each child Place a shallow bowl of rice and glue on a table Child s Process: Cut out the letter R Discuss the letter R Say the beginning sound you hear in rice and red Spread glue on the cutout Carefully sprinkle on the rice

146 Rabbit Puppet R Materials: Construction paper Crayons Glue Decorating materials Large craft sticks Tape Teacher prep: Cut a construction paper rabbit for each child Child s Process: Discuss the sound you hear at the beginning of rabbit Color the rabbit Glue on decorate materials Tape a large craft stick on the back of the rabbit making it into a puppet

147 Rattle Snake R Materials: Small paper plate Paint Sticker eyes Red curling ribbon Tape Teacher prep: Cut and curl a piece of red curling ribbon for each child Child s Process: Paint both sides of a paper plate green Let dry Cut plate starting at outer edge and spiraling towards the center Stop cutting when you get about 4 or 5 inches from the center The center of the plate will be the snake's head Stick sticker eyes on your snake Tape on the red curly ribbon tongue

148 Rainbow Spin Art R Materials: Paint White construction paper Glue Cotton balls Containers Spoons Salad spinner Teacher prep: Cut a rainbow with a cloud shape out of white construction paper for each child Pour red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple paint into separate containers Child s Process: Place a rainbow cut out into salad spinner Scoop each color of paint onto the rainbow Place lid on spinner Count as you spin 15 times Uncover spinner Remove rainbow Glue cotton balls onto the cloud Can also be done using the marble paint technique

149 Painting with Radishes R Materials: Radishes Knife Paper Red crayons Paint Shallow container Teacher prep: Cut radishes in half with a sharp knife Fill shallow container with paint Draw a large letter R with a red crayon on a sheet of paper for each child Child s Process: Dip radish halves in red paint Stamp along the crayon line to make a Radish R

150 Rectangles R Materials: Construction paper Glue Teacher prep: Cut a supply of rectangles: big, little, thin and fat Child s Process: Glue a collage of rectangles Include big, little, thin and fat rectangles

151 Rubbings R Materials: White construction paper Various items Tape Pencil Crayons Teacher prep: Gather materials Tape various small objects on a table For example coins, paper clips, rulers, etc. Child s Process: Place a white piece of construction paper over an object Rub over the object with a pencil Discuss various textures that the objects have Play a guessing game Place an object under a paper without secretly Guess what it is as you rub it and it starts to appear

152 Fruit Loop Rainbow R Materials: Fruit ring cereal Poster board Paint Markers Glue Teacher prep: Paint a rainbow on a piece of poster board Child s Process: Glue corresponding colors of fruit ring cereal on the rainbow Color a rainbow on a sheet of paper Sort the fruit loops Glue corresponding colors of fruit ring cereal on the rainbow

153 Pet Rocks R Materials: Large rocks Paint Glue Wiggly eyes Glitter Teacher prep: Gather rocks Child s Process: Paint the rocks Let dry add faces to make pet rocks

154 Special S S Materials: White construction paper Other needed materials Teacher prep: Cut each child a white construction paper letter S Choose an idea below Gather needed materials Child s Process: Make squiggles with glue and sprinkle glitter over it Hole punch colored construction paper and glue the resulting spots on the letter cutout Use star shaped rubber stamp to add a stellar design Paint the shape green and add wiggly eyes, stickers and red felt tongue to make an S shape snake Add snowflake stickers for a snowy scene After completing project discuss how it relates to the letter S

155 Seal Puppet S Materials: Construction paper Evaporated milk Blue food coloring Paint brushes Large craft sticks Teacher prep: Cut a construction paper seal for each child Prepare a batch of slick paint by tinting evaporated milk with blue food coloring Child s Process: Paint the seal with the slick paint Let dry Tape a large craft stick to the back of the seal to making it a puppet Move the seals so they look as though they re swimming as you say the s sound

156 Sunflowers S Materials: Paper plates Brown paint Black markers Yellow construction paper Glue Pencils Black stamp pads Teacher prep: Cut a supply of yellow petals Child s Process: Paint a paper plate brown Let paint dry Use black markers to write the letter S on the plate Glue yellow construction paper petals along the perimeter Press a pencil eraser into a black stamp pad Stamp it onto the plate repeatedly to make seeds

157 S For Senses S Materials: S items Blindfold Teacher prep: Gather : - sandpaper (touch) - a strawberry scented item such as lotion (smell) - syrup (taste) - saxophone music on CD (hearing) - write a large letter S on a sheet of paper (sight) Child s Process: Discuss each of the senses Introduce it s corresponding item so that the children can experience it with the appropriate sense For example cover the children s eyes as they taste or feel items Discuss how each special sense helped them to identify the item Say each item name aloud Listen for the s sound

158 Sunflower Seed Sunflowers S Materials: Paper plates Yellow paint Yellow & green construction paper Glue Sunflower seeds Teacher prep: Purchase sunflower seeds Cut a green construction paper stem for each child Child s Process: Paint the back side of a paper plate yellow Let dry Tear small strips of yellow paper Glue around the outside of the plate to make petals Glue sunflower seeds to the center of the plate Glue a stem on the sunflower

159 CD Sun Catcher S Materials: Recycled CDs Glue or paint Glitter Stickers, etc. Fishing line Teacher prep: Gather recycled CDs Gather decorating materials Child s Process: Decorate both sides of a CD with materials of your choice; glitter, paint, stickers, etc. Tie a piece of fishing line through the center hole Hang it up This is a great use for junk mail CDs

160 Seed Collage S Materials: Construction paper Glue Different seeds & beans Teacher prep: Purchase seeds and beans Cut a large letter construction paper letter S for each child Child s Process: Glue a variety of seeds and beans onto construction paper letter S

161 Saw Dust Picture S Materials: Hamster bedding Glue Paper Teacher prep: Purchase hamster bedding Child s Process: Glue the hamster bedding onto construction paper to create a "textured" picture

162 Sun S Materials: Paper plates Yellow paint Wiggly eyes Glue Black markers Teacher prep: Cut a supply of triangle shapes out yellow construction paper Child s Process: Paint the paper plate yellow Let dry Glue on wiggle eyes Draw nose and mouth with black marker Glue triangles around the edge of a paper plate to form the sun's rays

163 Snakes S Materials: Paper plates Green paint Markers Wiggly eyes Glue Curling ribbon Teacher prep: Cut and curl a red curling ribbon tongue for each child Child s Process: Paint both sides of a paper plate green, let dry Cut plate starting at outer edge and spiraling towards the center Stop cutting when you get about 4 or 5 inches from the center The center of the plate will be the snake's head Draw eyes on your snake with a marker Glue on wiggle eyes and the red curly ribbon as a tongue

164 Sand Castles S Materials: Poster board Glue Sand Teacher prep: Purchase sand Cut a rough shape of a castle out of cardstock for each child Child s Process: Spread glue over it Sprinkle with sand

165 Snowman S Materials: 3 Balloons White paint Paper Black paint Brushes Teacher prep: Blow up three balloons (one big, one medium and one small) Child s Process: Roll the balloons in white paint Stamp each on a piece of paper (to make a snowman) Use black paint and paint brushes to add facial features

166 Shoe S Materials: Poster board Marker Hole punch Yarn Decorating materials Glue Teacher prep: Cut a piece of yarn for each child Gather decorating materials Child s Process: Stand on a piece of poster board Trace your foot Draw a shoe around the foot Cut out the shoe around the foot Punch holes in the top of the shoe Decorate the shoe Lace a piece of yarn through the holes as a shoelace

167 Silhouette S Materials: Paper Marker Glue sticks Magazines Lamp or flashlight Teacher prep: Acquire a lamp or flashlight Child s Process: Create a silhouette of each child by turning out the lights Have each child sit in front of the light Trace their face on a piece of white paper Find items that you like in magazines Cut them out Paste them on the paper to create an all about me silhouette

168 Sun Catchers S Materials: Paper plates Contact paper Tissue paper Hole punch String or yarn Teacher prep: Cut the inside out of a paper plate for each child Place clear contact paper with the covering removed over the hole Cut tissue paper into squares Child s Process: Stick pieces of bright tissue paper all over the contact paper Place another piece of contact paper over the tissue paper Punch a hole in the top of the sun catcher Thread a piece of string or yarn through the hole Hang the sun catchers in a window

169 Starfish S Materials: Construction paper Glue Cheerios Paper bowls Teacher prep: Cut a construction paper starfish for each child Pour cheerios into paper bowls Child s Process: Count out sixteen cheerios Glue the sixteen cheerios on the starfish to decorate

170 Terrific T T Materials: White construction paper Other needed materials Teacher prep: Cut each child a white construction paper letter T Choose one of the following ideas Gather needed materials Child s Process: Glue on pieces of tinsel Attach pieces of color tape Make tire tracks by dipping toy cars into paint Use tulip stickers Use turkey rubber stamps Discuss how the activity relates to the letter T

171 Turtle Puppet T Materials: Construction paper Glue Tissue paper Crayons Large craft sticks Tape Teacher prep: Draw a turtle on a sheet of construction paper for each child Cut a supply of several shades of green tissue paper squares Child s Process: Cut out the turtle Color the turtle head, legs, and tail Glue tissue paper squares to the turtle shell Let dry Write the letter T several times on the turtle shell Tape a large craft stick to the back making it into a puppet

172 Tons of Tulips T Materials: Sponges Paint Spools Bulletin board paper Green markers Hot glue gun Teacher prep: Cut sponges into tulip shapes Hot glue a spool to each tulip sponge as a handle Tape a long length of bulletin board paper to a table Child s Process: Invite several children at a time to visit the table. Provide each child with a stamp and paint. Have them dip the stamps in the paint and make prints on the paper. When the paint is dry invite each child to help add a stem and two leaves to each tulip in the shape of a lower case t.

173 Tiger T Materials: Paper plates Orange and black paint Paint brushes Construction paper Glue Teacher prep: Cut a supply of tiger ears, mouth, nose and eyes Child s Process: Paint stripes on a plate With each stroke say t tiger Let dry Glue on construction paper facial features and ears

174 Toes on T T Materials: Shallow container Paint Construction paper Marker Teacher prep: Write a large uppercase letter T on a sheet of construction paper for each child Pour paint into a shallow container large enough for a child to step in Child s Process: Help each child place one foot in the paint Position their foot onto the paper to make a foot print on the T Let dry Write uppercase Ts on the big toe prints and lowercase Ts on the other toes

175 Bowl Turtles T Materials: Paper bowls Green paint Green construction paper Glue Stapler Teacher prep: Cut a head, tail and feet out of green construction paper for each child Child s Process: Turn a paper bowl upside down Paint it green Let dry Tear some squares of green and brown paper Glue them onto the bowl to make the turtle's shell Staple the head tail and feet onto the bowl

176 Large Tooth T Materials: Black paper White paint Toothbrushes Teacher prep: Cut out a large shaped tooth Child s Process: Practice brushing your teeth Use a toothbrush to paint the tooth with the white paint.

177 Traffic Lights T Materials: Black, red, green and yellow construction paper Glue sticks Marker Teacher prep: Draw a circle on a piece of red, green and yellow construction paper for each child Child s Process: Cut out each circle Glue the circles onto a sheet of black construction paper making a traffic light

178 Shape Train T Materials: Construction paper Glue Teacher prep: Cut a supply of construction paper circles, triangles, square, rectangles, etc. Child s Process: Glue shapes into a unique train Discuss the shapes that each child used

179 Tea Bag Gift T Materials: Construction paper Decorating materials Glue sticks Tea bags Tape Markers Printer Teacher prep: Draw a teapot on a sheet of construction paper for each child Print a copy of the poem below for each child Child s Process: Cut out the teapot Decorate the teapot with markers Glue a copy of the poem to the front of the teapot Tape the tea bag to the pot I know that you love me and enjoy being with me. But sometimes I am rowdy, and busy as a bee. If you get discouraged, take a gift from me Prepare the bag inside this card, relax with some hot tea!

180 Unusual U Prints U Materials: White construction paper Paint Marker Celery Knife Teacher prep: Purchase celery Write a large letter U for each child on a piece of white construction paper Cut several three inch lengths of celery Child s Process: Cut out the letter U Show how a piece of celery resembles the letter U Dip the cut end of a celery piece into the paint Make prints on your letter U

181 Umbrella Puppets U Materials: White construction paper Watercolor paints Markers Jumbo craft sticks Tape Teacher prep: Draw the top of an umbrella on a sheet of white construction paper for each child Child s Process: Paint the umbrella with watercolors Let dry Cut the umbrella out Use a marker to draw a face on the umbrella Tape a jumbo craft stick to the back of the umbrella to make it a puppet Hold the umbrella puppet while practicing the letter U

182 Umbrellas in the Rain U Materials: Blue and purple tissue paper Water Brushes White construction paper Cupcake liners Mini craft sticks Glue Umbrella Teacher prep: Acquire an umbrella Cut a supply of blue and purple tissue paper into squares (dark colored tissue paper works best for this activity) Child s Process: Present the umbrella to the children Say the word umbrella and listen carefully for the short u sound Randomly arrange several tissue paper squares on a sheet of white construction paper Use a paint brush to carefully brush water over the tissue paper Let dry Peel off the squares to reveal a colorful stormy sky Flatten a cupcake liner and cut it in half Glue each half to the paper to resemble an umbrella Glue mini craft sticks handles to each one

183 U Shapes U Materials: Play dough Construction paper Marker Contact paper Teacher prep: Make play dough Write a large letter U on several sheets of paper Laminate them with contact paper for durability Place play dough and U mats at a table Child s Process: Roll the play dough into a log shape Bend the log to form the letter U using the mat as a guide Trace the U with your finger and say its name

184 Watercolor Umbrellas U Materials: Paper towels Water color paints Construction paper Glue Teacher prep: Cut a paper towel into the shape of the top of an umbrella for each child Cut a construction paper umbrella handle for each child Child s Process: Paint the paper towel umbrella with watercolors Let dry Glue the construction paper handle to it

185 Unicorn Mask U Materials: White and yellow construction paper Markers or crayons Glue sticks Large craft sticks Tape Teacher prep: Cut a unicorn head for each child Cut the eye holes out of each unicorn head Child s Process: Decorate the unicorn head with markers Glue on the horn Tape a craft stick to the back making it into a mask

186 Under Water World U Materials: Blue and light blue construction paper Glue Markers Other color construction paper Teacher prep: Draw a letter on a sheet of blue construction paper for each child Cut a supply of fish, seaweed and shells out of other color construction paper Child s Process: Cut out the letter U Glue the letter U on a background piece of light blue construction paper Color blue water to the inside of the U with your markers Glue fish, shells and seaweed to the underwater world you created

187 Vivid V s V Materials: Ink pads Vegetables Knife Paper Markers Paper plates Construction paper Teacher prep: Purchase vegetables such as peppers, mushrooms, carrots, celery, etc. Cut vegetables Pour paint onto paper plate Write the word vegetable on a sheet of construction paper for each child Child s Process: Say the word vegetable aloud Circle the beginning letter and discuss the letters sound Stamp vegetable prints on the sheet of paper Softly say words that begin with the letter V like vegetable

188 Violet Visor V Materials: Violet paint Violet stickers Violet ribbon Violet glitter Glue Paper plates Teacher prep: Cut a white paper plate into a visor for each child Gather violet glitter and assorted violet stickers Pour violet paint into a container Write the word violet on a large sheet of paper and post Child s Process: Say the word violet aloud and point out its beginning letter Paint the visor violet Let dry Decorate it with glitter and stickers Punch a hole on each outer edge of the visor Tie a length of violet ribbon into each hole Help each child tie the visor to fit

189 Valentine Collage V Materials: Tissue paper White construction paper Glue Brushes Teacher prep: Cut a supply of heart shapes from various colors of tissue paper Gather scraps and strips of tissue paper Add water to glue to thin it out Child s Process: Cover a sheet of white construction paper with thinned glue and tissue paper cutouts Overlap the cutouts to create interesting colors and shapes Let dry Help each child fold the paper and cut a large heart out of it Help each child write Valentine on the back Trace over the V with your fingers several times

190 Vacation Collage V Materials: Pictures Glue Map Teacher prep: None needed Child s Process: Have the children bring in pictures from their vacations. If the children cannot bring in a picture, have them draw pictures of what they saw on their vacation. Make a center map of everyone s favorite places to visit.

191 Vegetable Puzzle V Materials: Copy of the vegetable coloring page provided Crayons or markers Teacher prep: Make a copy of the vegetable coloring sheet for each child Child s Process: Color the vegetable coloring sheet Help each child puzzle cut it to make a unique puzzle Mix up the puzzle pieces Put the puzzle back together again For durability, laminate the coloring sheet with contact paper before cutting it into a puzzle.

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193 Wiggly Worms W Materials: White construction paper Brightly colored markers or crayons Teacher prep: Cut a white construction paper worm for each child Child s Process: Draw and color worms on the worm cutout Discuss other words that begin like worm For example wiggle, work, water, etc.

194 Walrus Puppet W Materials: Brown and white construction paper Markers White yarn Glue Large craft sticks Tape Teacher prep: Cut a brown construction paper walrus for each child Cut a supply of white construction paper tusks Cut a supply of white yarn whiskers Child s Process: Add facial features with markers Glue on two white Glue on six white yarn whiskers Let dry Write Childs Name Walrus on the back Read it aloud to each child Point out the letter W Tape a jumbo craft stick to the back making it into a puppet

195 Watercolor Paintings W Materials: Paper Watercolor paints Brushes Marker Teacher prep: Write the word watercolor on a large sheet of paper Child s Process: Say the word watercolor aloud Point out the letter W Have each child say the word and the w sound several times Paint pictures of items whose name begin like the word watercolor Let dry Label each item on the paper

196 Stain Glass Whale W Materials: Contact paper Tissue paper Teacher prep: Cut each child a contact paper whale Cut a supply of different shades of blue tissue paper squares Child s Process: Peel the back off of your contact paper whale Cover the sticky side of the contact paper with tissue paper squares Hang in the window

197 Wolf Pillow W Materials: Construction paper Paint Cotton balls Stapler Teacher prep: Cut two construction paper wolves for each child Child s Process: Paint the two wolf cut outs Let dry Connect the two halves with a stapler leaving a small opening Stuff with cotton balls Staple the hole closed

198 Star Wand W Materials: Yellow foam Paint Salad spinner Large craft sticks Packaging tape Cups Spoons Teacher prep: Cut a yellow foam star for each child Pour paint into cups Child s Process: Place star into salad spinner Scoop several different color paints onto the star Close the salad spinner and spin Let dry Tape the back of the star to a large craft stick making it into a wand It is also an option to glue strips of crepe or tissue paper to the back of the star

199 Wanted Poster W Materials: Beige paper Picture of each child Crayons Tape Teacher prep: Collect a photo of each child Cut wavy edges on a piece of beige paper for each child Child s Process: Color the edges of the paper with a brown crayon to give it a burnt effect Help each child write the word wanted above the photo At the bottom write a description of all of the fun things that child likes to do

200 Western Vest W Materials: Paper grocery bags Paint Decorating materials Teacher prep: Cut armholes and a head hole in each bag Cut a vertical opening for the vest starting from the head hole down to the opening of the bag Child s Process: Paint Let dry Decorate it with materials of your choice

201 Excellent X X Materials: Colorful construction paper Glue Teacher prep: Cut each child a construction paper letter X Cut a supply of construction paper strips Child s Process: Give each child a construction paper letter X Say the letter as you trace your finger over the X Use the paper strips to form X s on the cutout Glue the X s in place

202 X is for X-ray X Materials: Old X-rays White crayons White construction paper Water Black paint Teacher prep: Obtain old X-rays Thin the black paint but adding water to it Child s Process: Show and discuss the x rays Use a white crayon to draw a skeleton on a white sheet of construction paper Paint thinned black tempura paint over the drawing Let dry It will resemble an X-ray

203 X O X O X Materials: Stamp pads Paper Crayons or markers Teacher prep: Cut each child a strip of paper Child s Process: Discuss how X s and O s are often used to represent kisses and hugs Show the children how to form each letter Help each child continually press their finger onto the stamp pad Then onto the strip of paper to create X s and O s Let dry Help each child sign their name Take home to give to a special person

204 X-rays X Materials: Skeleton picture provided Q-tips Glue Teacher prep: Xerox a copy of the skeleton for each child Cut a supply of q-tips in half Child s Process: Discuss x-rays Glue the full and half q-tips on the skeleton to resemble an x- ray

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