Teach students the letter K through a homemade alphabet book, snacks and crafts that all begin with the letter k. Do not be afraid to get a little messy as you explore various things that begin with K. Ask students to help you come up with other words that begin with K, and make a list for them to see.
Homemade Alphabet Book
Have students work on a homemade alphabet book, adding one page for each letter that they create. The letter K can be illustrated with kites, kangaroos, and other items that begin with K. Have students practice writing the letter K before having them draw the page, or have a print out of a large K for them to decorate.
Snacks that Teach the Letter K
Serve Kiwi fruit for a healthy snack to teach the letter K. You may only want to serve a small amount of this little fruit because it can be expensive and many children may not like it because of its strong flavor. You can also serve kettle corn, which is basically sweetened popcorn. Children will most likely love this sweet treat that looks like regular popcorn.
Activities that Teach the Letter K
Have students make their very own kites for the letter K. With a bit of string, construction paper and crayons, students will be able to make a makeshift kite that is unique to them. Teach students how to draw and cut out a diamond shape in a single piece of construction paper. Now with crayons and stickers, allow students to decorate their kites. Tape a piece of string to one end of the kite for students to fly the kite around the classroom.
You can also have students create a keepsake box. To do this, you will need to go to a craft store, and purchase a small box for each student. They are made of basic wood and will often have a hinge on the lid. Purchase small paints for students to share, and letter stickers.
Pour small amounts of each color paint on a paper plate for students to share as they decorate their keepsake boxes. Before painting, write each student’s name on the bottom of the box. After the paint dries, stick letters on the top of the box that spells keepsake. Students can collect little treasures to keep in their keepsake box.
As you teach the alphabet, you should be adding a large letter to the alphabet display on the wall in your classroom. This will remind students what letters they have already learned, and will give them a visual reminder of what each letter looks like. Have students continue to practice each letter as they learn new letters, and teach them words that they can make with combinations of letters that they learn.
Learn how to teach the other letters of the alphabet.
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