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The Letter P-Growing Popcorn

For Teachers K
Students explore the letter P and things that start with the letter P. They read The Popcorn Book by Tomie DePola. Students discuss things that start with the letter P. They plant their own popcorn plant and watch as the popcorn seeds...
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Hello H!

For Teachers K
Students recognize the letter h in print and the phoneme /h/ in spoken words. They say a tongue twister with contains words emphasizing the /h/ sound. They then listen to the story "Horton Hears a Who" and identify the words with the...
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The Ghost Says Boo

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students are introduced to the vowel pattern that produces the /oo/ sound in words. Through matching, listening, and spelling activities, students recognize the phoneme /oo/ and its placement in words. They read a passage with words...
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Loving Letter "L"

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify the grapheme and phoneme for L. They practice writing the letter L and through listening activities, discriminate the phoneme /l/. They associate the phoneme /l/ with its letter representation and identify it in various...
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Uhhh, I don't know

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners listen to the different sounds that the letter U can make. They practice finding the letter u in written words. They write the letter u. They say a tongue twister about the letter u and its sounds. They write different words...
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Excellent Ehhhh

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners make the different e sounds and practice a chant about the e sounds. They use a letterbox to write different words utilizing the e sounds. They listen to a story about a dog named Red that emphasizes the e sound. They write a...
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Letter and Word Recognition

For Teachers 1st
First graders read an ABC pop-up book. They identify the sounds of each letter. students draw pictures of letters and words that begin with a specific letter. They write letters in upper case and lower case. They create their own...
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The Alphabet is Historic

For Teachers K - 9th
Students describe how the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans passed down the alphabet through the generations. They compare and contrast the letters from early alphabets to the one of today and discuss how they are different. Using a map,...
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Rocket Alphabet

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students identify uppercase letters. They practice putting them in the correct order and writing them. They use rockets to capitalize the letters.
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Phonics -- Alphabet Activities for Letters Aa and Ii

For Teachers K
Students practice saying the letters "a" and "i". They examine and identify objects that begin with those letters and sponge paint the letters. They practice with all the letters in the alphabet this way.
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Consonant Cowboy/Letter and Sound Recognition

For Teachers K
Students play an educational computer game, complete a letter recognition activity and close the game appropriately. They sing the alphabet song as the teacher holds each corresponding card with the letter and picture as support.
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Tree

For Teachers K
Students review all of the alphabet letters once they are taught. They are involved in growing their class tree and then take an interactive part in putting their letter on the tree when it is their turn.
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The Letter "L"

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners practice using the letter "L." In this letter "L" instructional activity, students complete a worksheet (not included) on which they identify pictures of items that begin with the letter "L."
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Critical Literacy in the 21st Century: Sitti's Secrets

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders write persuasive letters. In this letter writing lesson, 4th graders read Sitti's Secrets by Naomi Shihab Nye and discuss their areas or topics of concern. Students select a person to write a letter to and how they...
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Homeschool, Kindergarten and Preschool Alphabet Lesson Plan for Letter H

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students participate in activities related to letter H. In this letter H lesson plan, students practice handwriting, and letter recognition through a letter search puzzle. Students participate in activities related to letter H words...
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Letter Combination Accuracy

For Teachers K - 1st
Students practice letter combination while playing a game. In this letter combination lesson, students draw a card from a bag and take turns saying the sound of the letters on the card. Students continue to pass the bag of cards...
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Letter Writing Accuracy, Rainbow Writing

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students will practice writing each upper and lower case letter of the alphabet. In this letter wriitng practice lesson, students observe the teacher write each letter on a dry erase board, then practice until each letter has been...
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Introduce /Z/

For Teachers K
Students explore the alphabet by participating in a spelling activity. In this letter "Z" lesson, students discuss the uses of the letter and identify words where it can be found. Students practice making "Z" sounds and read words with...
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Reintroduce /Z/

For Teachers K
Students are reintroduced to the letter "Z" and review its sound. For this letter "Z" lesson, students review words that begin with the letter "Z" then think of other words that begin with the letter "Z" while they practice their...
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The Letter F

For Students Pre-K - 2nd
In this letter f instructional activity, students color large upper and lower case letters, then color a picture of a fish. A reference web site for additional activities is given.
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C is for Cat

For Students K - 1st
In this letter c worksheet, students trace the word cat, then practice writing it on lines provided and color a picture of a cat. Worksheet has links to additional activities.
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The Letter Dd

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore the concept of the letter Dd.  In this letter recognition lesson, students are engulfed with items, movement, and music that begin with the letter Dd.  Students create crafts that help them learn and recognize...
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The Letter Kk Alphabet Theme

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete a variety of cross-curricular activities to examine the uses of the letter K. In this alphabet theme lesson plan, 1st graders complete music, cooking, geography, craft, physical education, science, and online...
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The Letter Qq

For Teachers K - 1st
Students complete a variety of activities to examine the uses for the letter Q. In this letter theme lesson, students complete arts and crafts, language arts, math, physical education, music, science, home economics, social studies, and...