I Love Letters!

I Love Letters! by Dr. Jean Feldman

I just read a new book titled I Love Letters!: More Than 200 Quick & Easy Activities to Introduce Young Children to Letters and Literacy by Dr. Jean Feldman.    I Love Letters!is a literacy goldmine for pre-k and kindergarten teachers!   It’s chock-full of  fun, simple ideas to teach literacy that you can implement in your classroom quickly and easily.  I wouldn’t let the title fool you though, this book address many different aspects of literacy, not just letters.   The topics covered are:

• Print Knowledge
• Oral Language
• Letters
• Student Names
• Songs to learn letters and sounds
• Multi-Sensory
• Games That Teach
• Pre-Writing
• Family Involvement

 Some of my favorite ideas that appear in the book are pictured below:

Mystery Letters  I usually do this activity very early in the year to introduce students to their names.  They look great on display in the classroom and the kids enjoy making them.

Image from Pre-K Pages

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Tree  I made this tree several years ago using two tin cans and wood grain contact paper.   This is always a HUGE hit with the kids at the beginning of the year after we read the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.

 

Image from Pre-K Pages

Bang Games  I use these games for every theme, the kids love them and never get tired of it since you change the icon and sound each time.   You can add a recording sheet for added hands-on engagement.

Image from Pre-K Pages

If you’re looking for ways to increase student engagement and make learning fun and meaningful then I Love Letters!: More Than 200 Quick & Easy Activities to Introduce Young Children to Letters and Literacy is the book for you!   Your students will learn more and have fun doing it when you use these great ideas!

What are your favorite fun ideas for teaching literacy skills?