- Blue Model Magic … a fun gathering activity
- I had never used Model Magic before, but I’m converted. It is cleaner than Playdoh and the kids loved it.
- Place a ball of blue Model Magic on the table for each preschooler.
- Let them play while everyone is arriving.
- Read “Blueberry Mouse” by Alice Low
- We just happened to find this book at the library and my kids and I love it.
- This little mouse is different. She doesn’t need blue cheese like the other mice. She lives in a blueberry pie, until she eats it bit by bit. But then she comes up with another blueberry solution. So cute!
- Blue Song …. to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
- Bop Blue Balloons
- Blow up several blue balloons.
- Write B on each one.
- Have the kids practice the Bb sound.
- Have fun b-b-bopping and b-b-bumping their balloons around the room.
- Letter B Memory Game
- Search the house for several item beginning with the Bb sound. I used:
ball boot bear beanbag baby book block bowl button banana - Show the kids each of the items and have them help you say the Bb sound and name.
- Cover the items with a cloth (a blue blanket!)
- Have the kids take turns remembering one item under the blanket. Then pull it out for them to see!
- Build the letter B … I found this idea somewhere but now I’ve searched and can’t find it.
- On blue paper, print out the B pieces here. Cut them out.
- Have the kids arrange the pieces to make a letter B. Glue them down.
- Add several blue stickers.
- You could give them a blue crayon and let them practice writing Bb.
- The kids really liked this … and loved the stickers of course
- Blueberry Hunt
- Cut out 26 circles from blue foam craft paper.
- Write A-Z on each circle.
- Hide the “blueberries” around the yard outside or in the house.
- Write A-Z on the ground with sidewalk chalk.
- Have the kids run out to find a blueberry, bring it back and match it to it’s letter on the ground. Then run out and find another until all the blueberries have been found and matched!
- Blue Snack … We had blueberry muffins, bananas and fresh blueberries!
You're making me a whole new A-N for next year right?!! This one looks awesome. All the ones you've posted so far this year look awesome. I'll just wait for my package ;)
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Tell you what. You guys move back closer and we'll do preschool together! :)
DeleteIt has been way too long since I've stopped by and I have missed out on sooooo much!! This Blueberry Mouse book looks like so much fun. I can't wait to check it out. I am going to start working on colors and letters with my toddler so I am excited to utilize all of your great ideas!
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel! I've been loving your ideas too. Blueberry Mouse is definitely a new favorite here :)
DeleteI came across your blog while working on designing a home school preschool curriculum for my daughter. Your letter a week calendar jump starts my planning each week! Thanks for sharing!
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