Letter Ss | Word | Cards

TEACHING TIPS: When focusing on an alphabet letter, you could do some or all of the following:

• Brainstorm words starting with the letter; next use the Alphabet word cards to extend the list
• Display items starting with the focus letter on the alphabet table and add word cards
• Link the letter to a language experience activity, then display letter/ word cards
• Create alliterative phrases or sentences together and display them with the word cards for the students to read
• Use the focus letter to play I Spy
• Reinforce the focus letter during transition times by relating it to the students’ names If your name starts with (or ends with) “s” or has an “s” in it, get your reader.
• Create “Lots of Letters”. Display the focus letter for each student and ask them to create copies of the letter using such materials as play dough; sand, glue, and heavy paper; letter stamps; magnetic boards; large letter stencils; paint and brushes.
• Play Alphabet Fitness Activities: Choose the ‘Letter of the Day” and start the day with ABC fitness. See Alphabet Fun Ref: 1-00035
• Connect with a selection of games for students to learn, practice and review the letters of the alphabet. See Alphabet Games Bundle Ref: 1-00057