Reinforce phonics/alphabet sounds by making a class book to follow up ABC Yummy.
Materials:
Book: ABC Yummy
writing paper with a large space for illustration and a spot to write a sentence
markers
pencils
crayons
Lesson Plan:
- Read ABC Yummy by Lisa Jahn-Clough The book uses phrases for each letter such as Carlos Cosmic Carrot – Annas Apple Art, etc… There is rhyming text in the story as well.
- Discuss the book and sounds.
- Then, assign each child an alphabet letter. The children take their letter and come up with a phrase for it.
- We brainstorm together on the leftover letters and come up with some sentences.
- Write and illustrate.
By: Amy Koch, Kindergarten Teacher
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