Here is the printable version: Letter I and Number 9 Lesson Plans
Links found in the lesson plans:
"I'm A Little Teapot" YouTube Video
Letter I Worksheets
Number 9 Worksheets
Gioachino Rossini's "The Barber of Seville - Overture" YouTube Video
Iguana Images
Iguana Coloring Pages
India Images
Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!
Home Preschool
Age 3: Letter and
Number of the Week
Week 9: Lesson Plans
for the Letter I and the Number 9
Preparation:
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Print out large letter and number sheets
(included) and post them somewhere the child can see them all week.
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Create theme word flash cards with the theme
word on one side and a picture depicting the word on the other.
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Print out the poem of the week (included).
·
Create a flashcard with the name of the composer
(or musical term) of the week on it.
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Print out animal/plant word sheet (included), “facts
about” page (included), coloring page, and image of the animal/plant of the
week.
·
Print out social studies fact sheet (included)
and an image of the subject of the week.
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Collect supplies for art project.
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Optional: Plan a day for an outing in keeping
with the theme (ideas included) and buy ingredients for snacks, baking, or
cooking in keeping with the theme (ideas included).
Opening (Do this first every day.):
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Introduce/Review the letter I: Show the child
the poster of the letter and make the sound you are teaching (choose one sound
to teach at a time).
o
-/i/ as in igloo
o
Teach the child the sign (ASL) for the letter I.
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Introduce/Review the theme words for the week:
o
Igloo, insect, iguana, instrument, inch,
inchworm, Optional: invention (an original creation), Optional: invierno
(winter)
o
Show the child the word while you say it.
Explain that the word starts with the letter I and help your child spell the
words if they are able. If not, just read the word, show them the picture on
the back and move on.
·
Read the letter I poem allowed, following along
with your finger on the paper/poster: “Itsy Bitsy Spider”
·
Sing the letter I song with child: “I’m A Little
Teapot”
·
Introduce/Review the number 9: Show the child
the poster of the letter and say “nine.”
o
Count to 9.
o
Give the child nine objects. Help them count the
objects.
o
Optional: Teach the child how to say 9 in
Spanish: nueve.
Monday (Language Arts Emphasis):
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Give the child a tracing or coloring page for
the letter I. You can find books of these at the dollar store or Target. There
are also many resources online. If you don’t have a tracing/coloring page for
them. Just draw the letter A (upper and lower case) and help them trace it or
draw it on their own.
o
Here is a link to several: https://www.google.com/search?q=letter+i+worksheet&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIidO2_de9yAIVTPNjCh3fcgrG&biw=950&bih=934
·
Read the child a book that has a lot of the
letter I in it. I always just go to my local library’s website and search for
children’s books that have titles starting with the letter I. Or I search for
books about the theme words. Any I book will do.
o
Examples of books to use:
§
The Igloo by
Charlotte & David Yue
§
Inch by
Inch by Leo Lionni
o
Ask the child to find the letter I in the title
and say the word with them, emphasizing the sound the letter makes in the word.
Tuesday (Math and Music Emphasis):
·
Give the child a tracing or coloring page for
the number 9. Again, you can find books like this at the dollar store or Target
(still for a dollar) or Google them and you can find some free resources.
o
Here is a link to several: https://www.google.com/search?q=letter+i+worksheet&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIidO2_de9yAIVTPNjCh3fcgrG&biw=950&bih=934#tbm=isch&q=number+9+worksheet
·
Inches: Measure distances and/or objects using
inches. Show the child how big an inch is.
·
Show the child your composer flashcard that says
“Gioachino Rossini” and explain that he has Is in his name and that he is from
a country called “Italy,” which also starts with I. Play this song, called “The
Barber of Seville – Overture” for the child. (The last few minutes will be the
most recognizable to you. If your child has a short attention span, like most
toddlers and preschoolers, just play this part.)
Wednesday (Science Emphasis):
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Show child the “I is for Iguana” page and the
image you printed out of an antelope.
o
Here are some images to print out: https://www.google.com/search?q=iguana&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIjtv3otm9yAIVDIwNCh2fMAdB&biw=950&bih=897
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Discuss the “Facts about Iguanas” page.
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Have your child color the antelope coloring page.
o
Here are some coloring pages to choose from: https://www.google.com/search?q=iguana&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIjtv3otm9yAIVDIwNCh2fMAdB&biw=950&bih=897#tbm=isch&q=iguana+coloring+page
o
Put the finished coloring page in the book and
flip through the pages.
Thursday (Social Studies and Art Emphasis):
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Show child an image of India.
o
Here are several to choose from: https://www.google.com/search?q=india&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAkQ_AUoA2oVChMIvbDNwty9yAIVQ95jCh1smAO4&biw=950&bih=897
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Discuss the “Facts about India” page (included).
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Art Project: Rhythm Instrument
o
Supplies: a small container (margarine tub,
oatmeal canister, etc.), markers, glue or tape, dry beans or rice
o
Fill the container with the dry beans or rice,
glue or tape it shut, decorate, and shake!
o
OR Make a drum. Simply cut the bottom off (or
don’t) and glue/tape the lid on. Decorate and drum!
Friday (Physical Activity Emphasis):
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Play “I Spy with My Little Eye” and then
practice in the car or while out of the house with the child.
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OR Use your imaginations (take this opportunity
to teach your child the meaning of the word “imagination”) to tell a pass-on
story (i.e. you start the story and then your child tells the next part and you
go back and forth for a while).
Outing Ideas:
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Visit an igloo (if it’s winter and your
community has ice sculpting, there may be one available)
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Visit an animal museum and look at the insects.
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Go outside and find insects.
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Teach your children about the word “imagination.”
Take them outside and image that the clouds are different shapes.
Snack/Cooking/Baking Ideas:
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Cook foods from Italy or India together.
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