Title: Letters All Around Us: Letter Recognition

Grade Level: Pre-K and K

Introduction: Begin the day with a review of the letters that are in their names with a name cheer (large group activity)

Prior Knowledge: Students have been introduced to the letters of their name. Students have been introduced to the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.

Objective: Students will become familiar with the letters of the alphabet

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Time: ,hroughout the day )$--#.$--pm

Process: - Begin the lesson with a review of the letters that are in their names with a name cheer (large group activity) # Children will be allowed to go to centers for free play. /n the computer center the children will use "ro"rofs to enhance their letter recognition (complete a pu&&le with the alphabet). /n the writing center the children will write letters on a piece of paper as the teacher recites them. /n the literacy center the children will independently read the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom # %s an end of the day recall session, children will view the Sesame Street %lphabet video starring "atti Labelle and sing along as a class. tandards: Head Start Performance Standards CFR 1304.3(a)(5)): (i) Supports each child0s individual pattern of development and learning1 (ii) "rovides for the development of cognitive skills by encouraging each child to organi&e his or her e2periences, to understand concepts, and to develop age appropriate literacy, numeracy, reasoning, problem solving and decision#making skills which form a foundation for school readiness and later school success1
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Accommodations: ,his lesson includes several differentiation possibilities for students needing modifications.

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