Activity Instruction Page
Acorn Word Building Center
- Activity Type: Hands-On Activity
- Theme: Season: Fall, Squirrels & Acorns, Woodland Forest Animals
- Learning Center: Language & Literacy Center
Use permanent marker to write letters onto acorns. Practice using them to build words.
Materials & Direction
Materials List:
– Acorns
– Permanent marker
Preschool Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize and identify letters of the alphabet
2. Practice fine motor skills by manipulating small objects
3. Build awareness of letter-sound correspondence
4. Develop phonemic awareness by creating and manipulating words
Preschool Teacher Instructions:
1. Use a permanent marker to write letters of the alphabet onto the acorns.
2. Place the acorns in a center for children to use to build words.
3. Encourage children to pick acorns and build words by arranging them in the correct order.
4. Provide support and guidance as needed, pointing out letter sounds and helping children sound out words.
Teacher Tips for Differentiated Instruction:
– For children who are struggling, provide a word card with the word written on it for them to match the letters to.
– For children who are more advanced, challenge them to build longer words or words with more difficult letter combinations.
Assessment:
Observe children as they use the acorns to build words. Look for evidence of letter recognition, ability to sound out words, and understanding of letter-sound correspondence. Take notes on their progress and use this information to inform future instruction.
