Author: kathyahutto

Letter Skills: J J says “j” like jump Play a Game:  Write capital letter J and little j on separate index cards; also write various other letters already learned on cards; show cards one at a time and tell child to jump if he sees letter J. Decorate blank J with craft jewels or jewel…

Letter Skills: I Sound it Out: I says “i” like “itchy dots” Play a Game:  say “i” sound and add a red, circular price sticker to body; pretend to have “itchy spots” Decorate blank I with red “itchy dots” (red price stickers from office supply section of large retail store) Add feather to Indian headdress-draw…

Letter Skills:  H Sound it Out:  H says “h” like hat Play a Game:  Collect old hats and caps from closet/attic or borrow some from grandparents; toddler must say “h” sound in order to get to try on a hat Decorate blank letter H with happy face or heart stickers Hammer H’s – in advance…