Preschooler Word Week ~ ABC Trace and Erase

Repetition is key. I find as many different, fun ways to learn the same thing and really get it in his little mind. You can laminate and roll your Playdoh over the letter outline.

I also placed a clear dry erase board over the letter sheet so he could practice tracing.

Another alternative is buying the clear sheet protectors, the heavy duty works best with erasing, and placing the sheet inside. Use your dry erase pens to trace and erase.

I found these Playdoh mats at Homeschool Creations . They are free and Jolanthe does a great job with other ABC activities.

Preschool Word Week ~ My Name

"PLAYDOH"

Great Way To Spell His Name

He did a great job

We worked on vowel sounds

Another Tactile method to write

    What is the first word most children learn to recognize, spell and know...Yep, their name. Since we got to the ABC worksheets, today we worked on his name. I read on Education.com one of the best ways for a child to really get and remember letters is through tactual and kinesthetic activites. Children at this age learn by touching, feeling, moving and experiencing and it is left out of most schools and curriculums.
     I like to excite my preschoolers senses. So, he rolled playdoh like a snake and made his name and I poured salt on a baking sheet and let him write his name and just draw around on it. You can use fingerpaint or shaving cream, all are fun and hands-on.
     You are getting your preschooler ready to write using these activities. Other ways to strengthen these fine motor skills are:

• Pick up small objects with tweezers or tongs
• Practice turning a combination lock
• Tear small and large pieces of paper
• Practice closing a Ziploc bag

  Other great activities are dot-to-dot and maze books. They are fun and building fine motor muscles.  

Preschool Worksheets ABC's

Today, we started the ABC worksheets. He has been watching LeapFrog and knows his phonic sounds, so we will work over the summer on these worksheets. I am starting with his vowels, so he can start some consonant - vowel blends. Here is a blend ladder you can fill in for your preschooler.

Preschool Worksheets Sequence/Order

Today, he worked on putting a story or action in order. My other children have about 30 days left in school, so this week I needed to get caught up on worksheets. I would like to make some worksheets of my own to share with you guys...now,when to find the time.

Preschool Worksheets Classification

Today, he is learning about Classification. He cut out pictures of toys and clothes. Then, he has to glue them in the store it belongs in, the toy store or the clothing store.
I will be making some original worksheets to share with you all.

Preschool Worksheets Left/Right-Directional Concepts

  Today, he is learning about Directional Concepts; left and right, through, in the middle, beside the teacher, etc.
  I will be coming up with some original worksheets to share with you.

Preschool Worksheets Opposites

   We'll the end of the year is coming to a close and we are going to catch up on worksheets this week and I am going to come up with a few originals to share with you guys.
  We use Sing, Spell, Read & Write. It is mostly about the worksheets, songs and read-alouds for the preschoolers.
  Today, we are working on opposites; up and down, inside and out, fast and slow, hot and cold, etc.