Alphabet and Name Learning

The Orange Class has been interested in the alphabet and learning to spell their name. So, since this class loves to paint and glitter, why not add letters to the mix. We wanted to make an alphabet mural using white paper, glitter, glue, crayons, paint dotters and cut out letters of the alphabet. This was a two-day project, the first day the children got to paint the backdrop of the mural with the coloring options we put out. Some friends liked to mix paint with the glitter, which was the class’s favorite thing to do. The Next day we worked on the mural we had cut outs of the alphabet in all the colors spread out all over the mural with paint brushed and cups filled with glue. Of course, it not every day we get to use glue with paint brushes, which is what got the children to in cage. We noticed some children would brush glue on the white paper and then tap the letters in, while others would carefully add glue to the letter and then paste in on the mural. The children thought our mural was not quite ready; it was missing more glitter! They added glitter to what was left of the glue, and we sparkled on.

The last couple of days our friends have been learning how to identify their name. We have set out a variety of invitations throughout the class that uses the letters and their name. This time we put white paper with their name spelled on it , along with rainbow dried pasta and glue. They were quick to find their name and start decorating it with the pasta 

Here's a peek at the children just having fun. 

Indiana Early Learing Standard’s

CA3.2: Demonstrate creative expression through visual art production and presentation

ELA 3.1: Demonstrate mechanics of writing

CA3.1: Demonstrate creative expression through the visual art process or experience

SS2.1: Demonstrate awareness of chronological thinking 

SW1.1: Demonstrate self-awareness and confidence 

SW2.1: Demonstrate self control