Teach students to write the letter P with sand plates filled with a small amount of sand. Students should say “p says pf” as they write the letter p in the sand. Be sure to not allow students to say “puh” because this is not what the letter P says. “Puh” is how you say pu. Be sure that students do not add vowel sounds when saying the sound of a consonant.
Making an Alphabet Book
Once the students are comfortable writing the letter p in the sand, provide them a paper to practice on. Once they have a good hang of writing the p, allow them to write and illustrate their P page in the alphabet book. They can draw and color different objects that begin with the letter p such as panda’s and piano’s.
Snacks to Teach the Letter P
There are plenty of snack options for teaching students about the letter P. You can serve popcorn and potato chips. While the popcorn is a relatively healthy snack, the potato chips may not be the best option for students. If you do decide to serve potato chips, make sure you teach them how to eat in moderation. For a healthier snack, you can serve a variety of fruits including peaches, plums and pears. You can serve these fruits either dried or fresh.
Activities that Teach the Letter P
Have a party for p day with a piñata. Fill the piñata with individually wrapped candies for a sweet treat to send home with the children, or fill it with stickers and other small prizes. If you do not have a safe outside area to beat at the piñata, clear a large space in the classroom. You will want to use a plastic bat, and make sure to keep all of the children clear of the area so that no one gets hit accidentally.
If you have a keyboard at home, bring it in and allow students to have a turn playing the piano. An electric keyboard may even have preset songs that you can play for the children. You can also have students play with play dough, and sculpt various objects that begin with the letter P.
Teach students the letter P with snacks and activities that reinforce the sound that the letter P makes. Students can add a page to their alphabet book just as you add the letter P to the alphabet bulletin board.
Learn how to teach the other letters of the alphabet.
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