Teach students the letter V with snacks that begin with v and other activities. Watch a Veggie Tale video and discuss the definition of the word onomatopoeia. An onomatopoeia word is word that sounds like what it describes. For example, Vroom is an onomatopoeia word. See if the children can come up with other examples that may or may not start with the letter V.
Making an Alphabet Book
A creative idea for the letter V alphabet book is to use Velcro for the letter. Have students write a lowercase v on the page, and cut out a cardboard uppercase v and decorate. Adhere the Velcro to the V’s and the student can then un-Velcro the uppercase v to reveal the lowercase v.
Snacks that Teach the Letter V
You can serve a variety of vegetables and dip for teaching the letter V. Some popular kid favorites include carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers. You can also make ants on a log with cut celery sticks, peanut butter and raisins. Put the peanut butter on the celery stick and place a few raisins on top. For a sweeter treat, consider vanilla pudding.
Activities that Teach the Letter V
Show a Veggie Tales video on the letter V day. These videos are cute and educational and children love them. They star a variety of vegetables that talk and have different experiences. Visit the Big Idea website for more information about the Veggie Tales. On this website you will find a list of products and other information about the company that makes the Veggie Tales.
You can also make a volcano erupt for students to enjoy. To make the volcano you will need:
- 6 cups flour
- Two cups salt
- Four tablespoons oil
- Two cups water
- An empty soda bottle
- Warm water to fill the soda bottle
- Red food coloring
- Liquid detergent
- Two tablespoons of baking soda
- Vinegar
Mix together the flower, salt, oil, and two cups of water to make the volcano. Shape the volcano around the soda bottle on a cooking sheet. Leave the hole in the top open and be careful to not drop any volcano down into the bottle.
To make the volcano erupt, fill the bottle almost full with warm water; add a few drops of red food coloring, several drops of liquid detergent, and two tablespoons of baking soda. Now carefully pour vinegar in and watch the volcano erupt! This eruption is a result of the chemical reaction between the baking soda and the vinegar.
Students will enjoy being actively involved in the learning process as you teach each letter of the alphabet. With snacks, crafts and activities that reinforce the letter V, your students will remember how to write the letter and what the letter sounds like.
Learn how to teach the other letters of the alphabet.
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