Bean Plaques
Kids are pleased with
the results, and parents are usually impressed.
Objectives
Children ages 5-6 years will be able to print the name FM II
All children participating will be able to recognize their name, identify
letters in their name, and children ages 2-2 ½ years will be able to pick up
small objects (beans). FM II
Materials
IBM cards or something
similar. felt pens; glue in squeeze bottles; beans; salad macaroni or un-popped
popcorn kernels.
Procedures
1. Gather the children around the table. For each child in turn,
write a word (usually the child's name) on IBM card in 2-3 inch high caps with
a felt pen. Some children may be able to do this step.
2. Trace the first letter with glue.
3. Child then puts beans on glue to make bean letter.
4. Put glue on next letter or let the child do it. If the child puts the glue
on, be sure he/she does only one letter at a time and works left to right.
5. Most kids should be able to produce a recognizable letter or word. If
necessary, help by nudging the beans into line occasionally. A child who has
poor pincer grasp or eye-hand coordination may not produce an identifiable
letter. Making only one very large letter may help.
During the project, name the letters and ask each child to name letters
("Have you finished your "B"? What letter are you working on
now? Are you ready for glue on your A?" etc.?) Variations 1. Oher words might be sbstituted for the childn's name.
2. To provide practice in fine motor skills, use simple shapes (flower or animal shapes, etc.
3. Have a class make all 26 letters and put them along the wall as a tactile alphabet that the children can see and touch.
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