Talk about why the specific objects are in this kit. For example, bubbles are in this kit because they are fun to play with, plus they improve literacy skills in that there are words on the outside of the bubble container, plus blowing bubbles strengthens your child’s breathing and helps his/her formation of letters, all parts of speaking. Feathers could also be in this kit. Breath control affects the ability to speak and sing or read outloud a complete sentence or thought. Blowing can be a benefit for both speaking and singing by increasing the strength of voice. Provide a paper bag for puppet making. Making and playing with a puppet is an opportunity to develop coordination of speech and movement, interactive social play that encourages language development and builds vocabulary, builds self-esteem and confidence by being child-directed. Puppet play also provides an opportunity to explore emotions in a non-threatening environment, and is a fun playful activity.

Literacy Activity

• Have parents do “Home literacy environment checklist” (parent book) Read each sentence and have them check if the statement is true or false
• OR have parents make an economical recycled literacy kit (make a class master list of their ideas) and relate this to geometry and special sense ie. using boxes and tubes, describe how they are blocks for construction and design
• OR-bring in 5 objects
• Use kit objects and get parents to build a literacy activity

Homework

Discuss craft (Vowel Craft – See Section D) and assign the number 4 in the child book.

• Parent Book - Parent Reflection on what learned so far in course.

Snack