Letter B - Part 2 - Parenting to Impress

This is continuation of yesterday’s post of Letter B Activites.

More Bb Activities:

Draw a “B” Word:– Have your child draw an object that starts with the letter “b”.
– Either write the name of the object and have them copy it or spell the word
– Be very careful when criticizing a child’s artwork. Even though it isn’t how you would draw the object, encouragement helps build confidence.

Boing:
– Cut strips of paper 1″ wide. Fold the paper accordian style.
– Little man had great fun “boing” this up and down while saying “boing.”

Button Sorting:
– Give the child a pile of buttons. Have the child place only “B-Colored” buttons (brown, blue, and black buttons) on the Bb Poster.

– Collect items for “My B Box” – Idea from My First Steps to Reading books
– Throw or bounce basketball or balls in a laundry basket or box
– Toss beanbags into a basket or box.
– Play with blue balloons.
– Play with blocks or a box.

– Bubble Art – click here for example pictures
1/4 cup liquid dish washing soap
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Mix it all and divided into different bowls or cups, and add food colouring (Idea from Storytime and More)

Computer Activities:
Starfall Bb Computer Activity

Books:
My B Book by Jane Belk Moncure – Be sure to use the phonetic sound of the letter and not the letter name when reading the book. When we come to a letter, I have my child read the phonetic sound of each letter.