All About the Letter Jj {Letter of the Week SMARTboard Activities}

YouTube.com Educational Links:

I have put together a collection of songs and read a-loud books about the Letter J.

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Note: All books and songs are copyrighted by original owners. Youtube links change periodically. If you find a broken link please email me at:lanieslittlelearners@gmail.com

There are over 20 pages of interactive activities to promote and reinforce letter, critical thinking, and math concepts. All About the Letter Jj is perfect for whole group, small group, and individual practice on the SMARTBoard or on a computer with the SMARTNotebook software installed.

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Vocabulary Words
Where is the Letter Jj
Circle the Letter Jj Circle the letter J in the nursery rhyme, “Jack Be Nimble.”
Write the Missing Letter – Jj
Write the Missing Letter Look at the picture and write the beginning missing letter.
Jj is for Jumping Jill Help Jumping Jill find her Jelly by following the upper and lowercase letter J to the jelly.
Which One Comes Next? Look at the pattern and finish the pattern.
Which One Does Not Belong? Look at the letters and pictures and put an X on the picture(s) that do not belong.
Let’s Sort by Uppercase and Lowercase Letter Jj Sort the jellybeans by upper and lowercase letter J.
Let’s Sort Sort pictures by the beginning /j/ sound into the jar.
Find, Graph, and Tally Count the letters and graph how many of each.
Find, Graph, and Tally Count the pictures and graph how many of each.
Write the Beginning Letter Sound Look at the picture and write the beginning letter sound.
ABC Order
Search a Word Look for words beginning with the Letter J. All words are hidden across and there is only one word per line.
Say! Trace! Read! Write! Use the letter tiles to build the word.
Let’s Build the Letter Jj Use the shapes to construct the upper and lowercase letter Jj.

Directions: It is recommended NOT to save the file once you have downloaded and extracted. This way the game does not have to be re-set.

Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards:

Approaches to Play

APL2.4a  Demonstrates eagerness to learn about and discuss new topics, ideas and tasks.

APL1.4a  Takes initiative to learn new concepts and try new experiences. Initiates and completes new tasks by himself/herself.

Language and Literacy

CLL1.4a  Listens and responds on topic to conversations and group discussions for an extended period.

CLL1.4b Listens to and follows multi-step directions.

CLL1.4c Extends/expands thoughts or ideas expressed.

CLL6.4c Isolates the initial (beginning) sounds in words with adult guidance.

CLL7.4a  With prompting and support, recognizes and names some upper/lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Mathematics

CD-MA4.4b Sorts and classifies objects using one or more attributes or relationships.

CD-MA4.4c Creates and extends simple, repeating patterns.

CD-MA2.4b Counts at least 10 objects using one-to-one correspondence.

Cognitive Process

CD-CP3.4b Uses both familiar and new strategies to solve a problem.

CD-CP3.4c With adult guidance and questioning determines and evaluates solutions prior to attempting to solve a problem.

Contact:

• If you have any suggestions and/or comments to make this learning packet better, please feel free to email me at: lanieslittlelearners@gmail.com.
• If you find a mistake or typo in the packet, please email me at: lanieslittlelearners@gmail.com so I can fix the error and send you a revised packet.

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Today I Feel…{Emotions / Feelings Activity Toolkit}

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Feelings Sorting Cards: The packet contains 9 feelings sorting cards perfect to use in circle time, small groups, and math centers. I am using the Feelings Sorting Cards in my Safe Place area based on Conscious Discipline to encourage children to recognize facial expressions. I am also introducing the Feelings Sorting Cards as part of my Feelings Theme to use at the beginning of the school year. (PP. 4-5)

Directions: It is suggested to print on card stock and laminate for durability. Then cut out each feelings sorting card along the solid black line. For a sorting game I suggest printing at least (5) sets. For a matching game like memory I suggest printing at least (4) sets. These cards can also be used like “Go Fish” cards.

Feelings Bingo: (5) Different Feelings Bingo cards. (PP. 5-7)

Feelings Stick Puppets: (4) different emotion black and white faces. Six each on a page of the following emotions: angry, sad, scared, and happy. (PP. 8-11)

Directions: It is suggested to print the angry faces on red paper, sad faces on blue paper, scared faces on yellow paper, and happy faces on green paper. Trim all faces to black image border, laminated for durability and glue double-sided to large craft sticks.

Activity Cards: Use the (20) different scenarios during large or small group time and have students identify using the Feelings Stick Puppets how they would feel. (PP. 12-13)

Angry Toolkit: 8.5” x 11” color poster describing what happens to your body when you become angry. 8.5” x 11” color poster describing possible reasons a student might become angry in a classroom setting, and 8.5” x 11” color poster of a calm down song. (PP. 14-16)

Sad Toolkit: 8.5” x 11” color poster describing what happens to your body when you are sad. 8.5” x 11” color poster describing possible reasons a student might become sad in a classroom setting. (PP. 17-18)

Scared Toolkit: 8.5” x 11” color poster describing what happens to your body when you are scared. 8.5” x 11” color poster describing possible reasons a student might become scared in a classroom setting. (PP. 19-20)

Excited Toolkit: 8.5” x 11” color poster describing what happens to your body when you are excited. 8.5” x 11” color poster describing possible reasons a student might become excited in a classroom setting. (PP. 21-22)

Individual Emotions Monitor: 8.5” x 11” color poster describing different levels of emotions from level 1 being calm and happy to level 5 being out of control and needing help to calm down. (PP. 23)

I Can Choose: 8.5” x 11” color poster giving a student (6) different choices to use to calm them self down. Have the objects used on the poster in a box. Locate the box in a quiet part of the classroom where the child cannot be disturbed or disturb the class. (PP. 24)

Feelings Vocabulary Cards: One 8” x 2.625” color vocabulary card for the following words: happy, glad, silly, excited, mad, angry, cranky, furious (use the same image on angry and furious), sad, gloomy, blue, discouraged, (used the same image for sad, gloomy, blue and discouraged) worried, scared, surprised, embarrassed, proud, shy, feelings, and emotions. (PP. 25 - 29)

Individual Feelings Posters: One 8.5” x 11” color poster for the following emotions, angry, sad, happy, excited, silly, worried, shy, scared, cranky, embarrassed, and proud. (PP. 30 - 41)

Individual Feelings Check-In: One 8.5” x 11” color poster for the following emotions, angry, sad, scared, and happy. Use as part of your morning routine and have the students clip their name to the emotion they are feeling. This can also be used to monitor students emotions through the day. There are also editable student name tags that fit a standard size wooden clothespin. (PP. 42 - 47)

QR Codes: (16) Individual songs and/or situations about feelings using QR codes. Simply scan the codes with a smart phone or tablet. The QR code will take you to a youtube video link using SafeShareTv.com. I check the links periodically to ensure the video has not changed link locations. If you find a broken link, please email me at once so I can correct the link and send you a revised QR code FREE of charge. (PP. 48-49)

Feelings Songs: One 8.5” x 11” color anchor charts for the following songs: Feelings, The More We Get Together, If You’re Happy and You Know It, Feelings (to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star), and I Look in the Mirror.
(PP. 50-54)

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Product Description: The Alphabet Matching Cards {Superhero Theme} is a free resource designed to assist teachers in engaging students with alphabet recognition and phonics through various interactive games and activities. The cards feature individual letters printed on colorful circles with a star background, fitting the superhero theme.

Components: Alphabet Matching Cards:

• Each card displays an individual letter on a colorful circle with a star background.
• Cards can be used for a variety of activities, including matching upper and lowercase letters, flashcards, and more.

Stand Up Alphabet Game:   - A fun, interactive game where students must identify letters, their sounds, and words beginning with those letters to remain standing.

• Involves multiple rounds with increasing difficulty to reinforce learning.
• Includes a "lightning round" for students who excel through the initial rounds, with a special sticker reward for the winners.

Pros: 

• Engaging Design: The superhero theme with colorful circles and star backgrounds is visually appealing to young students.

• Versatile Use: The cards can be used in various games and activities, making them a flexible resource for different teaching needs.

• Interactive Learning: The Stand Up Alphabet game is a dynamic way to reinforce letter recognition and phonics, keeping students actively involved.

• Positive Reinforcement: The game provides a fun and rewarding experience with special stickers for those who excel, encouraging continued participation and effort.

• Durability: Instructions for printing on cardstock and laminating ensure the cards can withstand regular use.

Teacher Testimonial: One teacher reported significant improvement in their pre-k class using these cards and the Stand Up Alphabet game. Initially, only one or two students were standing by the end of round 3, but by the end of the school year, 20 out of 22 students remained standing, demonstrating improved letter recognition and phonics skills.

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