This book is a natural way
to expose children to letters and sounds. First, you will need a photograph (or
self-portrait) for each child. Glue each child’s photo on a piece of paper.
Write the uppercase and lowercase letter that the child’s name begins with on
either side of his picture. Glue a copy of the words to the song below to the
bottom of the page. Sing and read to the tune of “Where Is Thumbkin?”*Add a picture of the manual sign for each letter.
Teacher: N is for
Natalie.
Children: N is for
Natalie.
Teacher: /n/ /n/ /n/
Children: /n/ /n/ /n/
Teacher: Natalie starts
with N.
Children: Natalie starts
with N.
Teacher: /n/ /n/ /n/
Children: /n/ /n/ /n/
Start your day by reading
and singing the song. Invite the children to name other words that begin with
the same sound.