Objective

By the end of this lesson, Amari will be able to recognize and say the letter A.

Materials and Prep

• Alphabet flashcards with the letter A
• Whiteboard and marker
• Enthusiasm and patience!

Activities

• Show Amari the alphabet flashcards. Point to the letter A and say "A, A, Apple!". Encourage Amari to repeat after you.

• Draw a big letter A on the whiteboard. Help Amari trace the letter A with their finger while saying "A, A, Amazing!".

• Find objects around the house that start with the letter A, like an apple or an airplane. Say the word and emphasize the initial sound "A".

Talking Points

• "Look, this is the letter A. Can you say 'A'?"
• "Let's draw the letter A. It goes down, then across. A for Amazing!"
• "Do you see the apple? Apple starts with A. A, A, Apple!"