Objective

By the end of this lesson, Brooklynn will be able to recognize, trace, and write the letter 's', understand the concept of 'big' and 'small', identify the number 2, and enjoy a story that incorporates these themes.

Materials and Prep

• Worksheet with big and small items
• Tracing paper for the letter 's' and Brooklynn's name
• A simple storybook that includes the letter 's' and the number 2
• Pencil or crayon for tracing and writing

Activities

• Big and Small Worksheet:

  Brooklynn will look at pictures of different items and decide which ones are big and which ones are small. She can color the big items one color and the small items another color.

• Letter 's' Tracing:

  Using the tracing paper, Brooklynn will trace the letter 's'. She can practice writing it in both uppercase and lowercase, saying the letter out loud as she writes.

• Tracing Her Name:

  Brooklynn will trace her name using the same tracing paper, helping her learn to recognize and write her own name.

• Story Time:

  Read a fun story that features the letter 's' and the number 2. After reading, discuss the characters and events in the story.

• Number 2 Activity:

  Brooklynn will learn about the number 2 by finding pairs of objects around her home. She can draw or write down what she finds.

Talking Points

• "What do you think the letter 's' looks like? Can you find it in your name?"
• "Can you tell me what is big and what is small? Let’s color them together!"
• "Let’s practice tracing the letter 's'! How many 's' do you see in this story?"
• "How do you feel when you write your name? It’s special because it’s yours!"
• "In our story, how many characters can we count? Can you find the number 2 in the story?"
• "What pairs of things did you find? Can you show me two of your favorite items?"