Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to recognize and identify the letter and number of the week, and understand their sounds and values.

Materials and Prep

Materials:

• Large flashcards with the letter and number of the week
• Whiteboard and markers
• Picture books related to the letter and number

Preparation:

• Prepare the large flashcards with the letter and number of the week
• Gather the picture books related to the letter and number

Activities

1. Letter and Number Hunt: Hide the large flashcards around the room and have the student find and identify them. Once found, ask the student to say the sound of the letter and count the number of objects on the number card.

2. Story Time: Read a picture book related to the letter and number of the week. Encourage the student to point out the letter and number in the book.

3. Letter and Number Tracing: Using the whiteboard, guide the student in tracing the letter and number of the week, and practice saying their sounds and values.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Today we are going to learn about the letter 'A' and the number '1'. Can you say 'A' and count to '1'?"
• "When we find the letter 'A' and the number '1', we can make the sounds 'Aaaa' and count '1' apple."
• "Let's read a book about animals and count '1' elephant together."
• "Now, let's practice writing 'A' and tracing the number '1' on the whiteboard."