Welcome to the Letter Cc Activities page! Here you'll discover hands-on, playful ways to help a child learn all about the letter Cc. Enjoy singing a catchy letter song, creating a colorful Letter Cc poster, reading engaging books, tasting foods that begin with C, and exploring other fun activities. These ideas are designed to help a child recognize the letter C, hear its sound, and connect it to the world around them. Get ready for a creative and exciting journey with the letter C!
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Phonics songs are an excellent tool for teaching letter sounds as children prepare for reading. Sing the songs slowly, focusing on the sound of each letter. Be careful not to add a vowel to the end of the /k/ sound (avoid saying /kuh/).
Phonics Song
Tune: Farmer in the Dell
C /c/ cat
C /c/ cat
/c/ /c/ /c/ /c/
C /c/ cat
Bible Version
Tune: Farmer in the Dell
C /c/ Cain
C /c/ Cain
Cain tried to lie to God
C /c/ Cain
- Use the end of a celery stick dipped into paint to paint little "c's" on the Cc Poster. While celery begins with "c", we want to focus on the hard /k/ sound not the soft /s/ sound that c makes.
Color the Letter C poster gray or light black. Then give the child a 1" strip of yellow construction paper to cut thin pieces. Glue the C's to make road lines. Drive a car on the letters in the correct formation.
Add stickers of items that start with a /k/ sound. Examples: cupcake, cookie, candy, cake, car, crown, cap, coin.
Give the child broken crayons to color the Letter C poster.
Color the Letter C poster a color to represent a cat. Add triangle ears, circle eyes and nose, and pipe cleaners as whiskers.
Add /k/ animal stickers to the Letter C poster. Examples: Cat, cow, camel. chimpanzee, cardinal, cobra, crocodile.
Color black dots on the Letter C poster for spots on a cow. Add eyes, horns, and a nose to finish the cow. Read along side Click, Clack, Moo Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin.
Color the Letter C poster orange. Glue shortened green pipe cleaners as tops to the carrots.
Place washable paint on a paper plate. Drive a hot wheel car through the paint and then on the Letter C poster. Focus on the /k/ sound of car as the child paints. When finished, take the car to the "carwash" (sink) and clean the paint off.
Fill the Letter C with dot markers, starting from the top and working your way around the curve. Once the ink is dry, draw a face on the first dot to create a caterpillar.
Glue cotton balls on the Letter C poster. For added fine motor practice, demonstrate to the child how to thin the cotton balls by pulling them apart.
Dip cotton balls in very light blue paint to stamp clouds on the Letter C poster.
- Use the end of a celery stick dipped into paint to paint little "c's" on the Cc Poster
- Cut the "Cc" out. Instruct the child to cut on the black lines. Then glue to cardboard for another /c/ word.
On a black sheet of paper, draw the letter "C". Glue small squares of paper to the outline of the letter. Make a frame of squares as well if time and attention allow.
Trim the bottom of a celery stalk so the veins are exposed. Place the celery in a cup of water mixed with food coloring. Check the celery each day to observe how it "drinks" the colored water and how the veins gradually change color. As you watch, talk about the letter C shape found in the celery stalk and discuss the word "color."
Note: Although celery starts with the letter C, it makes the /s/ sound rather than the hard /k/ sound taught to preschoolers.
Give the child a donut. Discuss how it forms a circle or an "o." Take a bit out of the donut and notice how it forms the letter "c."
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My "C" Book 
Click, Clack, Moo Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin is a humorous story about a group of cows who find an old typewriter and start making demands from Farmer Brown. They type out messages requesting better living conditions, like electric blankets, and refuse to produce milk until their demands are met. With witty text and clever illustrations, the book introduces children to problem-solving and negotiation.
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss is a fun story about a mischievous cat who brings chaos and excitement to two children on a rainy day. With the help of Thing 1 and Thing 2, the cat creates a mess but manages to clean everything up before their mother returns. It's a classic, lively tale full of rhymes and playful antics.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle follows the journey of a small caterpillar as he eats his way through a variety of foods over a week's time. Starting with one apple and gradually increasing his intake, the caterpillar's appetite grows until he transforms into a beautiful butterfly. This classic story contains repetitive text, a focus on counting, days of the week, and the life cycle of a butterfly.
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin tells the story of Pete, a laid-back cat who loves his white shoes. As he walks along, he steps in various messes—like strawberries, blueberries, and mud—that change the color of his shoes, but Pete remains cheerful and keeps singing his catchy song. This book highlights themes of resilience and positivity, showing kids that it's okay when things don’t go as planned.
Hermie: A Common Caterpillar by Max Lucado tells the story of Hermie, a caterpillar who feels ordinary and overlooked compared to others. As Hermie struggles with his insecurities, he learns that God has a special plan for everyone, even the seemingly "common." This heartwarming story teaches children about self-worth, trust in God, and the idea that each person is unique and important in their own way.
Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina is a classic children's book about a peddler who sells caps. He takes a nap under a tree, and when he wakes up, he discovers that all his caps are gone. He soon realizes that a group of mischievous monkeys has stolen them and is wearing them on their heads. The peddler tries various strategies to get his caps back, eventually outsmarting the monkeys.
Another one of my favorite childhood books, Corduroy by Don Freeman is a beloved story about a teddy bear named Corduroy who lives in a department store. He is missing a button on his overalls, which makes him feel imperfect and unworthy of being bought. Corduroy embarks on an adventure through the store to find his button. Though unsuccessful, the next day Corduroy is bought, and his button is fixed, showing him the love and care he longed for.
The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss tells the story of a little boy who plants a carrot seed and waits for it to grow, even when others doubt him. Despite their doubts, he stays patient and hopeful. In the end, his hard work pays off when the carrot finally sprouts.
All Printables Free for Immediate Family Use or with a Current License Only
- Celery (for the formation, not sound)
- Cheerios (bit a section out)
- Cantaloupe
- Chicken
- Cheese, Cheese stick, Cheeseburger
- Chips, Cheetos
- Chocolate, Chocolate Chips
