The Letter E encourages children to explore, experiment, and enjoy learning through play! As your child or student practices the sound of Ee, the hands-on activities, engaging books, simple snacks, and creative experiences below will build letter recognition and early phonics skills while making learning fun.
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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 the letter. It’s very important to focus on teaching children only the short vowel sounds at first. Avoid introducing other sounds, like long vowels or schwa, until the child has mastered CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words and basic reading skills.
Phonics Song
Tune: The Farmer in the Dell
E /e/ elephant
E /e/ elephant
/e/ /e/ /e/ /e/
E /e/ elephant
Bible Version
Tune: Farmer in the Dell
E /e/ everyone
E /e/ everyone
Encourage everyone to believe
E /e/ everyone
Dip plastic eggs in paint and stamp or roll them across the paper.
Glue on pictures or place stickers of elephants on the Letter Ee Poster.
Build alphabet confidence with Uppercase Letters Bingo. The child practices recognizing capital letters while enjoying a game that keeps learning light and engaging. Click the link below to grab the download to the free cards.
Find and cut out the letter Ee (both uppercase and lowercase) from newspapers or magazines. This is a great activity for helping kids recognize letters in different fonts and styles.
Wash eggshells and allow time to dry. Break into small pieces and glue on the Letter Ee Poster. For examples fun, place the eggshells in a water and food coloring mixture to make them colorful.
My "E" Book by Jane Belk Moncure - Be sure to use the phonetic sound of the letter and not the letter name when reading the book. When we come to a letter, I have my child read the phonetic sound of each letter
When the Elephant Walks by Keiko Kasza is a charming, circular story about a chain of animals fleeing in a sequence of cause-and-effect. The elephant's walk scares a bear, which in turn frightens other animals, down to the smallest mouse. The book ends on a playful note, with the mouse scaring the elephant, bringing the story full circle. The repetitive pattern and gentle illustrations make it fun for young children to follow along.
The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper is a classic tale about a small but determined engine tasked with pulling a long train over a steep mountain after bigger engines refuse to help. With the mantra “I think I can, I think I can,” the little engine perseveres and succeeds. This timeless story teaches children the values of optimism and hard work, inspiring them to overcome challenges. This one of my favorite preschool books.
Enemy Pie by Derek Munson tells the story of a boy who has a new neighbor he considers his "enemy." When his dad suggests making "enemy pie," the boy believes it’s a secret recipe for getting rid of enemies. However, as the boy spends time with his "enemy," he learns that they have more in common than he thought, and what he thought was a recipe for trouble turns into a recipe for friendship. This story teaches lessons about kindness, overcoming prejudice, and the power of friendship.
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss is a beloved story about Sam-I-Am, a character who tries to convince an unnamed friend to try green eggs and ham, despite his refusal to do so in various situations. Sam-I-Am's persistence ultimately leads to a humorous and satisfying conclusion when the friend discovers he actually likes the dish. This timeless book is perfect for teaching children about the value of open-mindedness and trying new things.
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The Little Red Hen is a classic folk tale that teaches valuable lessons about hard work and teamwork. In the story, the little red hen finds some grain and decides to plant it, but none of the other animals will help her. She continues to work alone, planting, harvesting, and baking the bread. When the bread is finally ready, the other animals want to share in the reward, but the hen decides to enjoy it all by herself. This story emphasizes the importance of responsibility, self-reliance, and the consequences of not helping others.
Emma Kate by Patrica Polacco is a heartwarming story about the close bond between a little girl and her imaginary friend, who happens to be an elephant. Together, they have fun-filled adventures, from riding bikes to going to school, until a surprising twist at the end reveals who the imaginary friend truly is. The story celebrates the power of imagination, friendship, and the joy of make-believe.
- Eggs (scrambled eggs, deviled eggs, eggplant)
- English muffins
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