The Letter V may not appear as often as some other letters, but it is full of exciting discoveries! From vegetables growing in a garden to volcanoes that erupt and violets blooming in the spring, children will enjoy exploring the /v/ sound through meaningful, hands-on experiences that make learning come alive.
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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. Be careful not to add a vowel to the end of the /u/ sound (avoid saying /vuh/).
Phonics Song
Tune: Farmer in the Dell
V /v/ vacuum
V /v/ vacuum
/v/ /v/ /v/ /v/
V /v/ vacuum
Bible Version
Tune: Farmer in the Dell
V /v/ very
V /v/ very
Jesus loves me very much
V /v/ very
Place vegetables stickers on the Letter V Poster.
Choose a variety of vegetables. Dab several times on a rag to remove moisture if cutting the vegetable open. Dip in paint and stamp onto the Letter V Poster. Some possible vegetables to use: romaine lettuce, peppers, lettuce, broccoli, carrots, celery.
Fold a toilet paper roll or cardboard into a v shape. Dab into paint and stamp onto the Letter V poster.
Visual perception is the brain's ability to interpret and make sense of the visual information received through the eyes. This skill is vital for reading, writing, and problem-solving. Our Visual Perception Curriculum is a comprehensive workbook designed to strengthen these skills through fun and engaging activities, helping a child build a strong foundation for learning.
Cover the Letter V Poster with violet pom poms. If you have an assortment of pom pom colors, the activity of picking out only the violet pom poms becomes a great fine motor, visual perception, and sorting activity.
Create violets on the Letter V Poster.
My "V" Book by Jane Belk Moncure - Be sure to use the phonetic sound of the letter and not just the letter name when reading the book. When we come to a letter, I have my child read the phonetic sound of each letter.
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle tells the story of a spider who works tirelessly to spin her web, despite being distracted by various animals offering to play. As each animal approaches and asks her to join in their activities, the spider continues her work, demonstrating focus and perseverance.
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.
Display God's definition of love with these free printable posters based on 1 Corinthians 13:4–8. Perfect for your home, classroom, Character Education, Valentine's Day, Easte, or alongside the Biblical Discipline Video Series.
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The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village by Francis Chan is an engaging parable about a village that struggles to work their big red tractor, believing it is difficult and slow. However, when a hidden instruction manual is found, they discover the tractor can do much more than they imagined. This story teaches children about the importance of the Bible, following the Holy Spirit, and obedience.
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