L is for Leaves

Songs:
ABC
Lift Up Your Voice and Sing!

Books:

I see a leaf / story by Grace Maccarone
The Big Leaf Pile (Clifford)

Game/Activity:

Leaf Hunt – take a walk in your neighborhood and look for leaves.  If they are on the ground pick up a variety for a craft.  Point out the different sizes and colors of the leaves.  Also note if some trees still have their leaves.

Leaf Rubbings – for this age group I’ve found that it helps to tape the paper to the table.  This keeps it from moving.   If you want to do this activity, but you’re out of fresh leaves, check out your local craft store for craft leaves.  Once Halloween is over they typically have fall decorations on clearance.  I like to use a variety of leaf sizes and shapes for this activity.

If you’re just joining us you may want to read the “How to set up a co-op preschool” post.  Each week I’ll be sharing ideas for introducing your preschoolers to the letters of the alphabet.   Not all of these ideas will work for everyone.  As the year goes on, you’ll figure out what works for your group of kids.  To start the alphabet, check out ideas for the letters A and B or just bookmark this page for all my preschool ideas.