Materials Needed
- One piece of paper for every member in your immediate family (mom, dad, sisters, brothers and the child).
- One (1) Box of Crayons
- One (1) Pen
Instructions:
Step 1: The adult should use a pen to write the first name of each immediate family member on the pieces of paper. One name should be written on each piece of paper. (See Photo below)
Step 2: Tell the child they’re going to look for similarities and differences in the names of their family members.
Step 3: Tell the child to use a crayon to circle the letters that are the same in each name.
(Example: Circle all d’s with a blue crayon, circle all a’s with a green crayon, etc).
Step 4: Ask the child to count all letters that are the same.
Step 5: Ask the child what family members have the same letters that are in the child’s first name.
Learning Objectives
Language/Literacy
Introduction to written words.
Introduction to sounds and names of letters.
Use words and gestures to communicate.
Problem Solving
Identify three or more colors.
Understand Different vs. Same.
