Alphabet Soup is an early literacy program that uses stories, songs and crafts to learn about each letter of the alphabet. The program focuses on 4 main areas:
- letter recognition
- listening skills
- print motivation
- narrative skills
I use the following series to structure the program:
- Animal Antics A to Z by Barbara deRubertis
- My Soundbox by Jane Belk Moncure
The stories are a little big longer than I would normally chose for a read-aloud with this age group (3-5), but the purpose is to prepare children to sit and listen for longer periods of time, a skill that will be required once they enter kindergarten.
For craft inspiration:
- Kathy Ross Crafts Letter Shapes
The Paper Pusher 