President's Day, the Olympics, and a Review Week

February 17-21

...oh, yeah, and mid-winter break.  Do you have anything special planned for next week?  I hope you also find fun ways to sneak in some review!  We are 21 letter-sounds in: O, B, X, S, A, I, F, L, P, J, M, H, U, T, R, W, N, K, D, G, V.  With Monday a holiday and the week off from school, let's pause for some review. 

If your child has some letter-sounds that are weaker or a challenge, focus in on those this week.

If your child seems to have a good handle on all of the letter-sounds we have targeted so far, focus on some phonological awareness skills like rhyming, figuring out how many syllables in words (clap or tap the beats), and identifying the first (or last) sound in words.

Check out this Olympic-themed craft/activity idea that you sould use for letters/sounds, rhyming and more.

Modify this Indoor Obstacle Course idea by Hands On As We Grow for letters, sounds, or other phonemic/phonological awareness skills.

Play some Phonics BINGO

Looking for more ideas?  Revisit previous posts on alphabet books/apps, writing the alphabet, and review ideas (here, here, here, and here).

Experiences that can support speech-language development and concept/world knowledge:

• Seattle Children's Museum has a day of pint-sized American History planned for President's Day (2/17/14)
• Free Educator and Family Day at Northwest African American Museum (2/17/14)
• Seattle Aquarium, Woodland Park Zoo, Northwest Trek all have special events scheduled next week

APPS:

I recently came across this app review for Alph and Betty's Topsy Turvy World (focuses on teaching letters of the alphabet) from Smart Apps For Kids.  While it has some non-standard US English use, it looks intriguing.

I also recently saw this app review for LetterSounds 1 Pro from The Appy Ladies (focuses on teaching letter-sound relationships).

For President's Day:

• What Does The President Look Like
• Britannica Kids: US Presidents

Looking for apps for older kids?  Check out this list of Top 10 U.S. Presidents Apps from Smart Apps For Kids.

What ideas would you add to this list of review ideas?  Drop me a comment!  I'd love to hear.

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