Apples to Crate Beginning Sounds Activity

Features:

• 26 Lowercase Letter Crates: Each crate is labeled with a lowercase letter, helping children practice identifying and sorting all letters of the alphabet.
• Vibrant Apples: The set includes three apples (red, yellow, and green) for each letter. Each features a familiar picture to assist children in recognizing and associating beginning sounds.
• Durable and Reusable Design: Print and laminate the pages for extended use. The crates can be assembled by cutting along the dashed lines and folding along the continuous lines. Add sticky tape to secure the sides to leave the top open for easy sorting.

How to Use:

1. Preparation: Print, laminate, and cut out all components for long-term use. Assemble the crates by following the provided instructions.
2. Activity: Children choose an apple, identify the beginning sound of the picture, and place it in the corresponding letter crate. Start with a few letters and gradually introduce more as children become comfortable with the activity.
3. Fine Motor Development: To add a fine motor skills element, attach the apples to clothespins and have children clip them onto the correct crates.

Educational Benefits:

• Phonics and Sound Recognition: This activity promotes phonics skills by allowing children to identify and match beginning sounds with the appropriate letters.
• Alphabet Familiarity: Sorting the entire alphabet enhances letter recognition through an enjoyable, hands-on approach.
• Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating apples and clipping them to crates or pegs supports the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, which are vital for early writing.

This flexible activity is perfect for preschool, homeschool, or daycare settings. It provides a fun way for children to develop essential literacy skills.

Happy Teaching! 🙂

IMPORTANT: This resource is included in the Apples Preschool Centers. Do not purchase this resource if you have previously bought the packet as you already own it!