Minds On
My name is special
Everyone’s name is special. Your name is created with letters that make sounds.
Let’s explore this video and consider the first letter of your name.
Explore this video entitled “Letter L” from Cutie Pugs ABC to learn more about the sound of the letter L and words that start with this sound.
The pugs found things that started with L.
Try It
Try it
What is the first letter of your name? What sound does this letter make?
Draw a picture of at least 3 things that start with the first letter of your name.
Share your ideas with a partner, if possible.
As you work through this learning activity, you can record your ideas in many ways.
Access the following audio recording to learn more about how to record your ideas.
How to Record Your Ideas
Action
My name
Materials Needed
Materials needed
Materials needed for this learning activity:
- paper
- pencil, crayons
- scissors
- printed letters (if possible)
- books, magazines, posters, labels, etc.
Can you find the letters of your name?
If possible, you could write or cut out the letters of your name.
If you cut the letters out, can you put them back together?
You can also use the following Alphabet Letters to create your name. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Alphabet Letters.
Consolidation
Be a letter detective
Can you be a letter detective? A detective uses clues to find things.
There are letters all around your learning space.
Find the letters of your name in your learning space.
These letters can be anywhere! Explore the following image for examples of where you can find letters in your learning space.
Student Success
Think-Pair-Share
Record the places you found the letters of your name. Share with a partner, if possible
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Press the button next to the sentence that matches how you feel.
I feel…
Press ‘Discover More’ to extend your skills.
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