We continue our outdoor summer fun this month for our Playful Preschool Series . The theme this week is water. We have a fun and wet alphabet activity to share.
Alphabet Activities
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Why We Chose This Activity
Water, water, water…my son can not get enough of playing with water. Whether it is playing with the hose outside or splashing in the bathtub, he could spend hours being wet.
As you probably know, I believe that we should build off our kids interests and meet them where they are.
So we came up with this washing the letter dishes. Water play meets the alphabet!
Setting Up
Materials needed:[easyazon_link identifier=”B001PGTNK6″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]water table[/easyazon_link] or two dishwashing containers, [easyazon_link identifier=”B000IZ793S” locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]drying rack[/easyazon_link] or towel, rag or sponge, water, soap, plastic dishes and silverware and [easyazon_link identifier=”B00IYDM814″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]washable markers[/easyazon_link]
- Fill one container with soapy water. The second container will be filled with clean water for your rinse bin.
- Place the bins in a row followed by the drying rack or towel.
- On each plastic dish or utensil write a letter of the alphabet with a marker. To create tough stains use a crayon to write the letters!
Time to Play
Pick up an item to wash and name the letter on the utensil or dish. Wash the letter off in the soapy water, rinse, dry and repeat!
Kids can also work on letter sounds. Include saying the letter sound before washing the letter off the object.
You could also write sight words instead of letters to differentiate for other kids.
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Natasha says
This is perfect for them little ones who beg to wash dishes. Love this idea!
Danielle says
Wonderful idea! My son would have so much fun with this.
Amanda says
This is fantastic. My kids like to help wash dishes. We can use our applesauce containers!
Cerys says
I love this – and I know my kids would love it as well. Preparing it for after preschool this afternoon. Thank you for the inspiration.