Helps learners recognize alphabet letters by having them glue dry pasta over their names. Scholars use a card with their names printed neatly, then decorate it with noodles while saying each letter they make. 

Concepts

prereading, phonics, the alphabet, lowercase letters, uppercase letters, letter recognition

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Additional Tags

letter recognition, phonics, pre reading, early literacy skills, the alphabet, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Write sight words on cards, laminate them, and place them readily available with playdough for early finishers to practice while waiting for the next exercise
• Send materials home for optional practice outside of school

Classroom Considerations

• Preparation includes name writing on cards and gathering dry pasta
• The dry pasta may leave a mess when broken into pieces

Pros

• Offers a hands-on practice for letter recognition and spelling of names\
• Provides extension and adaptation ideas

Cons

• None

Common Core

RF.K.1.d