Materials
In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming
blue shower curtain
animal markers
pictures of a tadpoles, dragonflies,turtles, geese,
frogs, herons, and other pond creatures
craft sticks
black, brown, and green
Instructions
Write a consonant letter on each cat cutout.
* Make a set of 16 picture cards, so there are four cards representing each of
the four chosen letters on the cats. For example, make four cards with
pictures or drawings of things that start with the letter H, such as hose, hat,
heart, and hammer, or for S, make four cards with a picture or drawing of a
seal, sandwich, soap, or sock on each.
What to Do
1. Place the four cats in the top row of a
pocket chart to represent four
columns of initial consonants.
2. Shuffle the picture cards and stack
them face down.
3. In turn, have a child take a picture
card, identify the corresponding initial
consonant sound, and then place the
card under the correct cat.
4. Continue in this manner until all of
the cards are sorted.
Teacher - to - Teacher Tip
* Laminate the cats and picture cards for durability.
Assessment
Consider the following:
* Can the children sound out the letter on each cat?
* Can the children match the images on the other cards to the letters on the
cats?