I looked over the posts for the previous letters and I noticed that they are not set up all the same. I like that, as it provides variety; however, there is something to be said for consistency: one knows what to expect from the post.
I like that I have inserted titles of books, YouTube videos, recipes, activities, and physical exercises...
One downside is that some of the links I had included are no longer live links. I guess, if I want to keep a blog going, I will have to periodically check the links and make the necessary adjustments.
For now, let's keep going with the next letter in line: the letter V!
Z Y X W V U T S R Q P O N M L K J I H G F E D C B A
*For the following activities, you can use a timer if playing with older children.
1. What Comes to Mind?
What is the first word that comes to your mind when you think of the letter V?
For me, the word is Victory!
For older players: ask the players to come up with as many V words as they can. Each word is given a score based on the number of letters in it: the word Victory would be worth 7 points. The player with most points wins.
For younger players: ask the players to say (or write if they can write) as many V words as they can. Each word is worth a point. The player with the most points win.
2. Scattegories
Before Parker Brothers came out with this game, I used to play it using a simple piece of paper that I divided into columns. It was then called "Categories."
Give each player a piece of paper and have them draw columns. Together, choose the categories that will be completed. For older players, you might use cities, countries, actors/actresses, singers... Each player gets a point for each unique answer.
For younger players, you might just use fewer columns with the headings names, toys, movie characters, or anything else you think the younger players might know. Each child gets a point for each answer given.
*Sing songs and listen to stories
YouTube is full of songs that cover the letter V. Browse and choose the one(s) you feel your child might enjoy the most.
The same goes for stories featuring the letter V. They are not long, and they are fun. Try them!
*Hands On Activity
For older children, you can provide the materials and let them create the violin from scratch following the video's instructions.
For younger children, you might want to give them precut materials and let them assemble the violin, with your help, following the instructions.
*Cooking
Shaped Vanilla Cookies - you can make them round or use the V shape
What about learning about "violet" fruits and vegetables? Learn how they can help our bodies remain healthy and follow some of the recipes the author shares.
What other activities can you think of to learn about the letter V?
Share in the comments and don't forget to have fun!
