Alphabet Recognition
What letter is this? (Show the letter B).
B
What is this school item? (Show picture of a pencil.)
Pencil
What is the first thing we do when we come to school?
Unpack / morning meeting / hang backpack (your class routine)
What is a greeting word we can use in the morning?
“Good morning.”
Point to something in the classroom that starts with M.
ex. Marker / map / math book
What do you notice about the sounds that letter B makes? Can you say a word that starts with B?
/b/ as in ‘ball’
What do you notice we use a pencil for?
Writing/drawing
Why do we have morning meeting? What do you notice about how it helps us?
Helps us get ready, greet classmates, learn plans for the day
Why do we say "please" and "thank you"? What do you notice about how people feel when we use them?
It shows kindness and respect
What school item do you use to color?
Crayons / markers
Can you tell me the letter that spells the first sound in the word cat?
C
Can you show me which school item you would use to cut paper?
Scissors
Show me what you should do when the teacher says,"Line up."
Stand in a line quietly
Show me how you would ask for a pencil using a complete sentence.
“Can I have a pencil, please?”
What do you notice about the sounds in the word "bag"? Which letters match those sounds?
B-A-G
How do you know the difference between the letters P and R? What do you notice?
P has a straight line and one bump; R has a bump and a slanted leg
How are a notebook and a folder the same and different?
Same: both hold papers. Different: notebook has pages; folder stores loose papers.
How is recess different from centers time? What do you notice?
Recess = outside play; centers = learning activities
What is the difference between asking a question and telling something?
Questions ask; sentences tell
Show me which routine you do before lunch.
Line up / wash hands / get lunch card
Can you create a silly sentence using at least two words that start with the same letter?
Example: “Silly snakes sing.”
Can you create a short classroom rule using two school items?
Example: “Put your crayons and markers away.”
Which part of the school day helps you learn the most? Why?
Student’s choice with explanation
Can you create your own short conversation with a partner using at least one question?
Student-created conversation
How do you know which school item you would need if the teacher says, ‘It’s time to write a story’? What clues help you decide?
You listen for the clue “write,” so you choose items for writing — like a pencil and a notebook.