Letter "Dd" Week

We're ready to dig into letter D, so come on!

Doggie Puppet

1. paper lunch sack (any color)
2. googly eyes
3. glue
4. construction paper (any color)
5. sharpie
6. scissors

Grab a lunch bag, draw the face parts on construction paper- ears, nose, tongue, spots, bowtie, collar, etc.-for your "little" to cut out, glue on the puppy dog face and, doggonit, you're done!  Now you've got yourself a doggie puppet! I'd like to know how much this doggie would sell for in the window? Priceless.

Dalmation Doggie (can you tell we like dogs?)

1. paper plate
2. black and white construction paper
3. black pom pom
4. googly eyes
5. pink and black crayon or marker
6. glue

Cut out ear shapes with white construction paper and tape on back of paper plate.  Cut out black spots and glue on around face and ears.  Glue eyes and pom pom nose, draw your mouth and tongue and you're done! 

Dirt Cups

What you'll need...

1. cool whip
2. chocolate pudding
3. oreo cookies, crushed
4. gummy worms

Mix together cool whip and pudding and layer on top with crushed oreos.  Top with a few worms and DIG in!

Letter Hunt:  Your letter bucket is filled with dogs, ducks, deer, dinosaurs, dragons, dolls, dice, etc.

Fine Motor:  Doughy D's 

Let your smartypants develop their fine motor skills by rolling playdough into the letter D.  What else can they make with the playdough?  A diamond?  Maybe a dinosaur?

Coloring Page: Print off the  Dd is for dinosaur coloring sheet on the Fisher-Price website. Click on the link below.http://www.fisher-price.com/us/ms7/alphabet-coloring-pages.asp

Books: Below are a few suggested readings for your little ones.  You should be able to find most of these books at your local library or around the house.

• Go, Dog. Go!  by P.D. Eastman
• How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Dogs? by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague
• Danny and the Dinosaur by Sid Hoff

"Little" Tip of the Week: Remember that your child gets excited when you do!  Add excitement with facial expressions, praise, high-fivin', etc.  It's great to see them so giddy about learning! It CAN be fun!