Write My Name With Shaving Cream

Grade Levels

Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten

Course, Subject

English Language Arts

Related Academic Standards

CC.1.4.K.E CC.1.4.K.E

With prompting and support, illustrate using details and dictate/write using descriptive words.

CC.1.4.K.L CC.1.4.K.L

Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. • Capitalize first word in sentence and pronoun I. • Recognize and use end punctuation. • Spell simple words phonetically.

CC.1.4.K.R CC.1.4.K.R

CC.1.5.K.G CC.1.5.K.G

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English when speaking based on kindergarten level and content.

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Author

Buffalo Public Schools Prekindergarten Curriculum Committee

Additional Notes

You may use pudding, playdough, finger paint, a salt tray, a sand tray, a glitter tray, or a "mud" tray (potting soil and water), instead of shaving cream. Provide a card with the child's name printed on it so the child can practice independently.

Description

Fill a small tray with shaving cream and allow the child to explore the medium. Demonstrate how to correctly form the first letter of his/her name. Let the child practice forming the letter. When he/she has mastered the first letter, you may introduce the next one. Allow time for the child to practice forming the next letter. You may keep this activity interesting by using a variety of substances.

Essential Question

Can I form some letters in my name?

Duration

10 minutes

Assessment

The child will be able to form some letters in his/her first name.

Write My Name With Shaving Cream