Adapted By:
Pat Copp
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Pat Copp has been a primary teacher for 26 years. Pat often works with
students who are English language learners or students at high risk
who have no educational experiences before entering 1st grade.
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P.S. 35
Bronx, NY
Principal:
Graciela Navarro
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Modifications
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My first grade students would profit from a tactical project, so we drew
appropriate pictures. Some students looked through phonics cards,
picture dictionaries, and library books. Some children made their
pictures from their own imagination. They used wikki-stix to form
their letters.
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Instructional
Objectives
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Students will:
- Sift through useful materials
- Form the letters of the alphabet using a multi-sensory
approach to increase retention
- Practice and improve fine motor skills
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Technology Integration
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The children used a digital camera to take pictures of their finished
pages. When the children saw e-book presentations on the computer
they were motivated to create their own class e-book
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Assessment
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I was able to observe children as they used reference materials, concentrated
on correctly forming the letters (alphabet familiarity and fine motor
skills). After making the e-book, the children were more enthusiastic
about alphabet activities; they showed increased retention using
1:1 evaluations.
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Tips for Teachers
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Start early in the year and make e-books when it is feasible. Make sure
you can work with a group because 1:1 takes too long. As always,
try the activity yourself first to make sure you know the technology.
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Student Work Samples
Click on each thumbnail to see a full-screen version.
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