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Learning · The activity desk
Letter-of-the-day book hunt
Choose a letter and find a book with a matching word in its title or pictures.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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A few familiar age-appropriate books
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: Place a small selection of books within reach and choose one letter together.
Adult's role: Read titles aloud, help identify beginning sounds, and follow the child's choice of book without requiring a correct answer.
Let's make it happen
- Choose a letter and say its sound together if you wish.
- Look at the book titles or covers for a word beginning with that sound. An adult can help, and you can choose another letter if needed.
- Read or look through the chosen book together. Point out another matching word or picture if you find one.
Make it simpler: Choose a book together and point to one familiar picture while the adult names it.
Clean up: Return the books to their shelf or basket.
Use intact, age-appropriate books. Follow the child's interest and allow them to stop at any time.