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K is for kangaroo and kite this week as we continue our Letter of the Week Series with Letter K!
Each week for 26 weeks I created a new printable activity pack all about the focus letter of the week. The corresponding posts include book lists, a list of animals that start with the letter of the week and play ideas or activities relating to each letter.
If you’re just joining us, make sure to check out the other posts in this series on our Letter of the Week Page.
Letter K Notebook
The Letter K Notebook includes:
- Uppercase & Lowercase Letter Mazes
- Dot-to-dots
- Circle the letter K’s page
- Craft pages with cut out templates
- Coloring Pages
- Do-a-Dot Pages
- 3 Types of Puzzles
Letter K Book List
Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too? by Eric Carle
Does a kangaroo have a mother? What about a lion or a bear? This cute book answers those questions for your kiddos while reassuring them of a mother’s love.
Koala Lou by Mem Fox
Koala Lou is afraid her mother might not love her anymore and so decides to try to win her mother’s love by winning events at the Bush Olympics. This book helps children to see that no matter how busy their mama is she still loves them.
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
The Kissing Hand gives children a way to deal with separation fears and anxiety. It is about Chester Racoon who is scared for his first day of school, but his mamas sweet kissing hand solution would work for any time your child is feeling nervous about leaving you.
Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
Kitten mistakes the full moon for a big bowl of milk! And, she’s determined to drink it. Find out what happens on this kitten’s night-time adventure.
There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight by Penny Parker Klostermann
What will this silly dragon swallow next?!?
“There was an old dragon who swallowed a knight. I don’t know why he swallowed the knight. It’s not polite!”
This is a funny new twist on the Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly rhyme your kiddos will love.
Kite Flying by Grace Lin
This book about a family building kites on a windy day will be sure to get your kiddos mind’s working on a kite project of their own as it takes them through the process of buying, building, and eventually flying kites.
But, it also shares the Chinese cultural tradition of making kites. It even includes a brief history of kites and where, when, and how they’ve been used.
Letter K Animals
Kangaroo
San Diego Zoo – Kangaroo Facts & Photos
Australia Zoo – Red Kangaroo Facts
Australia Zoo – Eastern Gray Kangaroo Facts
Kangaroo Facts! – National Geographic
Koala
San Diego Zoo Animals – Koala Facts & Photos
Koala Cam – San Diego Zoo
Australia Zoo – Koala Facts
10 Facts about Koalas! – National Geographic
Komodo Dragon
San Diego Zoo – Komodo Dragon Facts & Photos
Australia Zoo – Komodo Dragon Facts
Komodo Dragon Facts – National Zoo
Komodo Dragon Facts – National Geographic Kids
Kinkajou
San Diego Zoo – Kinkajou Facts & Photos
Kookaburra
Australia Zoo – Laughing Kookaburra Facts
Letter K Play Ideas
Let’s go fly a kite!
Besides the letter K craft in your Letter K Notebook, try making some kites this week to fly outside or down the hall in the house.
I found a really good video on how to make a super simple and quick kite. In the video, they add a paper tail to the bottom of the kite, but you could just as easily add ribbon, crepe paper or anything else you want that’s lightweight.
In addition, once you see how the paper will be folded and attached you could have your child draw pictures on the paper you use instead of just using colored paper. But, it’s so easy you could make several very quickly.
Letter K Fine Motor Fun:
- Let kids try unlocking old padlocks with keys or small boxes you might have at home as a fine motor activity.
- Try tying some knots this week. Provide shoelaces or pieces of rope and let your child practice tying knots. Maybe they even want to practice tying their shoes this week! Although, most children under five aren’t ready for this yet.
Play Dress-up and be a king or a knight:
Below I’ve linked to an easy and fun crown tutorial:
Have fun learning about Letter K this week!
Heidi