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L is for ladybug and leaf this week as we continue our Letter of the Week Series with Letter L!
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 L Notebook
The Letter L Notebook includes:
- Uppercase & Lowercase Letter Mazes
- Dot-to-dots
- Circle the letter L’s page
- Ladybug & Leaf Craft pages with cut out templates
- Coloring Pages
- Do-a-Dot Pages
- 3 Types of Puzzles
Letter L Book List
Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus
Leo is always feeling behind! He never does anything when it’s expected and not when the other children do. He is a late bloomer. This book is a cute story that lets our kids know it’s ok to do things in their own time.
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
The Lorax is a classic Dr. Seuss story. What I like about reading this book is that it’s a little different from some of Seuss’s other titles. It still rhymes, but it also has a deeper message about caring for our earth and being good stewards of the world we live in.
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
A mama holds her son and oftly she sings to him:
“I’ll love you forever
I’ll like you for always
As long as I’m living
My baby you’ll be.”
I’m sure you remember this story from your childhood. And it probably can still make you cry. I tear up every time we read it. It simply outlines the beautiful and complex relationship between mother and son as it follows them through all the stages of life. It is simply beautiful and sad at the same time. And, a perfect story to share with our children.
Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino
This fun story uses humorous rhymes to help Lloyd the llama discover what kind of animal his mother is. Each part of the story has a new rhyme that will give your child a clue about a new animal and they can try to guess what it is before you turn the page. Love this story!
Ladybug Girl by David Soman
When Lulu puts on her ladybug costume she can conquer the world with her imagination.
The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
In this wordless picture book, a tiny mouse ends up helping the king of beasts. It is a retelling of the old Aesop fable and a great story for helping our children to think about the story and tell it in their own words.
Letter L Animals
Lion
San Diego Zoo – Lion Facts & Photos
Lion Facts – National Zoo
10 Roarsome Lion Facts! – National Geographic Kids
Lion Cam – Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Leopard
San Diego Zoo – Leopard Facts & Photos
Ladybug
San Diego Zoo – Ladybug Facts & Photos
How Ladybug Wings Fold Video by National Geographic
Lemur
San Diego Zoo – Lemur Facts & Photos
Leaping Lemurs – Animal Dance Battles Video from Nat Geo WILD
Leopard Shark
San Diego Zoo – Leopard Shark Facts & Photos
Letter L Play Ideas
This week is a great time to play with Legos! We love Legos here and build with them often. They are the perfect open-ended toy that allow kids to use their imagination and be creative. There are literally endless ways to play with Lego Bricks.
Here are a few ideas this week:
- Try building a letter L with your Legos
- Try a Brick Building Challenge
- Build animals that start with L
- Build lunch, making sandwiches, fruit, and veggies
- Try sorting Lego bricks by color
- Or just play with your blocks and have fun!
Have fun learning about Letter L this week!
Heidi
