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N is for nest, necklace, and ninja this week as we continue our Letter of the Week Series with Letter N!
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 N Notebook
The Letter N Notebook includes:
- Uppercase & Lowercase Letter Mazes
- Dot-to-dots
- Circle the letter N’s page
- Nest & Necklace Craft pages with cut out templates
- Coloring Pages
- Do-a-Dot Pages
- 3 Types of Puzzles
Letter N Book List
The Nutcracker by Susan Jeffers
This is a beautifully illustrated version of the classic holiday story of the Nutcracker.
The Napping House by Audrey Wood
In the napping house, everyone is sound asleep. For a little while at least;) This story is perfect for little ones as it adds to the story a little at a time repeating each part as it goes.
Chandra’s Magic Light: A Story in Nepal by Theresa Heine
I love finding stories that share culture. And, this was such a sweet story about a family in Nepal. Two sisters, Chandra and Deena think they have found the answer to cure their baby brother’s cough, a solar-powered lantern that will get rid of the need to use kerosene lanterns in their home. They just have to convince their father and figure out how to afford it first.
Noah’s Ark by Jerry Pinkney
This book tells the story of Noah and the ark with beautiful illustrations.
The Best Nest by P.D. Eastman
Mrs. Bird decides her and Mr. Bird need a new home. So, they set out on a search for the perfect nest. They find some interesting places and come to the conclusion that maybe their first home was the best after all.
The Nose Book by Al Perkins
In this silly rhyming story, children learn all about the nose and explore all of the things it can do.
My Very First Book of Numbers by Eric Carle
This simple book provides fun number recognition and counting practice using the fantastic artwork of Eric Carle.
Letter N Animals
Narwhal
Narwhals: Unicorns of the Sea Video by Nat Geo WILD
Facts about Narwhals from Kids Answers in Genesis
Narwhal Facts from National Geographic Kids
New Guinea Singing Dog
San Diego Zoo Kids New Guinea Singing Dog Facts
Nubian Ibex
San Diego Zoo Nubian Ibex Facts & Photos
Numbat
Project Numbat Facts
Letter N Play Ideas
Build a Nest
Try making a nest building sensory bin with your kiddo this week. All you need is paper scraps!
Round up leftover paper scraps from other activities or have your child cut up some paper to add in some fine motor skills practice.
If you want a more natural nest building bin use brown paper bags as a base. Or use colorful strips of construction paper, cardstock, or patterned paper.
And, try adding some of these extras to your nest sensory bin:
- Plastic eggs or other egg-shaped items
- Small stuffed animal birds
- Plastic model birds
- Bits of yarn or string
- lengths of ribbon
- Twigs
- Gummy worms to feed the baby birds
- Safety scissors for your child to continue to cut the paper and work on fine motor skills
Play with Noodles
Noodles are a frugal option for fine motor or sensory activities. Here are some things to do with noodles this week:
- Use dry macaroni or other pasta as a base for a sensory bin
- Make patterns with colored noodles
- Play with cooked pasta as a fun sensory activity
- Paint dry noodles
- Glue noodles to paper
- Use noodles as counters
- Form letters or words with noodles
- Make a necklace using macaroni, ziti or other tube-shaped pasta
- Eat noodles!:)
Have fun learning about Letter N this week!
Heidi
