We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post.
P is for pirates, pizza, and pumpkin this week as we continue our Letter of the Week Series with Letter P!
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 P Notebook
The Letter P Notebook includes:
- Uppercase & Lowercase Letter Mazes
- Dot-to-dots
- Circle the letter P’s page
- Pirate & Paint Palette Craft pages with cut out templates
- Coloring Pages
- Do-a-Dot Pages
- 3 Types of Puzzles
Letter P Book List
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle
This is a new spin on the classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do You see? This board book focuses on endangered animals with all of the rhythm and beautiful illustrations we love.
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Eric Carle
This is another spin on the original. Instead of focusing on the sense of sight it focuses on what we hear from animals your kiddos will love.
A Pizza the Size of the Sun by Jack Prelutsky
Jack Prelutsky is one 0f my favorite children’s poets. His poems are unique, silly, hilarious and perfect for all ages.
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by James Dean
Count along with Pete as he sings a song about the shirts on his button! This book is a great way to include some counting in your week.
Pancakes, Pancakes! by Eric Carle
Jack wants pancakes for breakfast, but his mother doesn’t have the ingredients. So, he sets out to gather them all and make his pancakes from scratch.
The Three Little Pigs by Paul Galdone
A classic and beautifully illustrated version of the three little pigs.
Pirate Boy by Eve Bunting
This is a sweet story about the fierce love of mamas. Danny ponders being a pirate. But, what if he didn’t like it? His mother reassures him over and over that she would go through any obstacle in her way to get to him.
Letter P Animals
Panda Bear
Giant Panda Cam from the National Zoo
Panda Cam San Diego Zoo
10 Facts About Pandas National Geographic Kids
Polar Bear
Polar Bear Cam San Diego Zoo
10 Facts About Polar Bears National Geographic Kids
Penguin
Penguin Cam San Diego Zoo
10 Facts About Emperor Penguins Nat Geo Kids
Porcupine
North American Porcupine Facts & Photos San Diego Zoo Kids
Prehensile-tailed Porcupine Facts & Photos from Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Letter P Play Ideas
There are so many things that start with P that would be fun to do this week! Read poetry, play the piano together, paint pasta, play with playdough, make pancakes or pizza, or pretend to be a pilot on the way to Paris.
With all those options I wanted to find you a resource to help you make a quick costume for dramatic play this week. And, I found this fantastic 5-Minute Pirate Costume Video.
This pirate costume uses materials you probably already have around the house and it only takes a few minutes. Yay for quick and simple play ideas! Because nobody’s got time to Martha Stewart a kid’s costume. Am I right?;)
Below I’ve listed some other dramatic play ideas you could incorporate for a letter P week.
Dramatic Play Topic Ideas:
- Prince or Princess
- Police Officer
- President
- Paleontologist
- Pilot
- Post-Office
- Pizzaria
- Pastry Chef
- Concert Pianist
- Photographer
Also, be sure to check out my Pumpkin Pie Playdough recipe for some sensory fun this week. Or learn all about the Poinsettia plant with a hands-on Poinsettia Mini-Unit Study.
Have fun learning about Letter P this week!
Heidi
