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Welcome to the final stretch of our alphabet letter series! Today, we are sharing activities, printables, word lists, and tips for teaching letter V words for kindergarten.
Activities That Start With V
- Vegetable Printing: Let kids use cut vegetables dipped in paint to create unique prints on paper.
- Volleyball (Balloon): Play a gentle version of volleyball using a balloon, encouraging coordination and movement.
- Virtual Field Trip: Explore virtual tours or videos that take kids to different places around the world.
- Volcano Experiment: Engage kids in a simple volcano experiment using baking soda and vinegar.
- Veggie Tasting: Introduce kids to different vegetables through a tasting activity, encouraging them to try new foods.
- Create a Vision Board: Let the kids cut pictures from magazines to create their own vision board.
- Vet Pretend Play: Set up a veterinarian clinic for kids to take care of stuffed animals as pretend pets.
- Veggie Garden: Plant and tend to a small vegetable garden, teaching kids about growth and care.
Printable Alphabet Worksheets and Activities
Here is a collection of alphabet activities, and printable letter V worksheets, you can do when teaching letters and sounds.
Alphabet Vocabulary Words and Picture Cards
Check out the complete alphabet activity pack HERE, including pocket chart cards, sorts, and write the room activities.
To introduce letter V words to kindergarten children, I recommend integrating word and picture cards into their daily life routines.
The alphabet word cards come with lowercase v and uppercase V cards, along with picture cards and words cards that have easy words that start with /v/ – both have a corresponding picture to help build the child’s vocabulary.
List of V Words for Kindergarten
Here, you will find a kid-friendly list of words that start with V. These simple words would be great for an alphabet anchor chart, vocabulary wall, or alphabet journals.
- Village
- Violet
- Vase
- Veggies
- Vacation
- Vehicles
- Vibrant
- Volcano
- Valentine
- Very
- Vulture
- Vest
- Voice
- Vampire
- Vase
- Vine
- Volleyball
- Vulture
- Veil
- Vegetables
- Velvet
- Vivid
- Veterinarian
- Viking
- Video
- Vacuum
- Vest
- Veggies
- Vortex
- Vroom
Tips for Teaching Alphabet Letters to Kids
- Use Visual Aids: Incorporate colorful alphabet word cards that start with each consonant sound. This visual connection helps kids remember the letter and its associated sound.
- Alphabet Songs and Rhymes: Introduce alphabet songs or rhymes that highlight the consonant sounds.
- Letter Craft Activities: Engage kids in hands-on activities where they create crafts using the shape of the consonant letters.
- Grouping and Sorting: Sort objects or images based on their initial consonant sounds. This activity encourages kids to listen for the sound and builds phonemic awareness.
- Letter Hunts: Hide cutout letters around the room and have kids go on a letter hunt. This Beginning Sounds Write the Room is perfect for alphabet practice.
- Daily Routine Integration: Incorporate the teaching of consonant letters into daily activities, such as during morning meeting, mealtime discussions, or when going for a walk.
Young children have varying learning styles and paces, so be patient and adapt your teaching approach as needed. Making learning fun and interactive will help foster a love for language and reading from an early age.
Before you go, here are more posts you’ll enjoy:
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