Make an alphabet project: Letters I, J, K and L

Write a large K on a blank sheet of paper. Place the paper under a clear, washable surface, such as a cutting board, a plastic shower curtain or the glass from an old picture frame. Squirt ketchup onto the clear surface, so your child can trace the letter K in the ketchup.Write a large J on a blank sheet of paper. Place the paper under a clear cutting board. If you don't have a clear cutting board, use a sheet of clear vinyl, such as a plastic shower curtain, or the glass from an old picture frame. Scoop a spoonful of jelly onto the cutting board and let your child trace the letter J in the jelly.Use a washable marker to write a large I on a sheet of paper. Run the marker over the I several times to make thick lines. Give your child the paper and an ice cube. Your child can rub the ice over the letter to make the ink smear. Remind your child that both ice and ink start with I.View the list »
Little ones will have a good time learning the alphabet with these hands-on activities about the letters I, J, K and L.

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One of the language arts goals of the Illinois Early Learning Standards is that children can "identify some letters, including those in own name." There are many ways to teach kids letters, but one of the most fun ways is to use simple projects that familiarize children with the shape and sound of each letter. View this list to find ideas of hands-on activities that correspond with the letters I, J, K and L.

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Project ideas for the letters A, B, C and D, as well as E, F, G and H have already been presented, and over the next few weeks, ideas for the rest of alphabet will be offered. If you would like to be notified when these lists are released, please click the "Subscribe" button under the headline above. In the meantime, enjoy this list of ideas for the letters I, J, K and L.

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  • Use a washable marker to write a large I on a sheet of paper. Run the marker over the I several times to make thick lines. Give your child the paper and an ice cube. Your child can rub the ice over the letter to make the ink smear. Remind your child that both ice and ink start with I.
  • Write a large J on a blank sheet of paper. Place the paper under a clear cutting board. If you don't have a clear cutting board, use a sheet of clear vinyl, such as a plastic shower curtain, or the glass from an old picture frame. Scoop a spoonful of jelly onto the cutting board and let your child trace the letter J in the jelly.
  • Write a large K on a blank sheet of paper. Place the paper under a clear, washable surface, such as a cutting board, a plastic shower curtain or the glass from an old picture frame. Squirt ketchup onto the clear surface, so your child can trace the letter K in the ketchup.
  • Draw a block-style L on a sheet of paper. Help your child collect a few small leaves. Place them under the paper, so the L is over them. You may want to use a bit of tape to hold the leaves in place until the project is finished. Rub the side of an unwrapped crayon over the L, so the pattern of the leaves appears on the paper.
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, Peoria Homeschooling Examiner

Meghan Ross is a homeschooling mother of two young children in central Illinois. She has been working with children for 15 years, in church, public school, and homeschooling settings. She believes that good books and hands-on activities make lessons come to life for both children and the adults...

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