"Lovely Lucky L" - Lions, Ladybugs, and Lollipops.

Day 1: L is for Lion

Focus: Introducing the letter shape and the /l/ sound (where the tongue touches the roof of the mouth)

• Lesson: Introduce the letter L. It’s a tall line with a little foot! Practice the "l-l-l" sound.

• Craft: Fork-Painted Lion. Use a plastic fork dipped in orange and yellow paint to create a "wild" mane around a yellow circle face.

• Activity: The Lion Hunt. Hide "L" objects around your backyard. Have the children "prowl" through the grass like lions to find them.

• Books to Read:

  • Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen.

• Song: Listen to "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."

• Snack: Lemon-flavored yogurt or Lion crackers (round crackers with pretzel stick manes).

Day 2: L is for Ladybug

Focus: Counting and fine motor skills.

• Lesson: Discuss ladybugs. Talk about how they help Luck in the garden.

• Craft: Fingerprint Ladybugs. Paint a red circle and let children use their index fingers to add black "L-L-Little" spots.

• Activity: Ladybug Launch. Use red balloons with black spots. See how long the children can keep their ladybug in the Loft (air) without it touching the ground.

  • Books to Read:

  • The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle.

• Song: "Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home."

  • Tune: Traditional Chant

    Ladybug, ladybug, fly away home, (Wiggle fingers like a flying bug)

  • Your house is on fire, your children are gone.

  • All except one, and her name is Ann, And she crept under the frying pan! (

  • Crouch down low to the floor)

• Snack: Ladybug Toast (bread with strawberry jam and a few blueberries for spots).

Day 3: L is for Leaves & Lavender

Focus: Sensory exploration and nature.

• Lesson: Head out to your backyard to look at the new Leaves appearing on the trees.

• Craft: Leaf Rubbings. Use various Leaves found in the yard. Place them under paper and rub with crayons to see the "L-L-Lines" of the leaf.

• Activity: Lavender Sensory Bin. Fill a bin with lavender colored rice. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil. Hide Large and Little letter Ls inside for the kids to find.

• Books to Read:

  • Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert.

• Song: "The Leaves on the Tree" (Tune: Wheels on the Bus).

  • Tune: The Wheels on the Bus

  • The leaves on the tree turn green, green, green,

  • Green, green, green, green, green, green.

  • (Reach arms up and wiggle fingers like leaves)

  • The leaves on the tree turn green, green, green, All around the yard!

  • The leaves on the tree catch the light, light, light...

  • The leaves on the tree flutter down, down, down...

• Snack: Lettuce wraps and Lemonade.

Day 4: L is for Lollipop & Laughter

Focus: Shapes, colors, and joy.

• Lesson: Discuss the "L-L-Long" sound. Talk about what makes us Laugh.

• Craft: Paper Plate Lollipops. Decorate paper plates with colorful swirls. Tape a "L-L-Long" cardboard tube or stick to the bottom.

• Activity: The Laughter Circle. Sit in a circle. One person starts with a tiny "Ha!" and the next person adds another "Ha!" until everyone is Laughing out Loud.

• Books to Read:

  • Llama Llama Mad at Mama (discussing big feelings and finding Love).

• Song: "On the Good Ship Lollipop."

  • Tune: Original / Shirley Temple

  • On the good ship Lollipop,

  • It's a sweet trip to a candy shop.

  • (Pretend to lick a giant lollipop)

  • Where hyacinths sleep that are big and deep,

  • And the sugar-plum shadows rest!

  • (Lay your head on your hands as if sleeping)

• Snack: Lollipops (as a special treat) or Long cheese sticks.

Day 5: L is for Love & Light

Focus: Social-emotional learning and review.

• Lesson: Review all "L" words: Lion, Ladybug, Leaf, Lollipop. Talk about how we show Love to our friends and family.

• Craft: Lanterns of Light. Use yellow tissue paper and glass jars (or plastic cups) to create lanterns that catch the Light.

• Activity: Little/Large Sort. Give the children a pile of toys and have them sort them into two piles: Little and Large.

• Books to Read:

  • Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney.

• Song: "Love Grows Under the Wild Pine Tree."

• Tune: Traditional Folk

  • Love grows under the wild pine tree,

  • Love grows under the wild pine tree.

  • (Make a heart shape with your hands)

  • And it’s l-l-lovely, and it’s l-l-light,

  • And it’s l-l-looking for you tonight!

  • (Point to a friend)

  • Love grows under the wild pine tree!

• Snack: Lentil soup or Lunchables.