Fish Out of Water

In Class:
This week in class we read Fish Out of Water!


This is an OOOOLD book that came out in the 60's. It is so cute, and the kids absolutely loved it! We talked about why the fish kept growing and predicted what the boy could do as Otto got bigger and bigger. We practiced the /sh/ sound while reading the story.

At Home:
Print off two copies of this large fish, preferably on cardstock. Glue, staple or tape along the edges but leave an opening at the top, big enough to fit the target word cards in. Print off the target words and cut them out. As you practice the target words (at the word, sentence, or story level), put them inside the fish when you're done. Have fun!!

Big Dog, Little Dog

In Class:
This week in class we are discussing the /f/ sound, as well as opposites!!! We read Fred and Ted: Big Dog, Little Dog:


This book is so cute, and kids love the characters. It is a simple plot and a great way to learn opposites! Fred is BIG, Ted is small. Fred always has money, Ted never has money. Fred drives slow, Ted drives fast! The end has a fun solution to a problem, and the kids enjoyed that part the most, they said.

Home Activity:
Make up silly stories about Fred using these initial f words. For example, "Fred ate four fish" or "Fred sat on a fan"! The sillier the better. Help your child say their /f/ sound by cueing them to make the "fan sound" or to "bite your lip". Sometimes a mirror can help with placement if they are not getting it. If sentences are too hard, just practice each word individually. Write down a few of your stories and send them in to me (or comment below!) so I can see what you thought of! Have fun!

What Will Fat Cat Sit On? Activity

*You are encouraged to get the books we read in class and read them at home. The library is a great place to get the books if you don't have them already! Please print off and do any home activities that are posted throughout the year. This is a great way to keep your child progressing on their goals! If you ever need a paper copy of the activities, just let me know and I will send one in your child's backpack. Another great way to use this page is to talk to your child about what we did in class. You can show them the pictures and ask them "tell me about..." to get some good language and descriptions. Give them support where needed so they always feel successful in their speech and language skills!*

In Class:

This week we are reading the book What Will Fat Cat Sit On?

We are focusing on the /f/ sound (or the fan sound as we call it). I cue them to bite their lip and blow air out like a fan. Children get a turn to be Fat Cat and sit on target words, and then everybody practices each word. 

We are also doing an /f/ treasure box. Each child gets a turn to pick an item and see what they can find that starts with /f/!

This week we are doing a Matt and Molly story about a Hungry Cat. Ask your kids what the cat liked to eat. Pizza? A bone? Tuna fish? Children take turns acting out our Matt and Molly stories with props. 

Home Activity:

Make your own Fat Cat headband! Print the cat out (on cardstock if you have it), and cut two strips to go around to make the headband (see below). Have your child color the cat before you assemble it. 

Print out these target word cards with initial f words (or use any that you may have from a previous activity!) and place them face down around the room. Play some music, and when the music stops, have Fat Cat (your child) sit on a target word. Ask "What did Fat Cat sit on??" and have your child look at the card and answer using their good speech sounds. You can take turns being Fat Cat. You could also make multiple Fat Cat headbands and have a few people play at one time, kind of like musical chairs. 

Make this cat puppet! Color the cat, cut out, and glue onto a lunch sack. Fat Cat can eat things- either the target words (practice saying them as you feed them to the cat!) or you can find things around your house to eat (practice saying them too!).

Farmer Ham Activity

Make a crow puppet to eat some corn! You'll need a brown paper bag in addition to these paper templates. You will need two wings, I attached a two wing template in case that is easier for you to use. Assemble the crow- you can put a slit under the bag's flap (in the crow's mouth) so it can actually eat the whole ear of corn. Color the beak, feet, etc. Glue an /f/ word on each ear of corn and practice them  as you feed your crow! You may need to print the words a little smaller (maybe half size) so they fit on the corn better.

F initial words

Find the Farm - initial F

Initial F words and sentences

Pig Pile - Initial F