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Alphabet Popsicle People

As I posted on G+ awhile back, Isia has been requesting silly games for learning. This doesn't surprise me, and probably doesn't surprise you either from the glimpses of her here. She has a strong spirit, my first child. And she knows herself pretty well. She's an extremely Active child, and unless she's creating something, she's running around, jumping on the furniture when she thinks I'm not looking (ahem), and throwing impromptu dance parties. Idle hands are a bit dangerous with this kiddo, so I try to help keep them busy! Creating these alphabet people together have been perfect for that.

Alphabet Popsicle People

And it's also helped whittle down my box of 500 popsicle sticks (what was I thinking??) down a bit. You could easily draw on hair, but Isia used hot glue to glue on yarn for ours. (Here's my tips for hot gluing with kids) Drawn on faces, washi tape outfits, and- of course- a letter of their very own. My theater-loving child loves interacting with them, and they've been very gracious teachers. Silly alphabet game? Check.

Alphabet Popsicle People

Alphabet People, Ideas for Play

  • Arrange them in ascending order, either together with your child or (for more advanced kiddos) have them do it independently (A, B, C...)
  • Arrange them in descending order (Z, Y, X...)
  • Act out the sounds with each person. This is our favorite right now. I'll say, "Hi, I'm Mr. A but I can't remember what sound I make- can you help me?"
  • Have the alphabet people work together to make a word. Have your child sound out the word. 
  • For more advanced kiddos: Put the first sounds of a word together (example, BA) then find all the missing friends that can help finish the word (for example, T for BAT, D for BAD, etc.)

Cassidy Sevier

Cassidy used to teach in the city, now she homeschools three active kids in the woods. She spends her days reading aloud, crafting, getting lost in nature, and refilling her teapot. Her best parenting advice: You should never give kids more water or glitter than you're willing to clean up! Read more about their learning adventures at Freshly Planted.com

2 comments:

  1. Jennifer - The Deliberate MomJanuary 26, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    These are so cute and so awesome! I love them!

    Thanks for sharing yet another engaging and creative idea.
    xoxo

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    1. Cassidy SevierJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:49 PM

      They're so engaging to her! We're finding out they all like different things. Mr. B likes bears, basketballs, boats, etc. Such fun!

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