Handwriting-Frog Jump Letters

In handwriting, we continue with our Frog Jump Letters. These letters are F, E, D, P, B, N and M. They are called this because when making them, we start at the top line and make a big line down. We then "frog jump" back to where we started to continue creating the letter. The children learned if they don't frog jump, then the letters will not be created correctly.
Each lesson is started off with the children at the rug. Morah demonstrates at the board how to created the letter. Then we put on our CD with music for the lesson and the children create the letters in the air while dancing.

Etelle writing N in the air to our music

Sammy, Viola, Menachem and Robert air writing

Gabriel, Ariel and Etelle air writing

Then the children go to their handwriting centers. Below the children are creating the letter N. They are using chalk boards, sentence strips and workbooks. The children are also using writing boards to copy lists. This helps build their recognition of words and letters. The children have learned we can write lists for many reasons. Maybe they can help you at home!

 

Leora using sentence strips to create the Letter N

 

Eli using sentence strips

 

Benny using our writing list box

Ethan and Etelle using lists to practice writing

Sammy using his workbook to practice

Sam using chalkboards to create the Letter N in chalk, then retrace with wet sponge then retrace with dry paper towel

Ariella using chalkboards to create Letter N

Ariel using chalkboards to create Letter N

Sammy using workbooks to review writing Letter N

Nicole using her workbook to create Letter N

Ethan and Etelle practicing Letter N in their workbooks

Menachem using chalkboards to create Letter N

Gabriel using our writing lists to practice

Nicole and Robert using writing lists

The yellow table hard at work, practicing their writing