This idea can be used to learn about the alphabet.

Plan:

I send home a pretty decorated tin can (The Sound Can) each week with a different child as we focus on a new letter of the alphabet. Inside the lid the directions are taped. They read:

Please fill this can with as many items that begin with the enclosed letter and return to school tomorrow! Thank you! ( The letter of the week is written on a post-it and attached to the bottom of the can).

This is a really great learning experience for the child and the rest of the class as they guess the items from the Sound Can. I write the names of each item on chart paper, even the incorrect answer. This leads to some good discussions. We count the items and the Sound can is placed in the ABC center for the rest of the week.