Letter M Words Mad Moon Mom Mitten Minnesota Moose Mail Moth Magnet Muskrat Map Mouth March Music Marble Mug Maze Mushroom Me Mouse Mask Mother Goose Meat Motorcycle Medal Mountain Mermaid Mountain Lion Milk Muffin Monkey 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: www.countryclipart.com Lacing Cards Children love lacing cards. You have the option of printing up color or b & w cards to color yourself. You can print up the color lacing cards, cut out on the dotted line, laminate, and punch holes around the card using a hole punch. Give the children lacing strings, yarn or shoe laces to lace the cards. The b & w set can also be used as an additional craft for the children. Give each child one of the cards, have them color and cut out. Have an adult punch holes, and they can lace using the above options of string. Lacing strings can be purchased though http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/ Copyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005 Print up on white card stock. Color - Cut out on the dotted line. Punch holes with a hole punch. Have children lace using lacing string. M is for Mail Copyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005 Graphic used: http://www.pchugware.com Letter M Lace Up Cards M is for Mail Copyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005 Graphic used: http://www.pchugware.com Print up on white card stock. Cut out on the dotted line. Laminate - Punch holes with a hole punch. Have children lace using lacing string. M is for Mail Copyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005 Graphic used: http://www.pchugware.com Letter M Lace Up Cards M is for Mail Copyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005 Graphic used: http://www.pchugware.com Letter M Poster Print up on white card stock. If using the color poster – laminate. If using the B & W poster – color and laminate. B & W sheet can also be used as an additional Letter M worksheet for the children. Mouse Copyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005 Graphic used: countryclipart.com Mouse Copyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005 Graphic used: countryclipart.com Letter M Flashcards Print up on white card stock. If using the B & W flashcards - color and laminate. If using the color flashcards – laminate. You can also use the cards as a Letter M Ring book. Punch a hole in the upper left hand corner of each card after you trim them, and place together with a ring. 1 – 21 ––2 –33Learn Curriculum Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com Graphics used: countryclipart.com Mom Mermaid Graphics used: countryclipart.com Moose Muffin Motorcycle Graphics used: countryclipart.com 1 – 21 ––2 –33Learn Curriculum Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com Graphics used: countryclipart.com Mom Mermaid Graphics used: countryclipart.com Moose Muffin Motorcycle Graphics used: countryclipart.com Letter M Worksheets Print up on regular copy paper. Use sheets as extra sheets during the letter of the week or when working on the Alphabet. Name _____________________ Mm Copyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005 mittens Graphic used: clipart.com Name _____________________ Trace and color the letter “M m” 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Name _________________________ 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: mooseberrygraphics.com Name _______________________________ Trace the letters and practice writing on your own. Copyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005 Name _________________________ Color the pictures that being with the letter “M” Copyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 20065 Graphic used: clipart.com Name ________________ I see a mermaid gazing at the moon 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Cut and Paste Graphic used: clipart.com Letter M m- Mini Book Print up the following sheet onto white card stock. Turn over and place back into the printer and print up the next sheet. (Fold on the dotted line. You will have a 1 page – double sided mini book) Print up the pictures that begin with the letter M. Have children color – cut out and paste onto the mini book. 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com Picture’s that begin with the letter M m. The Letter Mm by _______________________________ M R P M M M Color each State of Minnesota with a letter M inside 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Print up on white card stock – Use with The letter M m sheet. 1 set of letter M items per child. Color – cut out – glue on the pictures that begin with the letter M. Graphics used: clipart.com Words That Begin With M Book Print out the following pages to make a "Words That Start with M” book, an early reader book for young readers about the letter M. There are two rectangular book pages on each printed page. Have the children cut each page in half along the dotted line. Staple the pages together at the left of the page, then read the book, color the pages, and practice writing the letter M or the words. Words That Start With M By _____________________ 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com Motorcycle starts with M Mountain starts with M Medals starts with M Muffin starts with M Mask starts with M Mitten starts with M Marbles starts with M Milk starts with M Muskrat starts with M Recognizing the Letter “M” Introduce the letter “M” to the children by showing them the written word “Mitten” and helping them to see that it begins with a “M”. Cut a large mitten shape out of paper and write the letter “M” on it. Have the children tear or cut out magazine pictures beginning with the letter “M” and then glue the pictures on the mitten shape. Another idea is to pick up stickers from a local scrapbook store that start with the letter M. Mitten, Marbles, Medal, etc., and have the children place on the mitten shape. 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com Mitten M 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com Marble Collage What You Need: Contact paper Assorted construction or tissue paper. Directions: Cut the contact paper into the shape of a circle. Let the children place construction paper on it. Cover the circle with another piece of contact paper and cut to form a marble collage. 1 – 2 – 3 – Learn Curriculum - copyright 2006 Graphic used: countryclipart.com Marble Pattern Print up on white card stock to make more durable. Use as a pattern to cut out marble for a marble collage. 1 – 2 – 3 – Learn Curriculum – Copyright 2006 Graphic used: countryclipart.com M m Box Get a box or container with cover. Label the container M m Container. Place items in the M m container that begin with the letter M. Mask Mouse Motorcycle Mitten Medal Mountain Muffin (play food) Milk (play food) Look for small toy items at $1.00 stores that start with the letter M. Make sure items are not to small to prevent choking for smaller children. Use M m Box container when introducing the letter M to the children. 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Pictures on a M Cut out a large letter M for each child (or use the following sheet), and let them glue pictures that begin with the letter M. (You can try looking at a local scrap booking store or Michaels for stickers of pictures that begin with the letter M. (Mouse, Mom, Mitten, etc). If you use the following sheet, please print up on white card stock to make sheet more durable. Name Jasmine 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: countryclipart.com Name ________________ Pictures that start with M 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: countryclipart.com Pictures that Begin with M 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com Mice Five merry mice were born in May. (Show five fingers.) The first one said, “In the Mud, let’s play.” (Touch thumb.) The second one said, “No way, Jose!" (Touch index.) The third one said, “In the middle I must stay.” (Touch middle.) The fourth one said, “I am mad today.” (Touch ring finger.) The fifth one said, “Our Mom we must obey.” (Touch little finger.) 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com Itsy Bitsy Monkey (Sung to: “Itsy Bitsy Spider”) The Itsy Bitsy monkey climbed up the coconut tree. ("Climb" up the tree, by alternating cupped hands one on top of the other in the air.) Down came a coconut & hit him on his knee--OWWW!!!! (Make a double fist above head & hit your knee on "ow!") Out came a lion a-shakin' his mighty mane--ANNND--(Frame your face with your hands, fanning fingers out for mane. Shake head & hands. Slow down tempo on "And") The Itsy Bitsy monkey climbed up the tree again! (Increase the tempo & climb back up the tree) 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com Manners We say, "Thank you." We say, "Please." We don't interrupt or tease. We don't argue. We don't fuss. We listen when folks talk to us. We share our toys and take our turn. Good manners aren't too hard to learn. It's really easy, when you find. Good manners means JUST BEING KIND! 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com Five Hungry Mice Oh, five hungry mice Found a box full of rice; So they ran to the top With a squeal and a hop, To eat all the rice That they knew would taste nice; Oh, five hungry mice And a box full of rice! Those five hungry mice, Dived right into the rice; And they munched and they crunched 'Till they'd eaten a bunch. They ate all the rice 'Cause it tasted so nice; No more hungry mice And no more box of rice! 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com May is Here (Sung to: "Frere Jacques") I see daisies, I see daisies Bloom in May, bloom in May. May's the month for flowers, No more April showers. May is here, May is here. May Baskets (Sung to: "Did You Every See a Lassie?") Did you ever see a May basket, A May basket, a May basket? Did you ever see a May basket That looked so good? I worked for hours, Then filled it with flowers. Did you ever see a May basket That looked so good? 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com Mommy (Sung to: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star") Mommy, Mommy, let me say, "I love you in every way. I love you for all you do. I love you for being you." Mommy, Mommy, let me say, " I love you in every way!" 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com "Me" Book Have each of the children bring 4 or 5 snapshotsized pictures from home. Use Zip Lock baggies for the children to insert 2 pictures front to back. You can insert a cardboard between the pictures to make it more sturdy. Add 2 binders on the zipper end and the children can flip through their own book. Make an M collage Give each child a sheet of paper and lots of items to work with such as macaroni, mini stickers, masking tape, mirrors, anything they can glue to paper that starts with the letter M. Give them magazines to look for items. Also have them think of things that start with the letter M that they can use. Make Medals Cut out tag board circles. Punch a hole on one edge. Set out markers, ribbons, glitter, etc depending on the age of the children. Let them decorate their medals. Place a ribbon or yarn through the hole to create a necklace. 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com Masks Give each child a paper bag to fit over their head. Help them to cut out openings for eyes, nose and mouth. Supply a variety of materials for them to decorate their masks. Or use a paper plate and cut out eye holes and decorate. Attach a popsicle stick to the back edge. Magic Wands Make magic wand with straws and any type of streamers, ribbon etc. Decorate it any way you like, tape on the ends. Macaroni Necklaces These can be colored with markers or dipped in watercolors, let dry, and string. Your Special Monkeys Sing "No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed." Use how many children you have and sing the song to have them fall of the bed (roll to the floor). 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com Maps Look at maps and discuss how maps are use. Have the children draw maps of their neighbor. Mouths Discuss what you can do with your mouth--laugh, eat, sing, talk, smile, etc. Help the children label the different parts of the mouth: lips, tongue, palate, gums, teeth. Make a collage of mouths cut from magazines. For fun you could add some animal mouths. Make mud pies Using the mud, draw M shapes on paper. Moon Read the book "Good Night, Moon" and take a look at the moon at night. Menus/meals Have children cut out pictures of foods starting with "M" to glue onto a paper plate. You can add a discussion about nutritious foods and junk foods, if you like. 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com Mailbox Magic Place items starting with the letter M in an old mailbox. Let the children reach inside and try to guess what the item is they are touching. Some ideas of items: macaroni, marshmallows, magnets, magazine, map, mascara, mask, milk carton, mirror, mitten, monkey, moon, mop, mouse, muffin tin, music box. Play Musical Chairs Lots of musical opportunities with this letter! Monster Mash Give each child a bowl and a fork. Have them mix and mash 1/2 banana, 1/4 C. Applesauce, 1/2 Tsp. Honey and 1 Tsp. peanut butter. Have them sprinkle the top of their Monster Mash with cinnamon and eat. Marshmallow Sculptures Give the children marshmallows and toothpicks. They come up with the most incredible marshmallow sculptures! Take a picture of them before they get eaten. 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com Muffins Bake muffins with your class. Milk Make a milkshake with chocolate syrup. Macaroni and cheese. Mittens Have the kids put on their winter mittens and see how much they can do during the day with them on. Also have some sets of mittens for the kids to classify by color, shape, size, pictures. (buy several pairs of the stretchy kind in the off season and you can have all the colors of the rainbow.) Muscles Kids can learn about some of the major muscles (arms, legs, body) and learn why (by doing) and how they work. Have them pick up a light object and then a heavy object. Tell them it takes more effort (muscle power) to pick up heavy items then it does light items. 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com Monumental! Awarded to: _______________________________________ Date: __________________________ I’m so proud of the work you have done with the letter M. You recognize the uppercase and lowercase M. _________________________ Signed 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com Monument! Awarded to: _______________________________________ Date: __________________________ I’m so proud of the work you have done with the letter M. You recognize the uppercase and lowercase M. _________________________ Signed 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com