State the Objective

Tell the children that they will follow a map to find a treasure box as they recognize and name the X and x.

Literacy Activities

 Write and name the X 

• Write and name the letters X and x, and state that the X makes the /ks/ sound.
• Have the children make X with two fingers, name the letter, and produce the /ks/ sound.

Follow X letters to get to a treasure box

• Make a path of X letters that leads to a big X at the end
• Place the “treasure” in the box, and put the box near the X at the end of the trail. 
• Show the children the treasure map (see below). 
• Tell the children that they will follow a trail of Xs to find an exciting treasure box. 
• Let the children take the path of Xs towards the treasure box. 
• Have the children draw an X in the air with their fingers to open the box. 

X freeze dance 

• Turn on music and have the children dance. 
• When the music stops, have the children freeze with their bodies in an X shape (arms raised at angles and legs spread apart) and say “X!”. 
• Repeat several times. 

Let X mark the spot

• Help the children write the letter X on small pieces of paper. 
• Place Xs on the floor.
• State that the X marks the spot for you to stand.
• Let all the children sit or stand on an  X.

Identify the X

• Mix up the letter cards. 
• Have the children take turns choosing a card. 
• Help the children decide whether each letter is an X or some other letter. 
• If the letter is an X, place it in the treasure box.