State the Objective
Tell the children that they will make beautiful bracelets with the letter B as they recognize and name the letters B and b.

Literacy Activities
Beautiful bracelets 

• Write and name the letters B and b, and tell the children they make the /b/ sound. 

• Have the children choose a paper band (strip) for building a beautiful bracelet. 

   

• Point out that band, bracelet, and build all begin with the letter B. 
• Show the children how to write the letter B on the bows and buttons (see below) using the markers or crayons. 
• Point out the letter B in the color names on the markers or crayons. 
• Help the children attach the bows and buttons to their bands to make them beautiful. 
• Let the children decorate their bands with B stamps or stickers (optional). 
• Help the children make their bands into bracelets by taping the ends together.

Find the letter B  

• Cut out the letter cards (see below) and mix them up on the table. 
• Turn over one letter card at a time and show the children.
  • If the letter is a B or b, have the children bounce in place. 
  • If the letter is not a B or b, have the children stand still.