State the Objective 
Tell the children that they will catch and cook catfish as they recognize and name the letters C and c.

Literacy Activities
Catch the catfish

• Cut out the catfish pictures (see below), attach a paper clip to each catfish, and place the fish on the floor. Tie or tape the magnet to the string to make a fishing pole.
• Write and name the letters C and c, and tell the children it can make the /k/ sound.
• Have the children catch catfish with the magnetic fishing pole while they chant, “Catch the catfish!” 
• Help the children identify the letter on each catfish. If the letter on the catfish is a C, carry the catfish to the pretend campfire (can be made with red or orange paper). 
• Let the children place the catfish on a pretend fire while chanting, “Cook the catfish.” 
• Encourage the children to draw the letter C in the air with their finger and say the /k/ sound while the catfish cooks.

Write the target letter 

• Have the children trace the letter C on the front of the catfish using crayons to write the letter in different colors. 
• Let the children write the letter C on the back of each catfish (support as needed).