Overview 
The children will cook some catfish as they recognize and name the uppercase letter C and the lowercase letter c. 

Literacy Activities
Catch the catfish 

• Cut out the catfish graphics, attach a paper clip to each catfish, place the fish in a pretend pond (use the pond graphic below or blue paper), and tie or tape the magnet to the string to make a fishing pole.
• Write the uppercase letter C and lowercase letter c on a whiteboard, name the letter, and have the children write the C and c in the air with their fingers.
• Have the children sit around the pretend pond and let the children catch catfish with the magnetic fishing pole while chanting, “Catch the catfish.” 
• Help the children name and identify the letter on each catfish. 
  • If the letter on the catfish is a C, place the catfish in a cup to carry to the campfire. 
  • If the letter is not a C, put it in a discard pile on the edge of the pond. 
• When all of the letters have been identified, let the children place the catfish on the 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. 

More Practice
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).