52 Weeks: #7 Letters, Letters Everywhere
52 Weeks of Stroller Runner Games: #7 Letters, Letters Everywhere
Letters, Letters Everywhere. When you run, you see letters on street signs, park signs, road signs, cars, stop signs, water fountains, bathrooms, etc. Why not utilize the endless amount of letters for a fun, letter learning game?
To keep your little ones minds active and their hands too while you run – not to mention mommy and daddy’s sanity – this is a great way to help your children to recognize and learn their letters.
Target Age Group: 2-5 years old
How to Play:
While heading out for your run, give your child the plate with the letters on it. Have them simply fold down the letter as they spot it in their surroundings.
Give them a quick list of possible places they might spot letters. For example, on school buses, dump trucks, street signs, stop signs, stores, other runners clothes, park signs, playgrounds, cars and license plates. Once you become aware, you and your child will notices letters are everywhere.
If you have an older child who is learning their phonics, consider sounding out the words and have them match the sound the letter makes to the letter, then have them fold the letter over on the plate.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes minimum.
I cannot predict the maximum preparation time because if your kids are interrupting you, it could take many hours or days to complete.
Materials:
- Paper plates
- Scissors
- A Marker
Cost: $0
Letters, Letters Everywhere Instructions:
1. Write letters around the edge of the plate.
2. Then cut in between each letter.
3. You can make one for upper case letters, lower case letters, shapes, sight words, numbers, and colors. The possibilities are endless.
Disclaimer: Before incorporating any of these Stroller Runner Games, please ensure you warm up properly and stretch to avoid any injuries.
For more Stroller Runner Games, please see the posts below.
- Introduction to 52 Weeks of Stroller Runner Games
- Week 1: Red Light Green Light
- Week 2: I Spy
- Week 3: Find the Cars
- Week 4: Scavenger Hunt
- Week 5: Puzzle Love
- Week 6: Winter Olympics Coloring Book
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What a great idea, Lara! I really like how simple and easy this is to make–I can definitely see it keeping a little one entertained while out and about.
Thank you! For me the longest was making sure I got all the letters on the plate. My son loves it; my daughter is still too young. She just enjoys how excited my son gets and she claps and giggles.