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Alphabet Letter U Umbrella Preschool Lesson Plan Printable Activities and Worksheets

Materials:

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paper
coloring & writing supplies
sheet protectors for handwriting worksheets for repeated use

An umbrella is a collapsible canopy to protect people from the sun and rain. When used for sun protection it is also called a parasol. The collapsible umbrella is a Chinese invention.

Alphabet Activities:

Present the letter U Umbrella six-piece online jigsaw puzzle to practice problem solving and view letter U in upper and lower case.

Children Age 4 and under:

Print this toddler coloring page with large bubble font, color, paint and decorate or,

Print a letter U coloring page and an umbrella coloring page behind it or on a separate page if using paints to decorate later. Discuss other letter U words - view this worksheet for ideas.

Finger Tracing: Trace letter U's in upper and lower case with your finger as you also sound out the letter. Invite the children to do the same on their coloring page. Write the word umbrella on the coloring page.

Handwriting worksheet tips:

Encourage the children to trace the dotted letter, and explain the direction of the arrows and numbers that help them trace the letter correctly.

During the demonstration, you may want to count out loud as you trace so children become aware of how the number order aids them in the writing process.

Have the children find all the letter U's in upper and lower case on the page and encourage them to circle them.

Children ages 3+:

Letter U words: Letter U Worksheet and Mini Book can be used as part of program of activities to reinforce letter practice and to identify related words. Read suggested instructions for using the worksheet and mini-book.

You can also display letter posters and coloring pages or make a letter U home or classroom book. For related images visit: Visit letter U printable activities to make your choice.

Advanced independent handwriting practice:

1. Print your choice of printable lined-paper and encourage children to draw an umbrella behind the page or print an umbrella theme coloring page, links in the materials column.

2. Drawing and writing paper: Encourage children to draw, color and decorate an umbrella and write letter U u.

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