When children go to kindergarten, many times throughout the year they will be doing all kinds of alphabet activities. While knowing the alphabet is not required for going to school, some programs will check if children know some letters as part of readiness for kindergarten. Familiarity with letters shows basic background and an interest in print. The years before kids go to school is the best time to begin learning letters. Did you know that you can learn letters camping? I love the idea in this book, S is for S’mores, A Camping Alphabet by Helen Foster James.
After reading the book, scratch some letters in the dirt or sand. Make some with twigs or stones. Look for them while driving along, or beside or close, or down or … or, like this book suggests, eat them. Mmmm, m is for more before zzzz-ing! Kindergarten readiness never tasted so good. Camping is for learning. What other learning activities can you do camping?
Greetings!
Thank you for finding and enjoying my book, “S Is for S’mores: A Camping Alphabet.” I hope you and the children in your life will enjoy my book. Let’s all go camping and enjoy songs, stories, and s’mores!
My best to you!
Helen Foster James