C is for Chunky Markers. Chunky Markers are a must for every first-time writer. It fits in little hands better than their thinner counterparts. They offer brilliant colors and more control.
Get your favorite school supplies when they’re on sale. Pick out the chunky markers, paints, and anything else you can think of when it’s cheap. Wait for the back-to-school sales after everyone else is back in school.
By the way, this post is part of a new series in 2023. Click below to see more of the series. Feel free to add your favorite C activities, crafts, and ideas you use for your Letter C learning in the comments.
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Letter C
I remember this set of x-rays that circulated on Facebook for a little while in the homeschooling groups. It was the x-rays of the hands of a healthy 6-year-old compared to a healthy 12-year-old. There’s so much cartilage in the hands of a 6-year-old that it’s no wonder why they have more trouble with fine motor skills like writing. (https://blog.cincinnatichildrens.org/radiology/using-x-rays-to-evaluate-growth/) (http://preschoolpowolpackets.blogspot.com/2020/09/homeschool-preschool-prek-writing.html)
If your child struggles with the quality and quantity of writing there’s a reason. Remember that. It comes with bones, gentle practice, and comes with time. Don’t worry about it. Everyone starts off slow. So use the chunky markers. Don’t get upset if they prefer their fist instead of the proper hand position.
Don’t do ten pages of copy. Be reasonable and fun.
The letter C is the third letter of the alphabet. Aiden picks cat, carrot, and caterpillar when he’s asked for a C word.
Short C sounds like ku
Activities and ideas:
- Observe a caterpillars
- Dig in the sand with construction vehicles
- Create a compass with a magnetic needle, a piece of paper, and a glass of water
- CVC words with the short C and long C sound
Build the Alphabet with Crayons (FREE Printable Set)
Grab these letter-building pages from Mom Wife Busy Life. You’ll need a bunch of crayons to build the letters and the worksheets. If you don’t have all the colors you substitute or get some more here. You will need to give your email to get the printable.
Line Tracing
Practice your prewriting and letter work with this free workbook. Use your favorite chunky markers.
Construction Alphabet Sensory Bin
If your child loves construction grab this alphabet sensory bin printable from ABC’s of Literacy. You’ll need some rocks and a paint marker to make it all work. And you can always dig with construction trucks. I know my son loves sand so that’s what we’ll use. You can also use beans, paper, or water beads.
Words that start with C
Vocabulary words are a great place to start with your new reader. Open up the dictionary and look for some good C words. Learning a few easy words as spelling words or just sight words will aid in the reading process. It’s much easy to read if you know what you’re reading.
Here are a few of our favorites:
- Carrot
- Caterpillar
- Cat
- Climb
- Clap
- Car
- Cute
Free Alphabet Worksheets C
Grab our free writing and coloring pages. Practice writing lower and upper case letters C. Color and display your letter C word caterpillar. Click below to download.
As a homeschooling mom, I know one of the homeschool essentials is a good-quality printer with cheap ink. Make sure you look at the cost of the ink before you buy. The printer price isn’t the price to worry about. We have an old one we bought about 10 years ago. Totally worth it. It doesn’t even have to have both print cartilages to print.
Alphabet Letter C
Whether you’re teaching reading, spelling, or vocabulary the letter C is a great place to start. What are your favorite C activities?
Want some more alphabet work? Get this workbook with worksheets, activities, games, and sight words. Click below for more details.
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