Activity Source:

I thank the fine teacher(s) at Hubbard's Cupboard - -

 http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/abc_sounds.html,

for sharing the idea on their web site. 

Visit their site!  It's OUT of this WORLD!  :o)

Objective:

A center that focuses on identifying the beginning sound for each picture and determining which of three color game pieces (math manipulative) to cover the picture with.

When to Introduce:

After students have gained a better understanding of beginning letter sounds, and have had practice identifying/naming/matching beginning letter sounds, this activity is introduced and added to the ABC Corner (center). 

How to Introduce:

Divide students into teams.

Be sure each team has a "Which Letter Sound Is It?" sheet.

Be sure each team has a handful of colored math counters (transparent is better).

Model for students how to identify the letters at the top of the "Which Letter Sound Is It?" sheet.

Model for students how to identify and name each object/animal/thing on the "Which Letter Sound Is It?" sheet.

Model for students how to cover each thing on the "Which Letter Sound Is It?" sheet with the correct color math counter.

Allow time for students to practice the activity in a small cooperative group.

Add the activity to the ABC Corner (center).

Differentiating the Task:

Have students create a list of objects on the "Which Letter Sound Is It?" sheet (sorting by letter).