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Letter JWordsJellyJeepJamJellyfishJacketJack-o-lanternJaguarJarJayJeansJellybeanJetJewelryJoeyJumpJugJungleJuggleJuiceJingle BellsJacksJupiter1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: pchugware.com

Lacing CardsChildren love lacing cards. You have theoption of printing up color or b & w cards tocolor yourself.You can print up the color lacing cards, cutout on the dotted line, laminate, and punchholes around the card using a hole punch.Give the children lacing strings, yarn orshoe laces to lace the cards.The b & w set can also be used as anadditional craft for the children. Give eachchild one of the cards, have them color andcut out. Have an adult punch holes, andthey can lace using the above options ofstring.Lacing strings can be purchased thoughhttp://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Copyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005

Print up on white card stock. Color - Cut out onthe dotted line. Punch holes with a hole punch.Have children lace using lacing string.JellyJellyJ is forJellyCopyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005 Graphic used: http://www.countryclipart.com/Letter JLace Up CardsJ is forJellyCopyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005 Graphic used: http://www.countryclipart.com/

Print up on white card stock. Cut out on thedotted line. Laminate - Punch holes with a holepunch. Have children lace using lacing string.JellyJellyJ is forJellyCopyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005 Graphic used: http://www.countryclipart.com/Letter JLace Up CardsJ is forJellyCopyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005 Graphic used: http://www.countryclipart.com/

Letter J PosterPrint up on white card stock.If using the B & W poster - color andLaminate.If using the Color poster – laminate.B & W can also be used as an additionalletter J worksheet for the children.

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Letter J FlashcardsPrint up on white card stock.If using the B & W flashcards - color andlaminate.If using the color flashcards – laminate.You can also use the cards as a Letter JRing book.Punch a hole in the upper left hand corner ofeach card after you trim them, and placetogether with a ring.

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Letter J WorksheetsPrint up on regular copy paper.Use sheets as extra sheets during the letterof the week or when working on theAlphabet.

Name _____________________J jjeepCopyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005Graphic used: clipart.com

NameTrace and color the letter “J j”1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum

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Name _______________________________Trace the letters and practice writing on your own.Copyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2005

Name _________________________Color the pictures that being with the letter “J ”JamCopyright, 1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum, 2006Graphic used: clipart.com

Name ________________I see a jar of jam sitting on a jack-o-lanternJam1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: countryclipart.comCut and Paste

Letter J j - Mini BookPrint up the following sheet ontowhite card stock.Turn over and place back into theprinter and print up the next sheet.(Fold on the dotted line.You will have a 1 page – doublesided mini book)Print up the pictures that begin withthe letter J.Have children color – cut out andpaste onto the mini book.1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum

Picture’s that begin with the letter J j.The LetterJ jby_______________________________1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com

jnjIJammjColor each jacket with a letter j inside

1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.comPrint up on white cardstock – Use with The letterJ j sheet.1 set of letter j items perchild. Color – cut out – glueon the pictures that beginwith the letter j.

Words That Begin With J BookPrint out the following pages to make a "Words ThatStart with J" book, an early reader book for youngreaders about the letter J.There are two rectangular book pages on eachprinted page. Have the children cut each page in halfalong the dotted line. Staple the pages together atthe left of the page, then read the book, color thepages, and practice writing the letter J or the words.

Words That StartWith JBy______________1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com / countryclipart.comJelly starts with JJelly

Jet starts with JJoey starts with J

Jelly beans starts with JJack-o-lantern starts with J

Jaguar starts with JJewelry starts with J

Jingle bells starts with JJeans starts with J

Recognizing the Letter “ J ”Introduce the letter “ J ” to the children byshowing them the written word “Jam” andhelping them to see that it begins with a “J ”.Cut a large Jam jar shape out of paper andwrite the letter “ J ” on it. Have the children tearor cut out magazine pictures beginning with theletter “ J ” and then glue the pictures on theJam shape.Another idea is to pick up stickers from a localscrapbook store that start with the letter J. Jellybeans, Jet, Jingle bells, etc., and have thechildren place on the Jam shape.1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: clipart.com

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What You Need:Directions:Jack-O-Lantern CollageContact paperOrange and black construction ortissue paper.Cut the contact paper into the shapeof a Jack-O-Lantern. Let the children placeconstruction paper on it. Use orange paper forthe body of the jack-O-Lantern. Black paperfor the mouth, nose and eyes.Cover the Jack-O-Lantern with another pieceof contact paper and cut to form a Jack-O-Lantern collage.1 – 2 – 3 – Learn Curriculum - copyright 2005 Graphic used: countryclipart.com

Jack-O-Lantern PatternPrint up on white cardstock to make moredurable. Use as apattern to cut out Jack-O-Lantern for a Jack-O-Lantern Collage.1 – 2 – 3 – Learn Curriculum – Copyright 2005 Graphic used: countryclipart.com

J j BoxGet a box or container with cover. Label thecontainer J j Container.Place items in the J j container that begin withthe letter J.Jingle bellsJacks / ballJacket (Use Barbie dolls clothes)Jelly fishJewelryJaguarJay (Blue)Jack-O-LanternLook for small toy items at $1.00 stores thatstart with the letter J. Make sure items are notto small to prevent choking for smallerchildren.Use J j Box container when introducing theletter J to the children.1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum

Pictures on a JCut out a large letter J for each child (or usethe following sheet), and let them gluepictures that begin with the letter J.(You can try looking at a local scrap bookingstore or Michaels for stickers of pictures thatbegin with the letter J. (Jack-O-Lantern,Jewelry, Jeans, etc).If you use the following sheet, please printup on white card stock to make sheet moredurable.Name Jasmine1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: countryclipart.com

Name ________________Pictures that start with J1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphic used: countryclipart.com

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Let's Jump for J today(Sung to: "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"Let's jump and jump for J today, hurray, hurrayLet's jump and jump for J today hurray, hurrayLet's jump for jackets seen here and there,let's jump for jeans seen everywhereOh lets jump, jump, jump, jump, jump for Jtoday1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com

JamWho'll have jam?There's jam for tea.Jam for Pam and jam for SamAnd jam for little me.Who'll have jam,There's jam for tea.Strawberry jam and grape jam.And apple jam for me.1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com

Jack-In-The-BoxJack - in - the - boxAll closed up tight,Not any air, not any light.(Squat with body in a small ball)My but its dark down here in a heap.Let's open the lid.....And up we'll leap.(Jump to standing position)1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com

Jack and JillJack and Jill went up the hillto fetch a pail of waterJack fell down and broke his crownAnd Jill came tumbling after.Jack SpratJack Sprat could eat no fatHis wife could eat no leanso between them both it seemsthey licked the platter cleanJack Be NimbleJack be nimbleJack be quickJack jump over the candlestick!1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com

"Jelly Beans"(Sung to: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")Jelly beans are fun to eat.They are such a silly treat.Green and orange and red and blueSometimes they are hard to chew.Jelly Beans are fun to eat.I think they are my favorite treat!1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com

Jack in the BoxGet a large box from the store and paint orcolor it like a jack in the box. Completelyremove top of box so it is easy to get in andout. Children then take turns being " JACK "Recite this poem while each child takes his/herturn.Jack In The BoxJack In The BoxCurl Up small(Children curl up small on the floor)Jack In The BoxJack In The BoxJump Up Tall(Children pop up as high as they can)1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com

TWO LITTLE JAY BIRDSTwo little jay birds,(Flap fingers like wings of birds)High on a hill. (Spread out arms up high)One named Jack (Wave one hand)One named Jill. (Wave the other hand)Here comes Jack,(Bring one hand down in front of you and wave)Here comes Jill.(Bring other hand down in front of you andwave)Fly away Jack (Place one hand behind yourback)Fly away Jill. (Place the other hand behind yourback)1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: pchugware.com

2 Little Blue JaysPrint up on white card stock.Trim. Laminate the front.Glue flannel to the back of each bird anduse as a flannel story.1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: pchugware.com

Jumping on "J's"• Print out copies of the large letter J pattern.• Have the children color the letters. One colorper letter. (Red, Green, Orange, Etc).• Don’t cut them out.• Cover the print out with contact paper, if youwould like to reuse them.• Lay the paper J’s across the color (1 – 2 feetapart) and tape them in place.• Play a jumping game with the children.• Have them take turns jumping from one J tothe other all the way across the room. Havethem call out what color letter they will jumpon.HouseKeeping Area (Dress-Up)Fill your dress up area with lots of items like:• Jackets• Jeans• Jerseys• Jumpers1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: pchugware.com

Jeweled “J”s• Print out a copy if a large J Pattern onwhite card stock• Pass out the J shapes and have thechildren put dots of white glue on them.• Give the children some small plastic jewelshapes (available at craft stores), to placeon their glue dots.• Let the jeweled shapes dry before thechildren handle them.Jets• Give the children some large and smallcraft sticks and glue.• Show them how to make simple airplanesfrom the craft sticks.• When the jets are dry, they can bedecorated with markers or paint.Jazzy Jackets• Cut out large jacket shapes.• Encourage the children to decorate thejackets using markers.1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: pchugware.com

Large Jacket PatternPrint up on white card stock or more durability.1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: clipart.com

JewelryMake jewelry by stringing beads on dental floss.Paint with JelloPaint or finger paint with jello. It has a goodsmell! Use several different flavors.Jack in the BoxMake a simple jack in the box by using an emptysmall shoe box. Tape the lid onto the box on oneside, cut a slit in the bottom of the box. You cancut out figures of people or animals frommagazines and cover with clear contact paper.Use clear packing tape to adhere to a craft stick,Insert the stick through the bottom of your box.When you push up on the stick the lid should popup. Or you can put the same stick in a paper cupand have the figure pop in and out of the cup.J is for JarBring in an oversized jar, and have the childrenput a picture of something that begins with J inthe jar. You can then play a game that each childpicks a picture out of the jar and has to name it.1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: pchugware.com

Jubilee!Awarded to: _______________________________________Date: __________________________I’m so proud of the work you havedone with the letter J.You recognize the uppercase andlowercase J._________________________Signed1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: countryclipart.comJubilee!Awarded to: _______________________________________Date: __________________________I’m so proud of the work you have donewith the letter J.You recognize the uppercase andlowercase J._________________________Signed1 – 2 – 3 Learn Curriculum Graphics used: countryclipart.com