Activity
Writing with Beans
Subject
English Language Arts (NYS P-12 Common Core)
Grade Levels
Elementary, Pre-Kindergarten
Assessment
After the project is dry, the child will be able to read the word.
Author
BPS Prekindergarten Curriculum Committee
Duration
10-15 minutes
Essential Question
What words can I write?
Additional Notes
You can "color" the beans by putting them in undiluted liquid Tempera paint. Spread the wet beans on a foil covered tray to dry.
Description
Using navy beans, you can spell different words. The teacher preprints the words on tag board with the corresponding picture - for example, spell the word apple and glue a picture of an apple. Using liquid Elmer's glue, go over the letters of the preprinted letters on the card. The child places the beans on top of the glue to form the letters. You can use color words, children's names, simple objects, or any word related to the theme you are working on.
