Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123
Curriculum Mini-Lessons
Created as part of the 2004-2005 Classroom Mini-Grant Program

Title: Fun with Clifford
Subject: Language Arts
Grade Level: Kindergarten

Overview: As part of Clifford the Big Red Dog’s birthday celebration in September, students will engage in a teacher-directed discussion on the topic of pet dogs. We will discuss and chart the important factors in caring for a dog. In addition, we will read “Clifford’s Birthday Party” . During center time, students will engage in a technology-based Clifford activity.

Purpose: The Clifford Puppy Letters activity will help students identify letters and write high frequency words on the computer.

Resources and Materials: Theme related literature; including Clifford’s First School Day, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and Clifford and the Grouchy Neighbors.

Internet Address: http://pbskids.org/clifford/games/index.html
Go to Clifford games, Puppy Letters.

Activities:
    1. Students will build alphabet and word recognition by matching the letters to the word given in the game.
    2. Students will hear the word and use the mouse to click and drag each correct letter to match the word.
    3. If the student correctly matches all of the words at the easy level, they can proceed to the hard level if time allows. 

Evaluation: Teacher observation of student participation, understanding, and response in their center will be evaluated.