How to make letters with your body
Active Alphabet Activity - How Wee Learn
My boys sure love to move…can anyone relate? If so, you will love this active alphabet activity! Not only is it full of alphabet learning and perfect for preschoolers, it lets little ones use their whole body to learn about letter formation! That is such a powerful thing.
When our children use their bodies to make letters, they are creating fantastic body awareness as they use their body to make each shape in the letter. This is good for all and especially helpful for our little kinesthetic learners.
Why This Activity Matters
When children finally learn to make their names, there is something about that intense connection to their name that brings such a powerful feeling of pride for them. Our littles may not yet be developmentally ready to write all the letters with a pencil or other writing tool.
Children can still be building the fine motor strength and ability to draw the required types of lines to do this until six or seven years old. That said, there are other super fun ways our children can learn the alphabet and their names! Check out this active alphabet activity to see what I mean.
My active and creative boys had so much fun with this. You can use it at any level of learning. It can be used to support learning letters, names, and sight words.
What We Did
First, we wrote down the letters of their names, so we could look at the shapes of them. Then we had fun exploring different ways to make each letter shape. We made this a fun challenge as we shared ideas, encouraged each other and worked as a team. We all had so much fun with this alphabet activity.
A Turn in the Spotlight
Once we explored making the shapes of the letters, each of my boys took turns making the letters of their names.
They really enjoyed having their own performance time or turn in the spotlight. They started forming their body letters after, “Lights! Camera! Action!” was cheered by the crowd (my other son and I).
The performance ended with a very proud and silly bow.
It is so adorable to see their pride as they perform. The audience (my other son and I) said the letters as my younger son made his name. We took pictures of each letter, so he could see his name when he looked at the photos of his alphabet activity. Oh, how I love that look of pride in what he has accomplished!
An Important Extension
A super amazing extension you can do with this active alphabet activity is to print the photos, put them in order in a frame and hang them in your child’s bedroom. How special would that be? How proud would your child be to have their name made with their own body hanging on their wall. I know my boys would look proudly, and often, at their masterpiece!
This alphabet activity is a great way to remember the shape of their name! What a great keepsake for mama, too!
Happy moving!
Belinda is a mama to two little boys and an experienced Kindergarten teacher.
She has a love of using nature and technology to enhance and motivate children’s learning. She values the use and training of growth mindset at home with her family and while teaching. www.pinterest.com/KoolKindies
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Do you sometimes find your child not knowing what to do with her/his energy and just starting to run around the house?
It’s good to have physical exercise time everyday, however, that is not always easy, right? It’s not always possible to go for a walk or go to the park to play. I’m a person who forgets about the importance of physical movement or exercise all the time.😐 If you are like me (🤭), save today’s activity in your folder – or wherever you put things to remember – because this activity can give a little time for your child to move her/his body and help focusing on things again.
It’s a brain break for young children.😉
MATERIALS
- Alphabet Affirmation cards
- Game template
- Small object to use it as a marker
HOW TO
- Choose a game template (Peach/Blue)
- Choose a word from the template
- Person #1 (who can read): Take the letters of the word from the Alphabet Affirmation cards set.
- Person #2 (child who is learning letters): Get ready to answer the questions and get to the castle.
EXAMPLE
(for the word “GREAT” on the Peach Game Template)
Person #1: Take the first letter card (letter G) and say “what’s the first letter of “GREAT”?” And make the letter G sound for your child to connect the sound and letter.
(🤦♀️I made a mistake here. Somehow I thought the word for letter G on the Alphabet Affirmation cards was “GREAT”, not “GRATEFUL”.
🤦♀️😓😓) When you do a game for the word “GREAT”, don’t show the card after your child’s guess because the card doesn’t say the right answer “GREAT”. Sorry about my mistake.)
Person #2 (child): Guess the first letter of “GREAT”. Say the name of the letter and make the letter with her/his body.
Alphabet Affirmation Cards for Word “GREAT”Person #1: When your child gets the answer, you can give the letter G card to her/him, and the child can move to the next gate. Move the marker to the next gate.
Person #1: Take the second letter card (letter R) and say “what’s the first letter of “RESPECT”?” And make the letter R sound.
Person #2: Guess the first letter of “RESPECT”. Say the name of the letter and make the letter with her/his body.
Repeat this process until your child finishes guessing all the letters of the word.
You can do it again with another word on the game template.
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You can do this game as a brain break before a focus time or just as a fun movement activity by itself. Being able to move during the activity can help children stay longer on the activity.
You can make the alphabet learning more fun through this letter making game. Get the Alphabet Affirmation cards from Everyday Funday, go through the cards often, and when your child starts to pick up the sound of letters, try this game! 👍
Happy learning and quality time!
Missangela👩🏻🦰🎀
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Human alphabet
The famous theatrical and dance troupe "Pilobolus Dance Theatre" knows firsthand what it means to "curl into three deaths.
" The basis of their introductions is the geometry of the human body. The members of the troupe manage to create unimaginable figures from their own bodies, sometimes one is amazed at the extent to which a fragile human body can twist. This time, the famous troupe decided to use their talents for educational purposes and create ... the alphabet! Alphabet from "live" letters.
1. Members of the Pilobolus Dance Theater created the English alphabet from their own bodies. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)
2. Six dancers teamed up with photographer John Cain for The Pilobolus Human Alphabet. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)3. John Cain teamed up with members of the troupe to create a kind of alphabet for children and adults. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)4. They spent four days in the studio, where they "created" the letters of the English alphabet from their bodies. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)
5. “The hardest part was making the letters C and R, but I can't tell you how we did it 100 percent successfully.
I can only say that we did not use Photoshop, ”says John Cain. By the way, the practical application of this letter was noticed by us on vacation in the Crimea of Evpatoria. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)
6. “For this project, we used various techniques of the profession of dancer and artist. We tried to make everything as colorful and realistic as possible so that the children would especially like the alphabet,” John continues. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)7. “This project aims to showcase the talent of the dancers and help children learn the alphabet. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)8. Each letter in the book is a new "construction" from the bodies of the dancers." (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)9. In the finished book, next to each "living" letter there will be a picture of an animate or inanimate object, the name of which begins with this letter - as in a regular primer. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)10. Dancers in brightly colored leotards bend, twist and fold in half to create complex English letters such as G, S and R.
(JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)11. Pictures of objects whose names begin with this letter are also depicted by dancers. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)12. For example, the English word "yo-yo" (toy) for the letter "Y" is depicted as a dancer holding a small photograph on a string in which two other dancers have drawn a circle. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)13. These pictures next to the letter are not signed so that the child can guess what the dancers are showing. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)14. Particularly interesting is the image of some complex words, for example, "dinosaur" or "giant". (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)15. Photographer John Cain has been working with this theater company for several years. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)16. The photographer himself lives in New Milford, Connecticut. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)17. Charming baby in the form of a ponytail to the letter "Q". (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)18. The dance theater "Pilobolus" appeared at 1971 - in October, the first performances were held.
(JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)19. Their performances have always been based on the physical interaction between the bodies of the performers and the plasticity of the human figure. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)20. The troupe has received many awards in the field of dance, they have performed at various festivals and conferences. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA) 21. In June 2000, the company received the Samuel Scripps American Dance Festival Award for Lifetime Achievement in Choreography. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)22. At the moment, the company's repertoire consists of a hundred works. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)
23. In 2009, the troupe released a calendar, which was filmed in the most picturesque corners of Israel. Tours to Israel are becoming increasingly popular among Europeans. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)
24. Pilobolus currently has three affiliates: Pilobolus Dance Theater (the company itself), The Pilobolus Institute (responsible for educational programs) and Pilobolus Creative Services (responsible for film production, advertising and corporate developments).
(JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)25. The Pilobolus Institute branch is educational, it uses choreography as a model for creative thinking. The troupe often collaborates with various educational institutions. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)
26. One of the latest works of the troupe is the creation of a "human" alphabet, which remained on the pages of the new book by photographer John Cain. By the way, the work of the troupe has recently begun to be used as an advertising company, one of the firms involved in the promotion of sites in the US market. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)
27. That same book by John Cain, The Pilobolus Human Alphabet. One of the craftsmen, from such letters, compiled a resume in Vinnitsa. (JOHN KANE / BARCROFT MEDIA)
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Today, tattoo images in the form of various letters are very popular, and any alphabet is used. Basically, the letters are applied as the initials of a loved one or their own. When performing such tattoos, the master has a great opportunity to practice drawing letters in various styles, decorating them with all kinds of additions and drawings. The most important thing is that the images of letters are suitable as a tattoo on any part of the body, while not dividing tattoo lovers by gender and age. In our article, we will analyze the most popular styles in the image of tattoo letters, as well as find out the meanings of most of the letters that are often used by tattoo lovers.
Men's and women's body art: beautiful tattoo letters
The letter "C" is a symbol of fire or burning. That is, by depicting this letter on your body, you make it clear to others that you have a tempered character. In the Latin alphabet, the letter "C" means "the waning moon and the sea." Would you like to get a tattoo in the form of a "Sunny" sign? Draw the letter "E". The Latin letter "F" means the eternal flame of life. The source of endless energy and influence on inspiration in creativity is reflected in the letter "G". The letter “O” has almost the same meaning - infinite harmony and the sun.
Photo of a large letter tattoo
Tattoos made on such areas of the body as the abdomen, thigh or back are carried out in larger compositions. The flight of fantasy of the master can be limitless. For such a tattoo of letters, images of a flame, water, a gust of wind in foliage, or even an image of animals are suitable.
Interesting tattoo letters on the arm
If you are Gemini according to the horoscope, then the image of the letter “H” will suit you.
This letter has the meaning of duality of personality. And another interpretation of the letter "H" is the transition to a new life stage. Choosing for yourself an option for a tattoo of an important letter on your arm, the most important condition is your desire, vision of the image and the shape of the drawing. In combination with the meaning of the letter and the chosen design, the tattoo will bring pleasure not only to you, but also to those around you. The Russian letter "Y" carries a symbol of leadership, the desire to be the first in all life situations.
Letters on the fingers - a tattoo for brave individuals
Very often couples in love make tattoos on their fingers. Each of them puts the first letter of the name of his soulmate. But other variants of letters can also be depicted, having their own interpretation. For example, the letter "L" symbolizes the Earth's axis, that is, the basis of the entire life principle and the essence of being. Also, "L" carries the hidden meaning of power without borders.
Font selection and related parts
When applying tattoos in the form of letters, the main emphasis falls on the choice of the font of the letter. In addition, additional artistic solutions will give the tattoo a unique look. For example, when performing a tattoo of two capital letters, their interlacing with various ribbons or colors will look beautiful. For men, the option with barbed wire is acceptable. The letters of the tattoo in the style of emblem fonts look great. Bright letters with intricate swirls ending in small hearts or stars look charming. The image of a letter in drops of water or splashes is very impressive. A tattoo of a letter in streaks of blood looks a little dramatic. Recently, images of 3D letters have become very popular. The letter protruding as if from under the skin looks specific and impressive.
A crown tattoo with a letter
Very often iconic letter tattoos are decorated with various types of crowns. This decision gives the letter a special, royal meaning.
Men most often choose letters in bold, with clear sharp corners. Such crowned letters, made with a slight slope, give a masculine and imposing note to the masculine image. But girls prefer thin, round images of letters with a crown. Thus, the fair sex emphasize their grace and sophistication of nature.
English letters for tattoos
When tattooing the English letters "S", know that her image represents a snake, which has the meaning of temptation and the danger of death. Although, by applying the letter "S", you will emphasize your uniqueness and individuality. The letters "P" and "R" are ideal for travelers. It is believed that the image of these English letters will help travelers on long journeys and protect them from adversity and intruders. "Y" in the tattoo means the complexity of decision making. A rather similar tattoo letter "V" carries a deep philosophical meaning. The “V” image is like a vessel that is filled with spiritual meaning. This letter also has an interpretation of emptiness or complete readiness for a new undertaking.
Color tattoo letters for girls
Images of letters on the body in color are very popular. If a girl wants to show her uniqueness or tell others that she is not like everyone else, a colored tattoo in the form of a letter will do just fine.
Original tattoo in the form of the letter M
Each letter in different alphabets has different meanings. For example, the letter "M" is the designation of the beginning in nature, the foundation of all forms of life. Of course, very often the letter "M" denotes the first letter of the owner's name, but in a certain interpretation, the symbol in the form of the letter "M" means the sign of Scorpio. Another modern decoding of the image on the body of the letter “M” is the masculine or feminine principle. And it doesn't matter what language this letter is made in.
The letter D - original tattoos
The image of the tattoo of the English letter "D" looks like sparkling diamonds or the clear light of day.
