Beginning Sounds Train Border

Note: The Coal Car (shown in the Main Image) has been retired. Consider substituting with the Boxcar, Tank Car or Caboose from the Train Set.

Supplies Used: Construction Paper, Colored Pens, Crayons, Double-Sided Tape, Glue, Hook and Loop Dots, Scissors, Self-Adhesive Letters

The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.

1. Die-cut the Train, Locomotive from multiple colors of construction paper or cardstock.
2. Decorate and layer Locomotive die-cuts using glue, double-sided tape or other adhesive. To layer, leave one shape whole and cut highlights out of other colors. Create subtle shadings using colored pens or crayons.
3. Use self-adhesive letters or hand-write the beginning sound on each Locomotive (Figure A).
4. Die-cut the Coal Cars or any other train cars from multiple colors of construction paper or cardstock. Die-cut enough Coal Cars to have 4 or 5 for each beginning sound.
5. Decorate and layer the Coal Cars as above.
6. Use self-adhesive letters or hand-write words beginning with the corresponding beginning sounds (Figure B).
   

Note:A variety of Locomotives could be placed on a poster or bulletin board area. Locomotives could be followed by a series of hook and loop dots placed so Cars could be attached behind the Locomotives. On each Car place the opposing hook or loop dot for easy usage.

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  Figure A
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  Figure B