Magic Slippers 6x2l6a

Introduction

Create personalized magic slippers and improve letter recognition while putting those old socks to good use.

Materials:

• Old, clean socks (about 5-7 pairs, can be mismatched)
• Markers (fabric markers work best)
• Glitter and other decorations (pom-poms, sequence, adhesive gems)
• Glue

Directions:

• Decorate socks with your child using a variety of craft materials. Turn them into �Magic Slippers.�
• Write a letter on the top of each sock. Use the letters in your child�s name and/or the letters in the words �slipper� and �mend� from the episode. Write the lowercase letter on one sock and the uppercase letter on another sock.
• Put all the socks in a pile.
• Have your child pull a sock from the pile. What letter is it? Have them put it on. Can they find a matching letter?
• Once a matching letter is found, put both slippers on and dance!
• Create an alphabet song using words that start with the letter on your socks.

Take it further:

• If you have a group of children, spell words using the socks. Figure out the order of the letters, put them on, and then lay down in a line with your feet out. Have your family guess which word you spelled! This can also be a fun photograph!
• Put on a performance and dance to your favorite music. Use ribbon sticks or scarves to create letters in the air.

Talk about it:

• Did Molly need �Magic Slippers� to help her perform?
• Have you ever been nervous? What does it feel like to be nervous?
• How did the song �Breathe, Believe, and Begin� help Molly?
• What is confidence? Have your child come up with ten of his/her own strengths.