![]() ![]() Demonstrate how to take one letter out of the uppercase bowl and place it on the burner cover, then find the matching letter in the other bowl and place it next to the uppercase letter.Ĭlick on the image above to download your free alphabet soup printable.Īs the teacher, you are familiar with the developmental levels of your own students. Give each child in your small group one burner cover. How to Use the Magnetic Alphabet Soup Activityīegin by placing the bowls of letters in the middle of your small group table. You could also create your own alphabet model by typing or writing the alphabet on a piece of paper. You can attach these borders to the edges of the table or a nearby wall. The Bolder Alphabet border pictured above by Trend Enterprises is my favorite alphabet model. ![]() I also suggest providing an alphabet model to support those children who may need additional help matching the letters. My dollar store sells them in sets of three so depending on the size of your small group you may need to spring for two sets. They are made of metal and are round to fit over the burners on electric stoves. In case you’re not familiar with stove burner covers they can be found at most dollar stores. Then, place the uppercase letters in one bowl and the lowercase letters in another bowl. Next, laminate and cut out each soup picture and attach to the inside of the burner covers with tape or hot glue. How to Prepare the Magnetic Letter Alphabet Soup Activityįirst, download the soup printable below and print one copy for each stove burner cover you will be using in your small group. Soup printable (download freebie below).Uppercase and lowercase magnetic letters.Marilyn Adams ( Beginning to Read) says that fluent letter recognition is one of the most important factors for future reading success. This familiarity leads to the ability to name letters rapidly. When we provide children with opportunities to manipulate three-dimensional letters daily, they begin to internalize the shape and feel of the letters. Serve hot with lime and avocado on the side.This fun, hands-on alphabet soup literacy activity using magnetic letters is a big hit with young children in preschool and kindergarten. Cook for about 45 minutes or until beef is completely tender.Add the rest of the ingredients, except the pasta and cilantro. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Place the beef in a medium pot and add the water.Herbs: I like to add cilantro to garnish my soups, but if you are not a fan, just replace it with fresh parsley. Spices: Cumin and color or achiote to give a beautiful color to the soup. But feel free to use any small pasta if you don't find it. Pasta: This soup is made with a pasta that is shaped with the letters of the alphabet. Vegetables: I used peas and diced carrots for this alphabet soup recipe, but feel free to add green beans or your favorite vegetables to this soup. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:īeef: You can use chuck roast or any beef for stew cut into small pieces.Īliños Sauce: Here is the link to make my recipe for Colombian aliños a seasoning paste made with onions, scallions, garlic, bell pepper, cumin and color. Everything you need in an filling and comforting soup. This soup recipe is filled with vegetables, pasta, beef and spices. So, my mom made it at least once per week using different kind of meats. The only soup I ate without complaining was this alphabet soup. I grew up eating this soup, although as a child, I hated most soups. One of the soups that I have been craving lately is my mom's simple Sopa de Letras con Carne (Alphabet Soup). There is an incredible variety of stews and soups in Colombian cuisine that I just love! Pin When the summer comes to an end and the weather begins to change, I start craving foods that keep me warm, like soups and stews. The perfect meal on a cold Fall or Winter day. This Alphabet Soup with Beef is comforting, hearty and delicious.
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