Preschool displayed a strong fascination with cars and literacy, particularly when it came to recognizing the letters in their names. We observed them bringing their favorite cars from home and expressing a desire to write their initials 
on them to prevent mix-ups.
We also celebrated Black History Month by engaging the children in creative activities, such as making traffic lights. We invited a parent of one of the preschoolers to share insights about the significance of this month with the kids. It was wonderful to witness how this new experience fostered a sense of belonging among everyone involved.
Recognizing this interest, the educators crafted various activities that merged these two interests. We created a pizza-making activity where they matched letters to corresponding vegetables. Additionally, we set up parking lots marked with numbers, challenging the preschoolers to park their cars in the correct spots which sparked their curiosity to count numbers on their hand repeatedly.
We also introduced a snow sensory play activity, where hidden letters awaited discovery. The children used diggers and different toy cars to uncover the first letter of their names. We introduced picture books showcasing cars, each with its own unique story. These books are designed to captivate children's imaginations and spark their curiosity as they explore their growing interests.
We incorporated a fun activity where children used toy cars to trace letters. During this exercise, we observed that they began to vocalize the sounds of the letters and recognized the letters in their own names.
We merged two interests to explore the process and results, which proved to be quite fascinating. It was enjoyable to see them engage with literacy while diving into what they love. We celebrated Black History Month by inviting a preschool parent to
participate, and it proved to be both engaging and informative.
