*Leaf Wreaths
Have the children collect various and interesting leaves. Take a paper plate
and cut the center out of it. Have the children glue their leaves around the
outer edge to make a wreath. Attach a paper clip on the back and you can
display their wreaths on the wall.

*Lacing Cards
Use old greeting cards you have received and glue the two folds together.
Punch holes around the edge in various patterns. Give each children a piece
of yarn and they can practice their sewing skills by lacing cards. 

*Leap Frog
Ask the children to play a game of leap frog. Every time they leap over a
person, they can say the letter "L". 

*Lasagna
Have the children help you make Lasagna for lunch. They can help layer the
noodles, hamburger and sauce. Have someone help cover the dish and set the
timer. Select one person to monitor the timer's progress so everyone knows
when lunch will be ready.


*LOG CABIN
 Refrigerator box
 lots of toilet paper rolls
 glue brushes
 White glue
 tagboard
 
Bring box into the classroom. Lay it on its side, cut out a large door and
several large windows. Have glue in margarine tubs and the box of paper
toilet paper rolls near by. Let the children brush glue on the rolls and
attach them in rows to the box. Continue until the whole box is covered with
LOGS.

*Lion mask 
Materials: paper plates,craft sticks,masking tape, yellow paint,paint
brushes,lion faces, glue,cake pan,scissors

Adult: put two pieces of masking tape on the edge of the cake pan, for each
child; prepare glue and paint. Give each child a paper plate, and paint the
outside crimped edges with yellow paint, down to the center, but not in the
center. Allow to dry one hour. Using paint brushes and thinned glue, children
glue their lion faces into the center circle of the plate.  Using scissors,
make cuts from the edge of the plate towards the center, not cutting the
face, every 1-2 inches, all the way around. Slightly fold up every other
piece, to give dimension. ADULT: Cut out eyes. Place a craft stick on the
BACK of the plate, leaving enough for child to hold as handle; have child
tape the stick on.

*Also see ideas in these files: Themes, Library Extenders, Any Day /Everyday
Activities, and Dramatic Play/Prop Boxes for more activities that may start
with your focus letter.