If your little one is learning the alphabet, chances are you have heard of the incredible book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, written by Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault. This fun-filled tale takes young readers through the alphabet in an imaginative way using a simple coconut tree. Apex is here to help you bring the book to life with a creative twist by making your own magnetic coconut tree and alphabet. Gather your supplies, and let the adventure through all 26 letters of the alphabet begin!

*Parental supervision is required for this craft

Pick Up Your Supplies 

Here is what you will need: 

  • Construction paper 
  • Cookie sheet (check your local dollar or craft store) 
  • 26 3/8“ x 1/16” disc magnets 
  • Hot glue
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
  • Wood or plastic letters of the alphabet (check your local craft store) 

Instructions: 

Get crafting! 

  1. Begin by tracing or freehand drawing the outline of your coconut tree on brown construction paper.
  2. Cut it out carefully with your scissors and place it aside.
    Repeat the same process for the leaves, but using green construction paper.
  3. Place a small amount of glue on your coconut tree base and secure it to your cookie sheet, repeating the same process for the leaves over top of your tree. 
  4. One at a time, glue one disc magnet to the back of each letter, using a small dab of hot glue until you have completed all 26 letters. 
  5. You are done! Follow along with the book and act out the story with your new magnetic, coconut tree climbing alphabet! 

 

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Just because the weather is heating up does not mean that learning has to slow down! Keep your little ones engaged with this fun alphabet DIY, or check out one of our hundreds of other crafts perfect for kids of all ages at our blog. Whether you are looking to entertain the family, FINALLY organize your garage with simple storage solutions, or need a few summer camper hacks, we have everything you are looking for and more at the click of a button. And remember, help is never far away when you reach out to one of our magnetic masters at 1-304-257-1193. Summer starts here!