C is for Car! Let's Learn About the Letter C!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:43 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and interactive lesson plan for Pre-K students to learn about the letter C, its sound, and words that start with it. We'll sing, play, and learn together!

Video Resource

The Letter C Song - Learn the Alphabet

Bounce Patrol - Kids Songs

Duration: 1:43
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase and lowercase letter C recognition
  • The 'cuh' sound of the letter C
  • Vocabulary words starting with the letter C

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter C.
  • Students will be able to produce the 'cuh' sound of the letter C.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that start with the letter C.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the topic: learning about the letter C. Show them a large uppercase and lowercase 'C' and ask if they recognize it.
  • Video Time! (3 mins)
    Play the 'The Letter C Song - Learn the Alphabet' video by Bounce Patrol. Encourage students to sing along and pay attention to the letter C and the words that start with it.
  • Sound It Out (5 mins)
    After the video, practice making the 'cuh' sound together as a class. Emphasize how the sound feels in their mouths. Repeat 'C-c-c' several times.
  • C Word Brainstorm (7 mins)
    Ask students to name words that start with the letter C. Write the words on a whiteboard or large paper. Use the words presented in the video (car, carrot, crocodile, cat, crab, crayon) if they have trouble coming up with ideas. Show flashcards or pictures to help.
  • C is for Coloring! (10 mins)
    Provide students with coloring pages that feature the letter C and pictures of the words they learned. Have them color the pictures and practice writing the letter C on the page.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter C Hunt
    Hide uppercase and lowercase 'C' cutouts around the classroom. Have students search for them and bring them back to you.
  • C Word Charades
    Act out words that start with the letter C (e.g., cat, car) and have the students guess the word.

Discussion Questions

  • What does the letter C look like?
  • What sound does the letter C make?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the letter C?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary development
  • Fine motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is the name of this letter: C?

Correct Answer: C

Question 2:

What sound does the letter C make?

Correct Answer: /cuh/

Question 3:

Which of these starts with the letter C?

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 4:

Is this the big or small letter C: C?

Correct Answer: Big

Question 5:

Is this the big or small letter C: c?

Correct Answer: Small

Question 6:

Which one is a car?

Correct Answer: Car

Question 7:

What color is the letter C?

Correct Answer: Can be any color

Question 8:

Can we find the letter C in our names?

Correct Answer: Sometimes

Question 9:

A _________ is green and lives in the water.

Correct Answer: Crocodile

Question 10:

We can use a _________ to draw.

Correct Answer: Crayon

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

C is for ____ar.

Correct Answer: C

Question 2:

____at starts with the letter C.

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 3:

The letter ____ makes the /cuh/ sound.

Correct Answer: C

Question 4:

A big C is called a _____ C.

Correct Answer: Capital

Question 5:

____ rab starts with the letter C.

Correct Answer: Crab

Question 6:

I can draw a picture with a ____rayon.

Correct Answer: C

Question 7:

A ____arrott is orange.

Correct Answer: C

Question 8:

C is the third letter of the _______.

Correct Answer: Alphabet

Question 9:

The video we watched was about the letter _______.

Correct Answer: C

Question 10:

Small C is a _______ C.

Correct Answer: Lowercase

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.).

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