Exploring the Letter E with Bounce Patrol!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:42 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson plan to introduce Pre-K students to the letter E, its sound, and words that begin with it using the Bounce Patrol's 'The Letter E Song'.

Video Resource

The Letter E Song - Learn the Alphabet

Bounce Patrol - Kids Songs

Duration: 1:42
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase E)
  • Phonemic awareness (the 'e' sound)
  • Vocabulary building (words starting with E)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter E.
  • Students will be able to produce the short 'e' sound.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that begin with the letter E.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the letter E. Ask if anyone knows any words that start with the letter E. Show a large printed uppercase and lowercase 'E'.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the Bounce Patrol's 'The Letter E Song' video. Encourage students to sing along and do the actions.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, review the words introduced in the song: egg, elbow, elephant, elf, emperor, and empty. Show pictures of each item.
  • Activity: 'E' Sound Practice (5 mins)
    Practice making the 'e' sound together as a class. Have students repeat the sound after you, exaggerating the mouth movements. Use hand motions to represent the sound (e.g., flapping hands like an elephant's ears).
  • Activity: 'E' Word Hunt (10 mins)
    Hide pictures of objects that start with 'E' (egg, elephant, etc.) around the room. Have students find the pictures and say the word aloud when they find it. For younger children, provide one picture to each child instead to start.
  • Creative Activity: 'E' Coloring (10 mins)
    Provide students with coloring pages featuring the letter 'E' (uppercase and lowercase) and/or pictures of objects starting with 'E'. Encourage them to color the pictures and practice writing the letter 'E' (with assistance as needed).
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the letter 'E' and the words learned. Sing the 'E' song one more time. Praise students for their participation.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'E' Charades
    Act out words that start with 'E' (e.g., elephant, eating an egg) and have classmates guess the word.
  • 'E' Sorting Game
    Provide a mix of picture cards with objects that start with 'E' and objects that don't. Have students sort the cards into two piles: 'E' words and 'Not 'E' words'.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 'E' make?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the letter 'E'?
  • Which of the 'E' words was your favorite and why?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonemic awareness
  • Vocabulary building
  • Active Listening
  • Fine motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn about today?

Correct Answer: E

Question 2:

Which picture shows a big (uppercase) E?

Correct Answer: E

Question 3:

Which of these starts with the letter 'E'?

Correct Answer: Egg

Question 4:

What sound does 'E' make in 'egg'?

Correct Answer: /e/

Question 5:

Is this a little e or a big E: e?

Correct Answer: Little e

Question 6:

Which animal starts with E?

Correct Answer: Elephant

Question 7:

What is something you can eat that starts with 'E'?

Correct Answer: Egg

Question 8:

Which part of your body starts with the letter 'E'?

Correct Answer: Elbow

Question 9:

What job did we learn about that starts with 'E'?

Correct Answer: Emperor

Question 10:

Which picture shows something that is empty?

Correct Answer: Empty cup

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

E is for ____ (something you can eat).

Correct Answer: Egg

Question 2:

This is a big ____. (E)

Correct Answer: E

Question 3:

The letter 'E' says ____.

Correct Answer: /e/

Question 4:

E is for ____ (big animal with a trunk).

Correct Answer: Elephant

Question 5:

This is a little ____. (e)

Correct Answer: e

Question 6:

We use our ____ to bend our arms.

Correct Answer: elbow

Question 7:

An _____ lives in a fairytale

Correct Answer: Elf

Question 8:

An ____ rules a country

Correct Answer: Emperor

Question 9:

If a glass is ____, there is nothing in it.

Correct Answer: Empty

Question 10:

Big E and Little ____

Correct Answer: e

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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