Fun with 'F': Exploring the Letter F!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:53 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and interactive lesson introducing the letter 'F' using songs, sounds, and engaging activities. Perfect for Pre-K students!

Video Resource

Letter F Song

GuruParents

Duration: 1:53
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Key Concepts

  • The letter 'F' and its sound (/f/)
  • Words that begin with the letter 'F'
  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase F)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter 'F' (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to produce the /f/ sound.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that begin with the letter 'F'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the letter of the day: 'F'! Show them a large uppercase 'F' and a lowercase 'f'. Ask if anyone knows what sound the letter 'F' makes. Explain that 'F' says /f/ like in 'fish'.
  • Video Time! (3 mins)
    Play the 'Letter F Song' by GuruParents. Encourage students to sing along and point to the pictures as they appear.
  • Word Exploration (7 mins)
    After the video, review the words from the song that start with 'F'. Use flashcards or pictures of a fish, four, fire, frog, Friday, five, February, flag, feet, fingers, fox, and fridge. Have students repeat each word after you, emphasizing the /f/ sound at the beginning.
  • Sound Sorting (5 mins)
    Prepare a few pictures of objects that start with 'F' and some that don't. Show each picture and ask students to say if it starts with the /f/ sound. Have them put the pictures that start with 'F' in a special 'F' box.
  • Creative 'F' (5 mins)
    Give each student a piece of paper and crayons. Have them draw something that starts with the letter 'F'. Help them label their drawing with the letter 'F'. Example: draw a fish and label it 'F for Fish'.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'F' Sound Hunt
    Hide pictures of 'F' objects around the room. Have students search for the pictures and bring them back to you. As they bring each picture, they must say the word and emphasize the /f/ sound.
  • 'F' Writing Practice
    Provide students with worksheets where they can practice writing uppercase and lowercase 'F'. Offer assistance as needed, focusing on proper letter formation.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 'F' make?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter 'F'?
  • Which of the 'F' words from the song is your favorite?

Skills Developed

  • Phonemic awareness (recognizing the /f/ sound)
  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase F)
  • Vocabulary development (learning new 'F' words)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What sound does the letter 'F' make?

Correct Answer: /f/

Question 2:

Which one starts with 'F'?

Correct Answer: Fish

Question 3:

Is 'F' a letter?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 4:

How many fingers do you have on one hand?

Correct Answer: Five

Question 5:

What animal is sly and starts with 'F'?

Correct Answer: Fox

Question 6:

What do you call the day before the weekend that starts with 'F'?

Correct Answer: Friday

Question 7:

What keeps our food cold and starts with 'F'?

Correct Answer: Fridge

Question 8:

How many is 'four'?

Correct Answer: Four

Question 9:

What swims in the sea that starts with 'F'?

Correct Answer: Fish

Question 10:

The month that starts with 'F' is

Correct Answer: February

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

'F' is for ____, it swims in the sea.

Correct Answer: fish

Question 2:

'F' is for ____, it comes after three.

Correct Answer: four

Question 3:

'F' is for ____, so hot and bright.

Correct Answer: fire

Question 4:

'F' is for ____, it croaks through the night.

Correct Answer: frog

Question 5:

'F' is for ____, before the weekend.

Correct Answer: Friday

Question 6:

'F' is for ____, it's halfway to ten.

Correct Answer: five

Question 7:

'F' is for ____, a month of the year

Correct Answer: February

Question 8:

'F' is for ____, we wave it to cheer

Correct Answer: flag

Question 9:

'F' is for ____, we use them to stand

Correct Answer: feet

Question 10:

'F' is for ____, five on each hand

Correct Answer: fingers

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.2.PA.4:Students will isolate the common initial sound when given a set of alliterative spoken words (e.g., the puppy pounces). PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

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