H is for Happy Learning!

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

A fun lesson to learn about the letter H, its sound, and words that start with H. We'll sing, dance, and play games!

Video Resource

Letter H Song

GuruParents

Duration: 1:43
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Key Concepts

  • The letter H and its sound ('huh')
  • Words that begin with the letter H
  • Recognizing and pronouncing the 'H' sound at the beginning of words

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter H (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to produce the 'huh' sound associated with the letter H.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that begin with the letter H.
  • Students will be able to follow simple instructions related to the letter H activities.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the letter of the day: H! Show them a large uppercase and lowercase H. Ask if anyone knows the letter. Briefly discuss things they already know that start with the H sound. Explain that today they will learn a song all about 'H'.
  • Watch the 'Letter H Song' (3 mins)
    Play the 'Letter H Song' video from GuruParents (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rdqU57Udbk). Encourage students to watch and listen carefully. Point out the colorful pictures in the video.
  • Sing Along & Repeat (5 mins)
    Play the video again. This time, encourage students to sing along with the song. Pause the video after each line and repeat it together as a class. Emphasize the 'huh' sound at the beginning of each word.
  • H Word Flashcards (7 mins)
    Show flashcards of the words from the song (hands, house, hammer, hot, hair, heart, hat, hungry, hole, helicopter, hill, horse). Say each word clearly and have students repeat it after you. Ask students to point to the picture that matches the word. For added interactivity, make students do an action for each word. E.g. Hands (wave their hands), house (pretend to build a house), etc.
  • 'H' Sound Hunt (5 mins)
    Ask students to look around the classroom for things that start with the 'H' sound (e.g., hat, hand, hair – if applicable). If they find something, have them say the word and emphasize the 'H' sound. If there are no relevant words, use pictures instead, and place them around the room for the students to find.
  • Letter H Writing Practice (5 mins)
    Have students practice writing the letter H (uppercase and lowercase) on a whiteboard, or on paper. Provide a dotted-line H for them to trace if needed. Guide them, showing them that 'H' is two lines, with one connecting them.

Interactive Exercises

  • H is for Hugs!
    Ask children if 'hugs' starts with the letter H. Explain that hugs start with the letter H. Let the children give each other a quick hug! Be sure to give the children warning if any do not like to be touched.
  • Simon Says
    Play a game of Simon Says, but only give commands that start with words beginning with 'H'. For example: 'Simon Says hop', 'Simon Says hold your hands in the air', 'Simon Says hide behind a chair'.

Discussion Questions

  • What was your favorite word that started with the letter H?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter H that weren't in the song?
  • What does the letter H sound like?

Skills Developed

  • Phonological awareness (identifying the 'H' sound)
  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase H)
  • Vocabulary building (words that start with H)
  • Fine motor skills (writing the letter H)
  • Listening and following instructions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn about today?

Correct Answer: H

Question 2:

What sound does the letter H make?

Correct Answer: Huh

Question 3:

Which of these starts with the letter H?

Correct Answer: Hat

Question 4:

The song mentioned that 'H' is for _____ where you sleep at night.

Correct Answer: House

Question 5:

Which of these is something you wear on your head that starts with 'H'?

Correct Answer: Hat

Question 6:

Is the letter H a vowel?

Correct Answer: No

Question 7:

How many lines does it take to make an uppercase H?

Correct Answer: Three

Question 8:

Which animal starts with the letter H?

Correct Answer: Horse

Question 9:

Which of these is something you can eat that starts with the letter H?

Correct Answer: Honey

Question 10:

Which of these words starts with the letter H?

Correct Answer: Hill

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

H is for ______ , your left and your right.

Correct Answer: hands

Question 2:

H is for _______, such a useful tool.

Correct Answer: hammer

Question 3:

H is for ______, the opposite of cool.

Correct Answer: hot

Question 4:

H is for _______, you wear it on your head.

Correct Answer: hat

Question 5:

H is for ______, time to eat some bread.

Correct Answer: hungry

Question 6:

H is for ______, it's beating nice and strong.

Correct Answer: heart

Question 7:

H is for _______, such good fun to ride.

Correct Answer: helicopter

Question 8:

H is for ______, it's empty inside.

Correct Answer: hole

Question 9:

H is for ______, you can climb up to the top.

Correct Answer: hill

Question 10:

H is for ______, it can gallop, walk or trot.

Correct Answer: horse

Educational Standards

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

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