Let's Learn the ABCs with Beans N Frank!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:43 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson plan to learn the alphabet, letter sounds, and beginning vocabulary using the 'ABC Song' by Beans N Frank.

Video Resource

ABC Song | Learn ABC Alphabet for Children | Education ABC Rhyme Beans N Frank [Ready For School]

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Duration: 2:43
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Key Concepts

  • The alphabet sequence
  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase)
  • Phonics (letter sounds)
  • Vocabulary building

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to recite the alphabet song.
  • Students will be able to identify at least 5 uppercase and 5 lowercase letters.
  • Students will be able to associate at least 3 letters with their corresponding sounds and a related word.
  • Students will be able to say the first sound in the letter-related words introduced in the song.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about the alphabet. Sing a simple, familiar version of the ABC song as a warm-up. Introduce the Beans N Frank 'ABC Song' video and explain that they will learn a new way to sing the ABCs.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the Beans N Frank 'ABC Song' video for the students. Encourage them to listen and watch carefully.
  • Alphabet Song Practice (10 mins)
    Play the first part of the video (the alphabetical listing) again. Encourage students to sing along with Beans N Frank. Pause the video after each letter to ask students to repeat. Focus on clear pronunciation.
  • Letter Sound and Word Association (10 mins)
    Play the second part of the video (the rap portion). Pause after each letter and corresponding word (e.g., 'A is for Apple'). Have students repeat the letter, the phrase, and the word. Discuss what each object is (e.g., 'What is an Apple?') and what letter sound starts the word.
  • Alphabetical Order Activity (10 mins)
    Use flashcards with uppercase and lowercase letters. Ask students to arrange the flashcards in alphabetical order. Provide assistance as needed. As they place each card, have them say the letter name and the sound it makes.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter Sound Game
    Call out a letter sound (e.g., '/b/') and have students name a word that starts with that sound. Alternatively, show a picture of an object (e.g., a ball) and have them identify the first letter sound.
  • Alphabet Hopscotch
    Create a hopscotch grid with letters written in each square. Have students hop through the grid, calling out the letter name as they land on it.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite letter in the alphabet, and why?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the same letter as 'Apple,' 'Backpack,' 'Classroom,' etc.?
  • Why is it important to learn the alphabet?
  • Can you name the letters in your first name?

Skills Developed

  • Alphabet recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary development
  • Active listening
  • Verbal communication

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter comes after A?

Correct Answer: B

Question 2:

Which letter is this: A?

Correct Answer: A

Question 3:

What sound does 'B' make in 'Backpack'?

Correct Answer: /b/

Question 4:

In the song, A is for what?

Correct Answer: Apple

Question 5:

Which one of these is a letter?

Correct Answer: A

Question 6:

Which letter is this: C?

Correct Answer: C

Question 7:

In the song, B is for what?

Correct Answer: Backpack

Question 8:

What letter comes before C?

Correct Answer: B

Question 9:

What letter is after D?

Correct Answer: E

Question 10:

Which one of these is a letter?

Correct Answer: B

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A, B, C, _____

Correct Answer: D

Question 2:

In the song, A is for _______.

Correct Answer: Apple

Question 3:

The first letter in 'Backpack' is ____.

Correct Answer: B

Question 4:

B comes after _____

Correct Answer: A

Question 5:

______ is the first letter.

Correct Answer: A

Question 6:

C comes after ______.

Correct Answer: B

Question 7:

D comes after _____

Correct Answer: C

Question 8:

B, C, ______.

Correct Answer: D

Question 9:

In the song, B is for _____

Correct Answer: Backpack

Question 10:

A, ______, C.

Correct Answer: B

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.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. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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