Sing and Learn the Alphabet with Jack Hartmann!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 3:40 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn our ABCs with Jack Hartmann's fun and musical alphabet song! We'll sing along, practice uppercase and lowercase letters, and explore different sounds.

Video Resource

ABC Song | Learn the Alphabet | Alphabet Song | Jack Hartmann

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 3:40
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase letters
  • Lowercase letters
  • Letter recognition
  • Alphabetical order
  • Letters make sounds

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to recognize and name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters.
  • Students will be able to sing the alphabet song.
  • Students will be able to differentiate between uppercase and lowercase letters.
  • Students will be able to associate letters with their sounds

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and ask if they know their ABCs. Explain that today, they'll learn or practice the alphabet by singing along to a fun video! Establish listening rules (quiet hands, watching eyes).
  • Video Time (5 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann ABC Song video. Encourage students to sing along and point to the letters as they appear on the screen.
  • Letter Review (10 mins)
    After the video, review the alphabet. Point to uppercase letters on a chart or whiteboard and have students name them. Then, do the same with lowercase letters. Discuss how each letter has a big (uppercase) and a small (lowercase) version.
  • Sound Association (5 mins)
    Choose a few letters and ask students what sound they make (e.g., "What sound does 'A' make?"). Give examples of words that start with that letter (e.g., "A is for apple!").
  • Interactive Activity: Letter Match (10 mins)
    Prepare letter cards (uppercase and lowercase). Give each student a card. Have them find the matching uppercase or lowercase letter held by another student. Once they find their match, they can say the letter name together.
  • Closing (5 mins)
    Sing the alphabet song together one more time, emphasizing the different sounds letters can make. Let the students know they will continue to practice this skill more throughout the year.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter Matching Game
    Use flashcards or a matching game where children pair uppercase and lowercase letters.
  • Alphabet Movement
    Have children act out letters with their bodies (e.g., forming the shape of an 'O' or 'L').

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite letter?
  • Can you find your name in the alphabet?
  • What words start with the letter A?
  • Why are there big and small letters?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Listening skills
  • Social interaction
  • Fine motor skills (if doing a letter tracing activity)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter is this: A?

Correct Answer: A

Question 2:

Is 'a' a big letter or a small letter?

Correct Answer: Small letter

Question 3:

Which letter comes after B?

Correct Answer: C

Question 4:

What does 'B' stand for?

Correct Answer: Ball

Question 5:

What is the first letter of the alphabet?

Correct Answer: A

Question 6:

What is the last letter of the alphabet?

Correct Answer: Z

Question 7:

Which of these is a small letter?

Correct Answer: c

Question 8:

Is 'Z' a big letter or a small letter?

Correct Answer: Big Letter

Question 9:

What does 'C' stand for?

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 10:

Which of these letters come last?

Correct Answer: Z

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A, B, _____, D

Correct Answer: C

Question 2:

_____ is for Apple

Correct Answer: A

Question 3:

a, b, _____ , d

Correct Answer: c

Question 4:

_____ is for Ball

Correct Answer: B

Question 5:

The alphabet starts with the letter _____

Correct Answer: A

Question 6:

A _____ letter is also called a big letter.

Correct Answer: Capital

Question 7:

D is for _____.

Correct Answer: Dog

Question 8:

C is for _____.

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 9:

The last letter of the alphabet is _____.

Correct Answer: Z

Question 10:

_____ is for elephant

Correct Answer: E

Educational Standards

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.2.PC.4:Students will begin to recognize that written words are made up of letters and are separated by spaces. PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters.

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