Sing Along with Letter S!

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

Let's learn about the letter S with a fun song and activities! We'll learn how to make the /s/ sound and discover words that start with S.

Video Resource

The Letter S Song - Learn the Alphabet

Bounce Patrol - Kids Songs

Duration: 1:43
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase S)
  • Phonetic awareness (the /s/ sound)
  • Vocabulary development (words starting with S)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter S.
  • Students will be able to produce the /s/ sound.
  • Students will be able to identify words that begin with the letter S.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet the students and introduce the letter of the day: S. Ask them if they know any words that start with the letter S. Show them a big letter S (both uppercase and lowercase) and ask them to describe it (e.g., curvy, like a snake).
  • Video Time! (3 mins)
    Play the Bounce Patrol 'The Letter S Song' video. Encourage students to sing along and make the /s/ sound when prompted.
  • Let's Talk About S! (5 mins)
    After the video, discuss the words that were featured (snake, saxophone, sock, swing, sister). Ask students if they can think of any other words that start with S. Write these words on a board or chart paper (with a simple drawing next to each word).
  • Making the S Sound (5 mins)
    Practice making the /s/ sound together as a class. Explain that it's like a snake hissing. Have each student take a turn making the sound.
  • S is for Sensory Bin (10 mins)
    Prepare a sensory bin filled with items that start with the letter S, such as small toy snakes, socks, small stones, or sand. Let the students explore the bin and name the items they find, emphasizing the /s/ sound at the beginning of each word.
  • Writing S (7 mins)
    Guide students in practicing writing the letter S (both uppercase and lowercase) on paper or using a tactile medium like sand or playdough. Model the correct formation and encourage them to follow along.

Interactive Exercises

  • S Sound Scavenger Hunt
    Hide pictures of objects around the classroom. Some should start with S, and some should not. Have students find the pictures and identify the ones that start with the /s/ sound.
  • S is for Sorting
    Provide students with a collection of small objects or pictures. Some should start with the letter S, and some should not. Have them sort the objects into two groups: 'S Words' and 'Not S Words'.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter S make?
  • Can you think of other things that start with the letter S?
  • Was the letter S song fun? What was your favorite part?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary
  • Fine motor skills (writing)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn about today?

Correct Answer: Letter S

Question 2:

Which picture shows a sock?

Correct Answer: Picture of a sock

Question 3:

What sound does the letter S make?

Correct Answer: /s/ sound

Question 4:

Is 'swing' a word that starts with S?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 5:

Which one is the big (uppercase) S?

Correct Answer: S

Question 6:

A ______ is long and slithers.

Correct Answer: snake

Question 7:

We wear ______ on our feet.

Correct Answer: socks

Question 8:

Which of these starts with /s/?

Correct Answer: sun

Question 9:

You can do what on a swing?

Correct Answer: sit

Question 10:

Is the letter S curvy, or straight?

Correct Answer: Curvy

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

S is for ______.

Correct Answer: snake

Question 2:

The letter S makes the /_____/ sound.

Correct Answer: s

Question 3:

I wear a ______ on my foot.

Correct Answer: sock

Question 4:

A ______ is a musical instrument.

Correct Answer: saxophone

Question 5:

My ______ is a girl in my family.

Correct Answer: sister

Question 6:

You can ____ on a swing.

Correct Answer: sit

Question 7:

S is the _____ letter in the alphabet we are learning.

Correct Answer: new

Question 8:

_____ starts with the letter S.

Correct Answer: Sun

Question 9:

The little s is called _____case.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 10:

The big S is called _____case.

Correct Answer: uppercase

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.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.).

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