C is for Calypso: Exploring the Letter C!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:00 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun lesson using the ABCmouse.com 'Letter C Song' to introduce the letter C, its sound, and related vocabulary to Pre-K students.

Video Resource

"The Letter C Song" by ABCmouse.com

ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy

Duration: 2:00
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase C)
  • Phonetic awareness (the 'c' sound)
  • Vocabulary building (words starting with C)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter C (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to produce the sound associated with the letter C.
  • Students will be able to recognize and name at least three words that start with the letter C.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking the children if they know the letter C. Show them a picture of an uppercase C and a lowercase c. Ask them if they know any words that start with the letter C. Tell them they are going to learn a song about the letter C.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play 'The Letter C Song' video from ABCmouse.com. Encourage the children to sing along and dance to the calypso music.
  • Vocabulary Exploration (7 mins)
    After the video, write down on a whiteboard or large paper, the words starting with C that were mentioned in the song: candle, cook, curiosity, camera, car, cow, crane, cartoon, canoe, candy cane, carrot, cake, coconut, cookies, cocoa, Cammy, Carly, canyon, cowboy, clown, cousins, Connor, calico, cat, crazy, couch, cushion. Show pictures of each item or act out the word. Have the children repeat each word and talk about what the word means.
  • Sound Practice (5 mins)
    Practice the 'c' sound by repeating the words from the video. Play a game where you say a word, and the children say if it starts with the 'c' sound. For example, 'cat' (yes!), 'apple' (no!).
  • Creative Extension (5 mins)
    Have the children draw a picture of something that starts with the letter C. As them to label their drawing with the letter C.

Interactive Exercises

  • C Scavenger Hunt
    Hide objects around the room that start with the letter C (e.g., a toy car, a crayon, a comb). Have the children find the objects and name them.
  • Limbo Game
    Play the Letter C song and have the children do the limbo, as suggested in the video description. Talk about the music style of the video - Calypso.

Discussion Questions

  • What was your favorite part of the 'Letter C' song?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the letter C?
  • What sound does the letter C make?
  • Is the letter C a curvy or straight letter?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary development
  • Active Listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn about today?

Correct Answer: C

Question 2:

Which of these starts with the letter C?

Correct Answer: Car

Question 3:

What sound does the letter C often make?

Correct Answer: /c/

Question 4:

Is the letter C curvy or straight?

Correct Answer: Curvy

Question 5:

Which of these is NOT a word from the song?

Correct Answer: House

Question 6:

What is the letter that comes after the letter C?

Correct Answer: D

Question 7:

What is the letter that comes before the letter C?

Correct Answer: B

Question 8:

What kind of music was in the song?

Correct Answer: Calypso

Question 9:

Is coconut a word in the song?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 10:

Is house a word in the song?

Correct Answer: No

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter __ comes after B.

Correct Answer: C

Question 2:

___ is for cat!

Correct Answer: C

Question 3:

A yummy treat that starts with C is ____.

Correct Answer: cake

Question 4:

A toy that starts with C is ___.

Correct Answer: car

Question 5:

____, cook, and curiosity

Correct Answer: candle

Question 6:

Cammy and Carly baked a carrot ____.

Correct Answer: cake

Question 7:

Carly's ____ live in Canyon Town

Correct Answer: cousins

Question 8:

A cool ___ lived in Canyon Town.

Correct Answer: cowboy

Question 9:

Calypso Connor had a calico ___.

Correct Answer: cat

Question 10:

The cat curled up on a ___.

Correct Answer: cushion

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.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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