W is for Wonderful! Exploring the Letter W with ABCmouse

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:20 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and interactive lesson for Pre-K students using the ABCmouse 'Letter W Song' video to learn about the letter W, its sound, and words that begin with it.

Video Resource

"The Letter W Song" by ABCmouse.com

ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy

Duration: 2:20
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Key Concepts

  • The letter W and its sound (/w/)
  • Words that begin with the letter W
  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase W)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter W (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to produce the /w/ sound.
  • Students will be able to identify words that begin with the letter W.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet the students and introduce the topic: the letter W. Show them a picture of a capital 'W' and a lowercase 'w'. Ask if anyone knows the letter or words that start with it. Write 'W' on the board or chart paper.
  • Watch the ABCmouse Video (5 mins)
    Play 'The Letter W Song' video from ABCmouse.com. Encourage the children to clap, dance, and sing along.
  • Discussion and Word Identification (10 mins)
    After the video, ask the students what they saw and heard in the song. Write down the W words they remember on the board or chart paper. Repeat the words clearly and emphasize the /w/ sound.
  • Interactive Activity: 'W' Word Hunt (10 mins)
    Hide pictures of objects that start with 'W' (e.g., whale, watermelon, window, wagon) around the room. Have the children search for the pictures. As they find them, have them say the word and identify the beginning sound.
  • Craft Activity: 'W' is for Watermelon (10 mins)
    Provide each child with a paper plate. Have them paint it red, then add green rind and black 'seeds' (using markers or paint) to create a watermelon. Talk about the word 'watermelon' and its /w/ sound.
  • Wrap Up (5 mins)
    Review the letter W and the words learned. Sing the 'Letter W Song' again, encouraging everyone to participate.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'W' Sound Circle
    Have the children sit in a circle. Start with a 'W' word and have each child take a turn saying another 'W' word. If they can't think of one, they can pass.
  • Writing 'W'
    Provide each child with a worksheet with dotted lines forming uppercase and lowercase Ws. Guide them in tracing the letters, reinforcing the formation and sound.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter W make?
  • Can you name some things that start with the letter W?
  • What was your favorite part of the 'Letter W Song'?

Skills Developed

  • Letter Recognition
  • Phonological Awareness
  • Vocabulary Development

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: W

Question 2:

What sound does the letter W make?

Correct Answer: /w/

Question 3:

Which of these starts with the letter W?

Correct Answer: Watermelon

Question 4:

Is this letter a big 'W' or a little 'w'? W

Correct Answer: Big

Question 5:

Is this letter a big 'W' or a little 'w'? w

Correct Answer: Little

Question 6:

In the song, what did Willamina watch?

Correct Answer: A whale

Question 7:

What color is the letter W?

Correct Answer: The video doesn't say

Question 8:

What did Wanda wave in the video?

Correct Answer: A wand

Question 9:

What did Wesley wiggle around?

Correct Answer: Ground

Question 10:

What comes after the letter V?

Correct Answer: W

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

W is for ________.

Correct Answer: Watermelon

Question 2:

The letter W makes the /____/ sound.

Correct Answer: w

Question 3:

A _________ starts with the letter W.

Correct Answer: Whale

Question 4:

______ starts with W and keeps the wind out of our houses.

Correct Answer: Window

Question 5:

A ____ is a funny story or joke.

Correct Answer: Woo

Question 6:

The opposite of summer is ________.

Correct Answer: Winter

Question 7:

The _____ is everything around us.

Correct Answer: World

Question 8:

Wanda the Witch had a magic ______

Correct Answer: Wand

Question 9:

______ Wolf was sleeping.

Correct Answer: Wally

Question 10:

A place to ______ is a when.

Correct Answer: Wash

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.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.8.R:Students will listen and respond to read-alouds, participate in shared reading, and interact independently with texts.

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