Y is for Yapping Yogi: Exploring the Letter Y!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:55 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson to introduce Pre-K students to the letter Y, its sound, and words that start with Y using the ABCmouse.com's 'The Letter Y Song'.

Video Resource

"The Letter Y Song" by ABCmouse.com

ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy

Duration: 1:55
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Key Concepts

  • The letter Y and its sound (/y/).
  • Words that begin with the letter Y.
  • Alliteration and how it sounds.
  • Uppercase and lowercase Y.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter Y (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to produce the /y/ sound.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that begin with the letter Y.
  • Students will be able to participate in singing a song about the letter Y.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the letter Y. Show them a large uppercase Y and lowercase y. Ask if anyone knows the letter. Tell them that today they will learn about the letter Y with a fun song!
  • Video Time (5 mins)
    Play the ABCmouse.com 'The Letter Y Song' video. Encourage students to sing along and dance.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, ask students about the song. What words started with the letter Y? Who was Yogi? What color was Yolanda's bird?
  • Y Brainstorm (10 mins)
    As a class, brainstorm words that start with the letter Y. Write them on the board or a large piece of paper. (Examples: yellow, yes, you, yogurt, yard, yawn, yummy). Encourage students to think of their own words. You may have to help them. Talk about the meaning of each word. Use pictures if necessary.
  • Y Craft (10 mins)
    Provide each student with a large letter Y cut out of paper. Have them decorate the Y with yellow crayons, markers, or paint. They can also glue on pictures of things that start with the letter Y (yogurt containers, pictures of yards, etc.).
  • Y Song Repetition (5 mins)
    Sing the 'The Letter Y Song' again, focusing on pronunciation and clear articulation. Encourage students to clap along and point to the letter Y (on the board or on their craft).

Interactive Exercises

  • Y Sound Charades
    Act out words that start with Y (e.g., yawn, yodel). Have the other students guess the word.
  • Y Object Hunt
    Hide objects around the room that start with the letter Y (a yellow toy, a picture of yogurt, etc.). Have the students find the objects and say the word.

Discussion Questions

  • What was your favorite part of the 'Y' song?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter 'Y'?
  • What sound does the letter 'Y' make?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary development
  • Listening skills
  • Fine motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn about today?

Correct Answer: Y

Question 2:

Yogi was a ____.

Correct Answer: Dog

Question 3:

What color was Yolanda's bird?

Correct Answer: Yellow

Question 4:

Yolanda gave her bird ____.

Correct Answer: Yogurt

Question 5:

Which of these starts with the letter Y?

Correct Answer: Yogurt

Question 6:

What sound does the letter 'Y' make at the beginning of a word?

Correct Answer: /yuh/

Question 7:

The letter 'Y' is next to what other letter in the alphabet?

Correct Answer: X

Question 8:

What is yellow?

Correct Answer: A color

Question 9:

Which of the following is an action?

Correct Answer: Yelling

Question 10:

Which of these items would you eat?

Correct Answer: Yogurt

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter Y says /____/.

Correct Answer: yuh

Question 2:

____ is a yummy treat that starts with Y.

Correct Answer: Yogurt

Question 3:

____ had a yellow bird.

Correct Answer: Yolanda

Question 4:

You and ____ both start with the letter Y.

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 5:

If something is this color (sunshine), it is ____.

Correct Answer: Yellow

Question 6:

A dog might ____ loudly.

Correct Answer: Yap

Question 7:

I _____ when I am tired.

Correct Answer: Yawn

Question 8:

The dog played in the _____.

Correct Answer: Yard

Question 9:

Yogi would _____ and yip yapp.

Correct Answer: Yap

Question 10:

The bird liked to _____ when Yolanda gave him yougurt.

Correct Answer: Yodel

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.PA.4:Students will isolate the common initial sound when given a set of alliterative spoken words (e.g., the puppy pounces). 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.

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