B is for Bear! Learning the Letter B

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:36 Video
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Lesson Description

An engaging lesson to introduce Pre-K students to the letter 'B', its sound, and related vocabulary through a fun video and interactive activities.

Video Resource

Letter B song, Learn Letter and Sound of Bb

Kiz Phonics

Duration: 1:36
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Key Concepts

  • Letter Recognition (uppercase and lowercase B)
  • Phonetic Sound of B (/b/)
  • Vocabulary Development (words starting with B)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter B.
  • Students will be able to produce the /b/ sound.
  • Students will be able to recognize and name at least three words that start with the letter B.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters of the alphabet. Introduce the letter 'B' and explain that today they will learn all about it. Show a large visual of both uppercase and lowercase 'B'.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the 'Letter B song, Learn Letter and Sound of Bb' video from Kiz Phonics. Encourage students to sing along and pay attention to the letter's sound and the words that start with 'B'.
  • Letter B Sound Practice (5 mins)
    After the video, practice making the /b/ sound together as a class. Use a mirror to show how the lips come together. Have students repeat the sound several times.
  • Vocabulary Exploration (5 mins)
    Brainstorm words that start with the letter 'B'. Use flashcards or pictures to show examples like 'ball', 'bear', 'book', 'banana', 'bus', 'baby'. Have students repeat each word after you.
  • Tracing and Writing (10 mins)
    Provide students with worksheets or paper to practice tracing and writing the uppercase and lowercase 'B'. Guide them on the correct stroke order. Encourage them to say the /b/ sound as they write.
  • Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the letter 'B', its sound, and the words learned. Sing the 'B' song again. Ask students to share their favorite thing they learned about the letter 'B'.

Interactive Exercises

  • B is for Box!
    Prepare a box filled with items that start with the letter 'B' (e.g., ball, book, banana, block). Have students take turns picking an item from the box and naming it, emphasizing the /b/ sound.
  • Letter B Hunt
    Hide uppercase and lowercase 'B' cutouts around the classroom. Have students search for the letters and bring them to you. As they find each letter, have them say the /b/ sound.

Discussion Questions

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

Skills Developed

  • Letter Recognition
  • Phonological Awareness
  • Vocabulary Building
  • Fine Motor Skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn about today?

Correct Answer: B

Question 2:

What sound does the letter B make?

Correct Answer: /b/

Question 3:

Which of these starts with the letter B?

Correct Answer: Ball

Question 4:

Is this the big B or the little b? B

Correct Answer: Big B

Question 5:

Is this the big B or the little b? b

Correct Answer: Little b

Question 6:

What is one thing that starts with the letter B?

Correct Answer: Banana

Question 7:

What color is a school bus?

Correct Answer: Yellow

Question 8:

Which animal has the letter B in its name?

Correct Answer: Bear

Question 9:

A baby has a _________

Correct Answer: Bottle

Question 10:

What is something that starts with B and you can read it?

Correct Answer: Book

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter B makes the sound /___/.

Correct Answer: b

Question 2:

___all starts with the letter B.

Correct Answer: B

Question 3:

___ear starts with the letter B.

Correct Answer: B

Question 4:

___ook starts with the letter B.

Correct Answer: B

Question 5:

___anana starts with the letter B.

Correct Answer: B

Question 6:

___us starts with the letter B.

Correct Answer: B

Question 7:

___aby starts with the letter B.

Correct Answer: B

Question 8:

big ____ starts with B

Correct Answer: boy

Question 9:

Buzz like a ____

Correct Answer: bee

Question 10:

___ox starts with B

Correct Answer: B

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.PC.6:Students will begin to write some uppercase and lowercase letters including the majority of the letters in their first name with prompting. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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