B is for Bounce! Learning the Letter B with Bounce Patrol

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:41 Video
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Lesson Description

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

Video Resource

The Letter B Song - Learn the Alphabet

Bounce Patrol - Kids Songs

Duration: 1:41
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase B)
  • Phonological awareness (the 'b' sound)
  • 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 what letters they already know. Introduce the concept of learning a new letter today: the letter B. Explain that they will be watching a fun song from Bounce Patrol about the letter B.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the 'The Letter B Song' video from Bounce Patrol. Encourage students to sing along and do the actions if they wish.
  • Discussion & Sound Practice (5 mins)
    After the video, review the letter B. Show flashcards or write the uppercase and lowercase B on the board. Practice making the 'b' sound together as a class. Ask students to repeat the sound after you.
  • Vocabulary Building (7 mins)
    Review the words introduced in the video: ball, baby, blue, balloon, book, bird, and bus. Show pictures of each item. Ask students to say the word and identify the letter it starts with. Encourage students to share if they have any of those objects or have seen them before.
  • Interactive Activity: B is for...
    Have students brainstorm other words that start with the letter B. Write their suggestions on the board (e.g., banana, bear, butterfly). Draw pictures or use flashcards to represent each new word.
  • Creative Activity: B Coloring Page (10 mins)
    Distribute coloring pages with the uppercase and lowercase letter B. Have students color the letters. Encourage them to draw pictures of things that start with the letter B around the letters.
  • Review & Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the letter B, its sound, and the words learned during the lesson. Sing the Bounce Patrol song again as a class. Praise students for their participation and effort.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter B Hunt
    Hide letter B cutouts around the classroom. Have students search for the letters. When they find one, they must say the letter and make its sound.
  • B Sound Game
    Say a word. Have students raise their hand if the word starts with the letter B. (e.g., "Ball", "Apple", "Banana", "Cat", "Bird")

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter B make?
  • Can you name something that starts with the letter B?

Skills Developed

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

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: /buh/

Question 3:

Which of these starts with the letter B?

Correct Answer: Ball

Question 4:

Is this a big B or a little b? B

Correct Answer: Big

Question 5:

Is this a big B or a little b? b

Correct Answer: Little

Question 6:

Does Book start with B?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 7:

Does Baby start with B?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 8:

Does Apple start with B?

Correct Answer: No

Question 9:

Does Banana start with B?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 10:

Does Bus start with B?

Correct Answer: Yes

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

B is for ______.

Correct Answer: Ball

Question 2:

The letter B makes the /_____/ sound.

Correct Answer: b

Question 3:

______ is for Baby.

Correct Answer: B

Question 4:

I can read a ______.

Correct Answer: Book

Question 5:

______ starts with B.

Correct Answer: Bird

Question 6:

The ______ Patrol sings a song about the letter B

Correct Answer: Bounce

Question 7:

A _______ can fly in the sky.

Correct Answer: Balloon

Question 8:

______ is the second letter of the alphabet.

Correct Answer: B

Question 9:

The Bounce Partol song mentioned the color ______, which starts with the letter B

Correct Answer: Blue

Question 10:

A _______ takes people from place to place and starts with the letter B

Correct Answer: Bus

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.). PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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