C is for Cap, Car, and Cat! Learning the Letter C

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:42 Video
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Lesson Description

This lesson uses a fun alphabet song to introduce Pre-K students to the letter C and words that start with it: cap, car, and cat. Activities include singing, tracing, and matching to reinforce learning.

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C is for Cap, Car, Cat - Letter C - Alphabet Song | Learning English for kids

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Duration: 1:42
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (C and c)
  • Phonetic awareness (sound of C)
  • Vocabulary building (cap, car, cat)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter C.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter C with the sound it makes at the beginning of words.
  • Students will be able to name three words that start with the letter C: cap, car, and cat.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the letter of the day: C. Ask if anyone knows any words that start with C. Briefly discuss caps, cars, and cats if students are familiar with them.
  • Video Time (3 mins)
    Play the 'C is for Cap, Car, Cat' video. Encourage students to sing along and point to the letter C when they see it on the screen.
  • Letter C Tracing (7 mins)
    Provide students with worksheets that have uppercase and lowercase 'C' for them to trace. Assist as needed, emphasizing the correct formation of the letter. Verbalize the formation: big curve for uppercase C, small curve for lowercase c.
  • Word Matching Activity (10 mins)
    Prepare picture cards of a cap, a car, and a cat. Also, prepare cards with the words 'cap,' 'car,' and 'cat' written on them. Have students match the picture to the correct word. Help them sound out the beginning 'C' sound as they match.
  • Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the letter C and the three words learned: cap, car, cat. Sing the 'C is for Cap, Car, Cat' song again as a class. Ask students to share their favorite part of the lesson.

Interactive Exercises

  • C Sound Scavenger Hunt
    Have students look around the classroom for objects that start with the letter C (e.g., crayon, chair, clock). Have them bring the object to you and say the word, emphasizing the 'C' sound.
  • Act It Out!
    Call out one of the three words (cap, car, cat) and have the students act it out (e.g., pretend to wear a cap, drive a car, or pet a cat).

Discussion Questions

  • What other things start with the letter C?
  • Can you make the sound that C makes?
  • Which of the three words (cap, car, cat) is your favorite and why?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary development
  • Fine motor skills (tracing)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning today?

Correct Answer: C

Question 2:

Which picture shows something that starts with C?

Correct Answer: Car

Question 3:

What sound does the letter C make at the beginning of 'cat'?

Correct Answer: /c/

Question 4:

Is this an uppercase C? C

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 5:

Is this a lowercase c? c

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 6:

Which of these starts with 'C'?

Correct Answer: Cap

Question 7:

What can you drive?

Correct Answer: Car

Question 8:

What animal says 'meow' and starts with 'C'?

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 9:

Which of the words we learned today had a 'C' in it?

Correct Answer: Cap

Question 10:

Which shape does a 'C' look like?

Correct Answer: Half circle

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

C is for ______.

Correct Answer: Cap

Question 2:

C is for ____ar.

Correct Answer: C

Question 3:

C is for C___.

Correct Answer: at

Question 4:

___ap starts with the letter 'C'.

Correct Answer: C

Question 5:

____ar starts with the letter 'C'.

Correct Answer: C

Question 6:

_____at starts with the letter 'C'.

Correct Answer: C

Question 7:

We sing a song about ____ today.

Correct Answer: C

Question 8:

A _____ can purr.

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 9:

You wear a _____ on your head.

Correct Answer: Cap

Question 10:

You ride in a _____.

Correct Answer: Car

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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