Exploring the Letter E with Cool School!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:08 Video
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Lesson Description

Join Simon and friends from Cool School as we discover the letter E! Learn new words, sing along, and have an exciting time exploring everything 'E'!

Video Resource

The Letter E - Learn the ABCs with Cute Animals! | ABC Song

Cool School

Duration: 2:08
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase E)
  • Phonetic sound of the letter E
  • Vocabulary building with 'E' words

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter 'E' (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to pronounce the sound of the letter 'E'.
  • Students will be able to recognize and repeat words that start with the letter 'E'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what letters they already know. Introduce the letter 'E' by writing it on the board (both uppercase and lowercase). Tell them today we're going on an 'exciting' adventure with the letter 'E'!
  • Video Time! (5 mins)
    Play the 'The Letter E - Learn the ABCs with Cute Animals! | ABC Song' video from Cool School. Encourage students to watch carefully and listen for words that start with 'E'.
  • E-Word Brainstorm (10 mins)
    After the video, ask students what 'E' words they remember from the video. Write these words on the board. Prompt them with examples like 'egg', 'elephant', 'early'. Encourage them to think of other 'E' words they know.
  • E is for Exercise! (10 mins)
    Let's do some 'exercise' with the letter E! Do activities that can be E-related like 'Everyone clap your hands!' or 'Eat an imaginary egg!'. This helps kinesthetic learners and reinforces the letter in a fun way.
  • E-Drawing Time! (10 mins)
    Give each student a piece of paper and crayons. Have them draw something that starts with the letter 'E'. Encourage them to label their drawings with the letter 'E'.

Interactive Exercises

  • E-Sound Hunt
    Hide objects around the room, some starting with 'E' and some not. Have students find the objects and identify if they start with the letter 'E'.
  • E-Word Matching Game
    Create cards with pictures of 'E' words and separate cards with the letter 'E'. Students match the letter to the corresponding picture.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 'E' make?
  • Can you think of any animals that start with 'E'?
  • What is your favorite 'E' word and why?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary development
  • Active listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: E

Question 2:

What sound does the letter E make?

Correct Answer: /eh/

Question 3:

Which of these starts with the letter E?

Correct Answer: Egg

Question 4:

Can you point to the big 'E'?

Correct Answer: E

Question 5:

What is one thing that is very 'exciting'?

Correct Answer: Playing

Question 6:

Is 'elephant' an E word?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 7:

What animal eats eggs in the video?

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 8:

Is 'eat' a word that starts with E?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 9:

Is the letter E a vowel or a consonant?

Correct Answer: Vowel

Question 10:

Which color is NOT an E word?

Correct Answer: Blue

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

'____' is for Egg.

Correct Answer: E

Question 2:

An _______ is a big animal that starts with 'E'.

Correct Answer: Elephant

Question 3:

When something is very fun, it is _______!

Correct Answer: Exciting

Question 4:

Before breakfast it is ______.

Correct Answer: Early

Question 5:

You can _______ your food!

Correct Answer: Eat

Question 6:

The _______ is where we all live.

Correct Answer: Earth

Question 7:

If you see someone, you _______ them.

Correct Answer: Encounter

Question 8:

A king is an _______.

Correct Answer: Emperor

Question 9:

A type of green jewl is a _______.

Correct Answer: Emerald

Question 10:

_______ is another word for very.

Correct Answer: Extremely

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.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.).

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