Fun with F! Learning the Letter F with Jack Hartmann

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 3:51 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson to introduce Pre-K students to the letter F, its sound, and how to write it, using the Jack Hartmann 'Learn the Letter F' video.

Video Resource

Learn The Letter F | Let's Learn About The Alphabet | Phonics Song for Kids | Jack Hartmann

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 3:51
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase F)
  • Phoneme recognition (the /f/ sound)
  • Letter-sound correspondence

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter F.
  • Students will be able to produce the /f/ sound.
  • Students will be able to recognize words that begin or end with the /f/ sound.
  • Students will practice writing the uppercase and lowercase letter F.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking children if they know any letters of the alphabet. Introduce the concept that today, they'll be learning about a new letter: F. Show them a large printout of uppercase and lowercase F.
  • Video Time! (5 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann 'Learn the Letter F' video. Encourage children to sing along, do the actions (writing in the air), and repeat the /f/ sound when prompted.
  • Sound it Out (5 mins)
    After the video, review the /f/ sound. Ask children to make the /f/ sound and focus on how their mouths move. Remind them of the visual of Jack Hartmann in the video showing how to make the 'f' sound. Practice the sound together as a class.
  • F is For... (5 mins)
    Brainstorm words that start with F. Show picture cards or real objects if available (e.g., fish, flower, foot). Repeat the words clearly, emphasizing the /f/ sound. Then, brainstorm words that end with F as Biff, Buff and Woof were in the video.
  • Writing F (5 mins)
    Guide children in writing the uppercase and lowercase F in the air. Then, have them practice writing it on paper or using a whiteboard. Provide individual assistance as needed.
  • Wrap Up (5 mins)
    Review the letter F, its sound, and some of the words learned. Sing the 'F' song one more time! End with positive reinforcement and encouragement.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter F Hunt
    Hide uppercase and lowercase F cutouts around the room. Have the children find them and bring them back to the group.
  • Feely F Bag
    Place objects that start with F in a bag (e.g., feather, fish toy, fake flower). Have children reach in, feel the object, and guess what it is, emphasizing the /f/ sound in the name.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter F make?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the letter F?
  • How do we write the letter F?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Fine motor skills (writing)
  • Vocabulary Building
  • Active Listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: F

Question 2:

What sound does the letter F make?

Correct Answer: /f/

Question 3:

Is 'fish' a word that starts with F?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 4:

Which one is an uppercase F?

Correct Answer: F

Question 5:

Which one is a lowercase f?

Correct Answer: f

Question 6:

Is 'fall' a word that starts with F?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 7:

Is football a sport? (Hint: Does 'football' start with the letter F?)

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 8:

Is 'family' a word that starts with F?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 9:

In the video, what was the dog's name that ended with the letter 'F'?

Correct Answer: Buff

Question 10:

What did the dog, Buff, say in the video?

Correct Answer: Woof

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter ____ makes the /f/ sound.

Correct Answer: F

Question 2:

____ is for fish.

Correct Answer: F

Question 3:

We can write the letter F in the ____.

Correct Answer: air

Question 4:

A word that ends with F is Buf____.

Correct Answer: f

Question 5:

The letter F is in the ____.

Correct Answer: alphabet

Question 6:

In the video, the word ____ starts with the letter F.

Correct Answer: fall

Question 7:

Jack Hartmann taught us about the letter ____.

Correct Answer: F

Question 8:

____ is a word that means people related to you.

Correct Answer: Family

Question 9:

A word that ends with F is Bif____.

Correct Answer: f

Question 10:

A ____ is a pretty plant that starts with the letter F.

Correct Answer: Flower

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.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.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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