S is for Snake, T is for Turtle!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:21 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn about the letters S and T with fun sounds and pictures!

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Letter S &T

AKID ENGLISH

Duration: 2:21
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Key Concepts

  • Letter Recognition (S and T)
  • Phonics (Sound of S and T)
  • Vocabulary Building

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letters S and T.
  • Students will be able to pronounce the sounds associated with the letters S and T.
  • Students will be able to associate the letters S and T with related vocabulary words.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (2 mins)
    Begin by introducing the letters S and T. Show the uppercase and lowercase versions of each letter.
  • Letter S Activities (4 mins)
    Show pictures of words that start with S (e.g., snake, sun, sock). Say the word clearly and emphasize the initial 's' sound. Ask the children to repeat the word and sound after you.
  • Letter T Activities (4 mins)
    Show pictures of words that start with T (e.g., turtle, tree, toy). Say the word clearly and emphasize the initial 't' sound. Ask the children to repeat the word and sound after you.
  • Review and Practice (5 mins)
    Review both letters, S and T. Ask students to name words that start with each letter. Play a simple game where you say a word and students have to say which letter it starts with (S or T).

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter Sound Matching
    Show pictures of objects. Have the children point to the pictures that start with the sound of 'S' or 'T' when you say the sounds.
  • Letter Tracing
    Provide worksheets where students can trace the uppercase and lowercase letters S and T. While they trace, have them say the sound of the letter.

Discussion Questions

  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter S?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter T?
  • What sound does the letter S make?
  • What sound does the letter T make?

Skills Developed

  • Letter Recognition
  • Phonological Awareness
  • Vocabulary Development

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter looks like a curvy snake?

Correct Answer: S

Question 2:

Which letter do you hear at the start of the word 'turtle'?

Correct Answer: T

Question 3:

Which of these starts with the letter 'S'?

Correct Answer: Sun

Question 4:

Which of these starts with the letter 'T'?

Correct Answer: Turtle

Question 5:

What sound does 'S' usually make?

Correct Answer: /s/

Question 6:

What sound does 'T' usually make?

Correct Answer: /t/

Question 7:

Is 'sock' start with 'S' or 'T'?

Correct Answer: S

Question 8:

Is 'tree' start with 'S' or 'T'?

Correct Answer: T

Question 9:

If you have a 'toy' what letter does 'toy' start with?

Correct Answer: T

Question 10:

If you see a 'snake' what letter does 'snake' start with?

Correct Answer: S

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

___ is for snake.

Correct Answer: S

Question 2:

___ is for turtle.

Correct Answer: T

Question 3:

The word 'sun' starts with the letter ___.

Correct Answer: S

Question 4:

The word 'tree' starts with the letter ___.

Correct Answer: T

Question 5:

A ______ makes the /s/ sound.

Correct Answer: snake

Question 6:

A ______ makes the /t/ sound.

Correct Answer: turtle

Question 7:

Snakes ______ when they are not happy.

Correct Answer: hiss

Question 8:

Turtles live in the ______.

Correct Answer: sea

Question 9:

When its hot outside you can see the ______.

Correct Answer: sun

Question 10:

What is your favorite ______?

Correct Answer: toy

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.

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