LeapFrog's Letter Factory: A Sound Adventure!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:39 Video
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Lesson Description

Join us for a fun-filled journey through the alphabet with LeapFrog's Letter Factory! We'll learn letter sounds and practice saying them together.

Video Resource

Letter Factory Alphabet Sounds Song | LeapFrog

LeapFrog

Duration: 1:39
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Key Concepts

  • Each letter of the alphabet has a unique sound.
  • Letters can be straight, curvy, or round.
  • We can learn and have fun with letters through songs.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify and pronounce the sounds of several letters.
  • Students will be able to participate in singing the alphabet song.
  • Students will be able to recognize that letters have different shapes.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by greeting the children and asking them what they already know about letters. Ask if they know the alphabet song. Explain that today they will watch a video about letter sounds.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the LeapFrog Letter Factory Alphabet Sounds Song video.
  • Letter Sound Practice (10 mins)
    Go through the alphabet, one letter at a time. Say the letter and its sound. Have the children repeat after you. Use hand gestures to represent the sounds (e.g., buzzing for 'B,' hissing for 'S').
  • Shape Exploration (5 mins)
    Discuss the shapes of different letters. Ask which letters have straight lines (A, E, F, etc.) and which have curves (O, C, S, etc.). Draw letters on the board and have children identify the shapes.
  • Alphabet Song Sing-Along (5 mins)
    Sing the alphabet song together as a class. Encourage enthusiasm and participation!
  • Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Quickly review a few of the letters and sounds learned. Praise the children for their hard work and participation.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter Sound Charades
    Give each child a letter (written on a card). Have them act out the sound of the letter (e.g., pretending to bounce a ball for 'B'). The other children guess the letter.
  • Letter Shape Hunt
    Hide letter cards around the room. Have the children find the letters and identify their shapes (straight or curvy).

Discussion Questions

  • What's your favorite letter and what sound does it make?
  • Are some letters straight? Are some letters round?
  • Can you name a word that starts with the sound of the letter [chosen letter]?

Skills Developed

  • Phonological awareness
  • Letter recognition
  • Active listening
  • Verbal communication

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

The letter A says...?

Correct Answer: Ah!

Question 2:

The letter B says...?

Correct Answer: Buh!

Question 3:

The letter C says...?

Correct Answer: Cuh!

Question 4:

The letter D says...?

Correct Answer: Duh!

Question 5:

The letter E says...?

Correct Answer: Eh!

Question 6:

The letter F says...?

Correct Answer: Fff!

Question 7:

The letter G says...?

Correct Answer: Guh!

Question 8:

The letter H says...?

Correct Answer: Huh!

Question 9:

Is the letter O round?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 10:

Which of these has only straight lines?

Correct Answer: A

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The A says ____!

Correct Answer: Ah

Question 2:

The B says ____!

Correct Answer: Buh

Question 3:

The letter Z says ____!

Correct Answer: Zzz

Question 4:

The Q says ____!

Correct Answer: Qua

Question 5:

The W says ____!

Correct Answer: Wuh

Question 6:

The L says ____!

Correct Answer: L-l-l

Question 7:

The letter R says ____!

Correct Answer: R-r-r

Question 8:

The letter I says ____!

Correct Answer: Ih

Question 9:

The letter S says ____!

Correct Answer: Sss

Question 10:

Some letters are ____ lines

Correct Answer: Straight

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.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. PK.1.S.2:Students will engage in collaborative discussions about various topics and texts, including their own writing, with peers and adults in small and large groups with prompting.

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