Jump into J! Learning the Letter J with Bounce Patrol

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:43 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and interactive lesson for Pre-K students to learn about the letter J, its sound, and words that start with J using the Bounce Patrol's 'The Letter J Song'.

Video Resource

The Letter J Song - Learn the Alphabet

Bounce Patrol - Kids Songs

Duration: 1:43
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Key Concepts

  • The letter J has two forms: uppercase (J) and lowercase (j).
  • The letter J makes the /j/ sound.
  • Words that start with the letter J.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter J.
  • Students will be able to produce the /j/ sound.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that begin with the letter J.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet the students and introduce the topic: the letter J. Ask if anyone knows any words that start with J. Show the uppercase and lowercase letter J on a whiteboard or chart. Explain that today we are going to watch a fun video about the letter J.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the Bounce Patrol's 'The Letter J Song' video. Encourage students to sing along and make the /j/ sound when prompted.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After watching the video, ask the students questions about the letter J and the words they learned. Review the uppercase and lowercase forms. Practice making the /j/ sound together.
  • Activity: 'J' Word Hunt (10 mins)
    Have students find objects in the classroom or pictures that start with the letter J (or that sound like they start with J, for example, 'gem'). If no J objects are available, provide pictures. Alternatively, play 'Simon Says' using J words, e.g., 'Simon Says jump!' or 'Simon Says juggle!'
  • Writing Practice (7 mins)
    Have students practice writing the uppercase and lowercase letter J on a worksheet or using playdough/sand. Provide guidance and support.

Interactive Exercises

  • J Sound Game
    Say a series of words. Students should clap if the word starts with the /j/ sound. (e.g., juice, cat, jam, dog, jug)
  • Letter J Scavenger Hunt
    Hide letter J cutouts around the room and have the students find them.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter J make?
  • Can you name some words that start with the letter J?
  • What does the uppercase J look like? What does the lowercase j look like?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary building
  • Fine motor skills (writing)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: Letter J

Question 2:

Which one is the big (uppercase) J?

Correct Answer: J

Question 3:

Which one is the little (lowercase) j?

Correct Answer: j

Question 4:

What sound does the letter J make?

Correct Answer: /j/

Question 5:

Which of these starts with the letter J?

Correct Answer: Juice

Question 6:

Is 'jug' a J word?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 7:

Is 'dog' a J word?

Correct Answer: No

Question 8:

Which one is jumping?

Correct Answer: Jumping

Question 9:

Is 'jump' a J word?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 10:

The video had a person name Jackson, does Jackson start with the letter J?

Correct Answer: Yes

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

This is a big ____ (uppercase) J.

Correct Answer: J

Question 2:

This is a little ____ (lowercase) j.

Correct Answer: j

Question 3:

J is for ____.

Correct Answer: juice

Question 4:

J is for ____.

Correct Answer: juggle

Question 5:

J is for ____ ____.

Correct Answer: jumping jacks

Question 6:

The letter J makes the /___/ sound.

Correct Answer: j

Question 7:

Jackson's ____ starts with J.

Correct Answer: name

Question 8:

J is for ____.

Correct Answer: Jackson

Question 9:

J is for ____.

Correct Answer: jug

Question 10:

Can you make the letter ____ sound?

Correct Answer: J

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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