Jump into J! Learning the Letter J with Fun Songs!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 3:23 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and interactive lesson plan using the 'Letter J Song' video to introduce Pre-K students to the letter J, its sound, and associated vocabulary.

Video Resource

Letter J Song

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Duration: 3:23
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Key Concepts

  • The letter J (uppercase and lowercase)
  • The /j/ sound
  • Vocabulary words starting 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 recognize and understand vocabulary words starting with the letter J (jar, jelly, jug, juice, job, July, jokes, joy).
  • Students will be able to trace and attempt to write the uppercase and lowercase letter J.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters of the alphabet. Ask if anyone knows the letter J. Show a flashcard with the letter J (both uppercase and lowercase). Briefly introduce the letter J and its sound.
  • Video Time! (3 mins)
    Play the 'Letter J Song' video by Have Fun Teaching. Encourage students to sing along and dance to the music.
  • Vocabulary Exploration (7 mins)
    After the video, discuss the vocabulary words introduced in the song (jar, jelly, jug, juice, job, July, jokes, joy). Show pictures of each item. Ask students if they have seen or used these items before. Have them repeat the words after you, emphasizing the /j/ sound.
  • Writing Practice (10 mins)
    Guide students on how to write the uppercase and lowercase letter J. Have them use their fingers to trace the letter in the air. Then, provide worksheets with dotted lines for them to practice writing the letter J. For students who are not yet ready to write, provide them with playdough to form the letter J.
  • J is for... Game (5 mins)
    Play a simple game where you say 'J is for...' and students have to come up with a word that starts with the letter J. Provide hints or examples if needed.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter J Hunt
    Hide uppercase and lowercase J cutouts around the room. Have students search for them and bring them back to you. As they find each letter, have them say 'J is for...' and name a word that starts with J.
  • Jelly Jar Craft
    Provide students with construction paper, glue, and small pieces of colored paper (representing jelly). Have them create their own 'jelly jar' by gluing the colored paper onto a jar shape they cut out of construction paper. They can also write the letter J on their jar.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter J make?
  • Can you name something that starts with the letter J?
  • Which word from the song was your favorite and why?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness (identifying the /j/ sound)
  • Vocabulary development
  • Fine motor skills (writing/tracing)
  • Active Listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: Letter J

Question 2:

What sound does the letter J make?

Correct Answer: /j/

Question 3:

The song talked about a yummy treat in a jar. What was it?

Correct Answer: Jelly

Question 4:

The song talked about something you drink from a jug. What was it?

Correct Answer: Juice

Question 5:

Is 'jar' a word that starts with J?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 6:

Which of these is a big J?

Correct Answer: J

Question 7:

Which of these is a little j?

Correct Answer: j

Question 8:

The song mentioned a month. Which month was it?

Correct Answer: July

Question 9:

The song said telling _____ brought joy?

Correct Answer: Jokes

Question 10:

What is the first letter in the word 'jelly'?

Correct Answer: J

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

J is for _____, a yummy treat in a jar.

Correct Answer: Jelly

Question 2:

J is for _____, you drink it from a jug.

Correct Answer: Juice

Question 3:

The letter J makes the /_____/ sound.

Correct Answer: j

Question 4:

A big J is called an _____ J.

Correct Answer: Uppercase

Question 5:

A little j is called a _____ J.

Correct Answer: Lowercase

Question 6:

J is for _____. It is a type of work.

Correct Answer: Job

Question 7:

J is for _____! It is something funny.

Correct Answer: Jokes

Question 8:

_____ is a letter in the alphabet.

Correct Answer: J

Question 9:

J is for _____! A container to store things in.

Correct Answer: Jar

Question 10:

J is for _____, a month in the summer!

Correct Answer: July

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.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.).

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