K is for Kitten! Learning the Letter K with Jack Hartmann

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 3:52 Video
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Lesson Description

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

Video Resource

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

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 3:52
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Key Concepts

  • Identifying the letter K (uppercase and lowercase)
  • Recognizing the /k/ sound
  • Writing the letter K
  • Vocabulary building with K words

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter K.
  • Students will be able to produce the /k/ sound.
  • Students will be able to trace and attempt to write the letter K.
  • Students will be able to recognize words that start with the letter K.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters of the alphabet. Introduce the letter K and tell them they are going to learn all about it. Show them a picture of an uppercase K and a lowercase k.
  • Video Time (5 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann 'Learn the Letter K' video. Encourage students to sing along, do the actions (writing in the air), and listen carefully to the words.
  • Sound Practice (5 mins)
    After the video, focus on the /k/ sound. Have students practice saying the sound together. Use a mirror so students can see how their mouths form the sound, mirroring Jack Hartmann in the video.
  • Writing Practice (10 mins)
    Provide students with worksheets that have dotted lines for uppercase and lowercase K. Guide them to trace the letters. Then, have them try writing the letters on their own. If worksheets are unavailable, use play dough, sand trays, or whiteboards for letter formation practice.
  • K is for... (10 mins)
    Show pictures of items that start with K (kitten, koala, kangaroo, kite). Say the words clearly and have the students repeat them. Ask students if they know any other words that start with K. Create a class chart of K words.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the letter K, its sound, and some of the K words they learned. Sing the chorus of the Jack Hartmann song again.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter K Scavenger Hunt
    Hide uppercase and lowercase K cutouts around the classroom. Have students find them. When they find a K, they have to say the /k/ sound and a K word.
  • K is for Kite Craft
    Have students create a kite using construction paper, markers, and string. They can decorate their kite and write the letter K on it.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter K make?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the letter K?
  • What is your favorite word that starts with the letter K?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Fine motor skills
  • Vocabulary acquisition

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: K

Question 2:

What sound does the letter K make?

Correct Answer: /k/

Question 3:

Is 'kitten' a word that starts with K?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 4:

Which one is an uppercase K?

Correct Answer: K

Question 5:

Which animal starts with the letter K?

Correct Answer: Koala

Question 6:

Is a Yak big or small?

Correct Answer: Big

Question 7:

What do we fly in the sky that starts with K?

Correct Answer: Kite

Question 8:

What does a Yak carry on its back?

Correct Answer: Pack

Question 9:

Is letter K a vowel or a consonant?

Correct Answer: Consonant

Question 10:

What letter comes before K in the alphabet?

Correct Answer: J

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

K is for _________.

Correct Answer: kitten

Question 2:

The letter K makes the /_____/ sound.

Correct Answer: k

Question 3:

A _______ flies in the sky.

Correct Answer: kite

Question 4:

Write the letter K: _______

Correct Answer: K

Question 5:

A Yak has a _______ on its back.

Correct Answer: pack

Question 6:

A __________ jumps very high.

Correct Answer: kangaroo

Question 7:

A big strong ________ carries things on her back.

Correct Answer: yak

Question 8:

The letter K is a ___________.

Correct Answer: consonant

Question 9:

The kitten's friend is a ____________.

Correct Answer: koala

Question 10:

Let's Learn About The Letter _____

Correct Answer: K

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.PA.4:Students will isolate the common initial sound when given a set of alliterative spoken words (e.g., the puppy pounces).

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