K is for Kite: Let's Learn the Letter K!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:41 Video
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Lesson Description

Join Will from Bounce Patrol to discover the letter K! This fun lesson uses a catchy song and colorful visuals to introduce Pre-K students to the letter K, its sound, and words that start with K.

Video Resource

The Letter K Song - Learn the Alphabet

Bounce Patrol - Kids Songs

Duration: 1:41
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Key Concepts

  • Identifying the uppercase and lowercase letter K
  • Producing the /k/ sound
  • Recognizing words that begin with the letter K

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 name at least three words that begin with the letter K.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters of the alphabet. Introduce the idea that today they will learn about the letter K. Show them a picture of a capital 'K' and a lowercase 'k'.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the 'The Letter K Song' video from Bounce Patrol. Encourage the children to sing along and make the /k/ sound when prompted.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, lead a discussion about the letter K and the words shown in the video.
  • Activity: K Word Creation (7 mins)
    Have children draw a picture of their favorite 'K' word from the video (kite, koala, kangaroo, kids, key, karate). Then encourage them to try and write the letter 'K' next to their picture with assistance.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'K' Sound Practice
    Have students practice making the /k/ sound together as a class. Use simple prompts like 'Say /k/ like a kangaroo!'
  • Letter K Hunt
    Hide uppercase and lowercase 'K' cutouts around the room. Have students search for them and bring them back to you. As they find each letter, have them say the /k/ sound.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter K make?
  • Can you name some things that start with the letter K?
  • Which 'K' word was your favorite in the video? Why?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness (identifying and producing sounds)
  • Vocabulary development

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn about today?

Correct Answer: Letter K

Question 2:

What sound does the letter K make?

Correct Answer: /k/

Question 3:

Which animal starts with the letter K?

Correct Answer: Koala

Question 4:

Is this a big K or a little k: K

Correct Answer: Big K

Question 5:

Is this a big K or a little k: k

Correct Answer: Little k

Question 6:

A key opens a ______

Correct Answer: Box

Question 7:

The video says K is for ____

Correct Answer: Kid

Question 8:

Which of these words starts with K?

Correct Answer: Kiwi

Question 9:

A karate fighter can _____?

Correct Answer: Kick

Question 10:

A k_____ flies in the sky.

Correct Answer: Kite

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

K is for _____.

Correct Answer: Kite

Question 2:

The letter K makes the sound /_____/.

Correct Answer: k

Question 3:

A ______ hops around. It starts with the letter K.

Correct Answer: Kangaroo

Question 4:

We can open doors with a _____.

Correct Answer: Key

Question 5:

K is for _______, which means children.

Correct Answer: Kids

Question 6:

Koala starts with letter _____.

Correct Answer: K

Question 7:

The big K is also called the _____ K.

Correct Answer: Capital

Question 8:

Kids can do _______ class!

Correct Answer: Karate

Question 9:

K is the _____ letter we've learned in the alphabet so far! (Not including A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J)

Correct Answer: Eleventh

Question 10:

Can you name an animal that starts with K? ________

Correct Answer: Koala

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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