K is for Kangaroo: Let's Write the Letter K!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:53 Video
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Lesson Description

This lesson helps Pre-K children learn to write the uppercase and lowercase letter K through a fun and engaging video and interactive activities.

Video Resource

Write the Letter K - ABC Writing for Kids - Alphabet Handwriting by 123ABCtv

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Duration: 1:53
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase K formation
  • Lowercase k formation
  • Letter-sound association (K for Kangaroo)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to correctly form the uppercase letter K.
  • Students will be able to correctly form the lowercase letter k.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter K with the word 'Kangaroo'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by gathering the children and introducing the letter of the day: K. Ask if anyone knows words that start with K (e.g., Kite, King). Explain that they will be learning how to write the letter K using a fun video.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the "Write the Letter K - ABC Writing for Kids - Alphabet Handwriting" video by 123ABCtv. Encourage the children to watch carefully and listen to the instructions.
  • Uppercase K Practice (7 mins)
    Following the video's instructions (0:14-1:01), guide the children in practicing writing the uppercase letter K. Demonstrate on a whiteboard or large paper. Break down the steps: (1) Straight line down, (2) Diagonal line up from the middle, (3) Diagonal line down from the middle. Have them practice in the air, then on paper or in sand trays.
  • Lowercase k Practice (7 mins)
    Following the video's instructions (1:01-end), guide the children in practicing writing the lowercase letter k. Demonstrate on a whiteboard or large paper. Break down the steps: (1) Straight line down, (2) Diagonal line up from below the middle, (3) Diagonal line down from below the middle. Have them practice in the air, then on paper or in sand trays.
  • Kangaroo Connection (3 mins)
    Remind the children that K is for Kangaroo. Show a picture of a kangaroo. Have them say the word "Kangaroo" together, emphasizing the K sound.
  • Assessment & Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Have the children complete the fill-in-the-blank and multiple choice quiz below as a class. Review the lesson and praise their efforts.

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Have children practice writing uppercase and lowercase K in the air with their fingers, following your lead.
  • Sand Tray Writing
    Provide sand trays or salt trays for children to practice writing K. This provides a tactile learning experience.
  • Kangaroo Hop
    Have the children hop around like kangaroos while saying the letter K.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter K make?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the letter K?
  • What did you learn about writing the letter K today?

Skills Developed

  • Fine motor skills
  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Active listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What animal starts with the letter K?

Correct Answer: Kangaroo

Question 2:

Is this a big K or a little k: K?

Correct Answer: Big K

Question 3:

Is this a big K or a little k: k?

Correct Answer: Little k

Question 4:

How many straight lines does a BIG K have?

Correct Answer: 1

Question 5:

How many straight lines does a little k have?

Correct Answer: 1

Question 6:

To write the letter K, do we start at the ____?

Correct Answer: Top

Question 7:

What is the first step in writing K?

Correct Answer: Straight Line Down

Question 8:

What kind of lines are used to write the letter K besides straight lines?

Correct Answer: Diagonal

Question 9:

What does the letter K sound like?

Correct Answer: Kuh

Question 10:

Are uppercase and lowercase K the same?

Correct Answer: No

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

K is for ________.

Correct Answer: Kangaroo

Question 2:

A big K is also called an ________ K.

Correct Answer: Uppercase

Question 3:

A little k is also called a ________ K.

Correct Answer: Lowercase

Question 4:

To write K we start at the ________.

Correct Answer: Top

Question 5:

First, draw a straight ________ down.

Correct Answer: Line

Question 6:

The other two lines are ________ lines.

Correct Answer: Diagonal

Question 7:

We use a ________ tray to learn how to write.

Correct Answer: Sand

Question 8:

We can write the letter K in the ________.

Correct Answer: Air

Question 9:

When we say Kangaroo, we hear the sound of ________.

Correct Answer: K

Question 10:

After we practice, we say good ________.

Correct Answer: Job

Educational Standards

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.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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