P is for Penguin! Learning the Letter P with Jack Hartmann

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 3:51 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson plan to introduce Pre-K students to the letter P using the Jack Hartmann 'Learn the Letter P' video. This lesson focuses on letter recognition, sound association, and early literacy skills.

Video Resource

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

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 3:51
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase P)
  • Phoneme awareness (the /p/ sound)
  • Letter-sound association

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter P.
  • Students will be able to produce the /p/ sound.
  • Students will be able to associate the /p/ sound with words that begin with the letter P.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters of the alphabet. Introduce the letter P. Show them a picture of a capital P and a lowercase p. Tell them that today they will learn all about the letter P.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann 'Learn the Letter P' video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14hXRz94jRQ). Encourage students to sing along and follow the actions in the video.
  • Letter Formation Practice (5 mins)
    Guide students in practicing writing the uppercase and lowercase P in the air, on a whiteboard, or on paper. Emphasize the correct formation of the letter.
  • Sound Association (5 mins)
    Review the /p/ sound. Ask students to say the /p/ sound together. Show pictures of words that start with P (penguin, party, pig, piano, etc.). Have students repeat the words and emphasize the /p/ sound at the beginning. You can also mention 'trip', 'map', 'swamp' and 'chomp' from the video.
  • Activity: P is for...
    Have students draw pictures of things that start with P. Encourage them to label their drawings (with help if needed).
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the letter P and its sound. Sing the letter P song again. Ask students what they learned about the letter P. Assign 'p' handwriting practice for homework if appropriate.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter P Scavenger Hunt
    Hide letter P cutouts around the room and have students find them. As they find each letter, have them say the /p/ sound.
  • "P" Sound Sort
    Show pictures of objects, some starting with the /p/ sound and some that don't. Have students sort the pictures into two piles: one for /p/ words and one for non-/p/ words.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter P make?
  • Can you think of any words that start with the letter P?
  • What is your favorite part of the letter P song?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Fine motor skills (writing)
  • Active Listening
  • Cooperation

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: Letter P

Question 2:

What sound does the letter P make?

Correct Answer: /p/

Question 3:

Which picture starts with the letter P?

Correct Answer: Penguin

Question 4:

Is P a vowel or a consonant?

Correct Answer: Consonant

Question 5:

What is this letter? P

Correct Answer: Big P

Question 6:

What is this letter? p

Correct Answer: Small p

Question 7:

Pig starts with the letter...

Correct Answer: P

Question 8:

Which of these words does NOT start with the letter P?

Correct Answer: Apple

Question 9:

The letter P is in the word...

Correct Answer: Trip

Question 10:

We can write a big P...

Correct Answer: Big

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

P is for ___________.

Correct Answer: penguin

Question 2:

The letter P makes the /___/ sound.

Correct Answer: p

Question 3:

We can write a _________ p.

Correct Answer: small

Question 4:

_________ starts with P.

Correct Answer: piano

Question 5:

The opposite of small is _______.

Correct Answer: big

Question 6:

We went on a ____

Correct Answer: trip

Question 7:

A ___ lives in a swamp.

Correct Answer: gator

Question 8:

A baby pig is called a ______

Correct Answer: piglet

Question 9:

______ is fun!

Correct Answer: Learning

Question 10:

P is a ____________.

Correct Answer: letter

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.PA.4:Students will isolate the common initial sound when given a set of alliterative spoken words (e.g., the puppy pounces). 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.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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