Queen Q: A Letter Adventure with Jack Hartmann

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

Join Jack Hartmann on a fun-filled adventure to learn about the letter Q! This lesson uses a catchy song and engaging activities to help Pre-K students identify the letter Q, its sound, and words that start with Q.

Video Resource

Learn The Letter Q | 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

  • Identification of the letter Q (uppercase and lowercase)
  • The /q/ sound
  • Words that begin with the letter Q

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter Q.
  • Students will be able to produce the /q/ sound.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that start with the letter Q.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters of the alphabet. Introduce the idea that today they will be learning about a new letter: Q. Show them a large uppercase and lowercase Q.
  • Video Time! (5 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann 'Learn the Letter Q' video. Encourage students to sing along, do the actions, and pay attention to the letter Q and its sound.
  • Q is for...
    After the video, review the words from the song that begin with Q (quiet, quack, quail, quadruplets, queen, quickly, quarry, quartz). Discuss each word briefly, showing pictures or acting them out to reinforce understanding.
  • Air Writing (5 mins)
    Guide students to write the uppercase and lowercase Q in the air using their fingers. Emphasize the shape and formation of each letter.
  • Worksheet Activity (10 mins)
    Provide a worksheet where students can practice writing the letter Q (both uppercase and lowercase). Include pictures of objects that start with Q for them to color.
  • Wrap-up and Review (5 mins)
    Review the letter Q, its sound, and the new words learned. Sing the 'Letter Q' song one more time.

Interactive Exercises

  • Q Sound Hunt
    Hide pictures of objects around the room, some starting with Q and some not. Have students find the pictures and identify which ones start with the /q/ sound.
  • Quack Like a Duck
    Act out the sounds of the duck from the song. Can you quack like a duck?

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter Q make?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter Q?
  • How is the uppercase Q different from the lowercase q?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary building
  • Fine motor skills (writing)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: Q

Question 2:

What sound does the letter Q make?

Correct Answer: /q/

Question 3:

Is Q a vowel or a consonant?

Correct Answer: Consonant

Question 4:

Which picture starts with the letter Q?

Correct Answer: Queen

Question 5:

Is this an uppercase or a lowercase Q? Q

Correct Answer: Uppercase

Question 6:

Is this an uppercase or a lowercase Q? q

Correct Answer: Lowercase

Question 7:

Which of these words starts with the letter Q?

Correct Answer: Queen

Question 8:

A duck says what?

Correct Answer: Quack

Question 9:

What does a Queen wear?

Correct Answer: Crown

Question 10:

How many letters are there in the Alphabet?

Correct Answer: 26

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter ____ comes after P.

Correct Answer: Q

Question 2:

____ is for Queen.

Correct Answer: Q

Question 3:

Ducks _______ when they are happy.

Correct Answer: Quack

Question 4:

This is a big ____: Q

Correct Answer: Q

Question 5:

This is a little ____: q

Correct Answer: q

Question 6:

The opposite of loud is _____.

Correct Answer: Quiet

Question 7:

Birds hatch from ____.

Correct Answer: Quail

Question 8:

Shiny ____ are pretty to find.

Correct Answer: Quartz

Question 9:

Queens live in _____.

Correct Answer: Quarry

Question 10:

There are _____ little ducks.

Correct Answer: Quadruplets

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.).

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