Super 'S' Adventures! Learning the Letter S with Jack Hartmann

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 3:59 Video
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Lesson Description

Join Jack Hartmann for a fun-filled adventure learning all about the letter 'S'! This lesson uses song, dance, and storytelling to help Pre-K students identify, write, and pronounce the letter 'S' and recognize it in words.

Video Resource

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

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 3:59
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase S)
  • Phonetic awareness (the /s/ sound)
  • Letter formation (writing uppercase and lowercase S)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter 'S'.
  • Students will be able to pronounce the /s/ sound correctly.
  • Students will be able to recognize the /s/ sound at the beginning and end of words.
  • Students will be able to attempt writing the uppercase and lowercase letter 'S'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking the children what letters they already know. Introduce the idea that today, they're going to learn about a new letter. Show a picture of the letter 'S' (both uppercase and lowercase) and ask if anyone recognizes it.
  • Video Time with Jack Hartmann (5 mins)
    Play the "Learn The Letter S" video by Jack Hartmann. Encourage the children to sing along, dance, and follow the instructions in the video. Emphasize the parts where Jack shows how to write the letter 'S' and makes the /s/ sound.
  • Sound Exploration (5 mins)
    After the video, ask the children to think of words that start with the /s/ sound. Write the words on a whiteboard, emphasizing the letter 'S' at the beginning. Repeat for words that end with the /s/ sound.
  • Writing Practice (5 mins)
    Have the children practice writing the uppercase and lowercase letter 'S' on paper or in the air. Provide guidance and encouragement, focusing on proper formation.
  • Story Time (5 mins)
    Read a short story that contains many words starting with the letter 'S', like "The Sleepy Sloth". Ask the children to raise their hands every time they hear a word with the /s/ sound.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'S' Sound Scavenger Hunt
    Hide objects around the classroom that start with the letter 'S' (e.g., a sock, a star, a spoon). Have the children search for the objects and say the word aloud, emphasizing the /s/ sound.
  • Sand Tray Writing
    Provide a tray filled with sand or salt. Have the children practice writing the letter 'S' in the sand, using their fingers.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 'S' make?
  • Can you think of any words that start with the letter 'S'?
  • Can you show me how to write the letter 'S' in the air?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonetic awareness
  • Fine motor skills (writing)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: S

Question 2:

What sound does the letter S make?

Correct Answer: /s/

Question 3:

Which one is a big (uppercase) S?

Correct Answer: S

Question 4:

Is 'sun' starts with S?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 5:

Which of these things start with the /s/ sound?

Correct Answer: Sun

Question 6:

Is a 'sock' starts with S?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 7:

Is the uppercase S big or small?

Correct Answer: Big

Question 8:

Which animal that starts with letter S?

Correct Answer: Snake

Question 9:

Can you make the sound of S?

Correct Answer: /s/

Question 10:

Which shape does the letter S looks like?

Correct Answer: Wavy line

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter 'S' makes the _____ sound.

Correct Answer: /s/

Question 2:

'_____' is a word that starts with the letter 'S'.

Correct Answer: Sun

Question 3:

The letter that comes after R is ____.

Correct Answer: S

Question 4:

A small 's' is called a _____case s.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 5:

A big 'S' is called a ____case s.

Correct Answer: uppercase

Question 6:

_____ can be a letter and an animal

Correct Answer: S

Question 7:

When you're _____ , you're full of sand

Correct Answer: Sandy

Question 8:

Letter 'S' looks a bit like a _____

Correct Answer: Snake

Question 9:

What you eat with is a ___

Correct Answer: Spoon

Question 10:

Seven rhymes with ____

Correct Answer: Heaven

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.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.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.).

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