T is Terrific! Learning the Letter T with Jack Hartmann

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

A fun and engaging lesson to introduce Pre-K students to the letter T, its sound, and how to write it, using the Jack Hartmann alphabet song.

Video Resource

Learn The Letter T | 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

  • Identifying the uppercase and lowercase letter T.
  • Recognizing the /t/ sound.
  • Writing the letter T.
  • Vocabulary words starting and ending with T.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter T.
  • Students will be able to produce the /t/ sound.
  • Students will be able to attempt writing the letter T.
  • Students will be able to recognize words that start and end with the letter T.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters of the alphabet. Introduce the letter T and explain that today they will be learning all about it.
  • Watch the Video (5 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann "Learn The Letter T" video. Encourage students to sing along and follow the actions in the video.
  • Letter T Identification (5 mins)
    Show large flashcards with uppercase and lowercase T. Ask students to identify each letter. Have them trace the letters in the air with their fingers.
  • Sound it Out (5 mins)
    Practice the /t/ sound together. Have students repeat the sound after you. Play a game where you say words and they identify if it has the /t/ sound (e.g., "table", "sun", "top").
  • Writing Practice (10 mins)
    Provide students with worksheets or paper and crayons/pencils. Guide them in writing uppercase and lowercase T. Focus on proper formation.
  • T Word Exploration (5 mins)
    Review words from the video that start and end with T (tiger, tuba, tune, toes, pilot, helmet, belt, jet). Show pictures of these items and have students name them.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Sing the chorus of the Jack Hartmann song again. Review what they learned about the letter T. Encourage them to find things that start with T at home.

Interactive Exercises

  • T Treasure Hunt
    Hide objects that start with the letter T around the room (toy, towel, etc.). Have students find the objects and say the word, emphasizing the /t/ sound.
  • Tactile T
    Have students create the letter T using playdough or pipe cleaners. This helps with fine motor skills and letter recognition.

Discussion Questions

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

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Fine motor skills
  • Vocabulary building

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter is this: T?

Correct Answer: T

Question 2:

What sound does the letter T make?

Correct Answer: /t/

Question 3:

Is this an uppercase or lowercase T: T?

Correct Answer: Uppercase

Question 4:

Is this an uppercase or lowercase T: t?

Correct Answer: Lowercase

Question 5:

Which of these starts with the letter T?

Correct Answer: Tiger

Question 6:

Which of these ends with the letter T?

Correct Answer: Jet

Question 7:

What color is a tuba?

Correct Answer: Gold

Question 8:

What does a tiger have?

Correct Answer: Stripes

Question 9:

Is the letter T a consonant or a vowel?

Correct Answer: Consonant

Question 10:

Can you write the letter T in the air?

Correct Answer: Yes

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A ________ has stripes.

Correct Answer: tiger

Question 2:

We can ride in a ______.

Correct Answer: jet

Question 3:

A _____ wears a helmet.

Correct Answer: pilot

Question 4:

A tuba is a musical _________.

Correct Answer: instrument

Question 5:

I can tap my ______.

Correct Answer: toes

Question 6:

T is for _______.

Correct Answer: tiger

Question 7:

T is a ___________.

Correct Answer: letter

Question 8:

We can wear a _____ to hold up our pants.

Correct Answer: belt

Question 9:

A _______ is a song.

Correct Answer: tune

Question 10:

The letter T is a ____________.

Correct Answer: consonant

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.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.2.PA.4:Students will isolate the common initial sound when given a set of alliterative spoken words (e.g., the puppy pounces).

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