V is for Van! Learning the Letter V with Jack Hartmann

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 3:52 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and interactive lesson plan using the Jack Hartmann video to introduce Pre-K students to the letter V, its sound, and related vocabulary.

Video Resource

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

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 3:52
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase V)
  • Phonetic awareness (the /v/ sound)
  • Vocabulary development (words starting with V)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter V.
  • Students will be able to produce the /v/ sound.
  • Students will be able to recognize words that begin with the letter V.
  • Students will be able to trace and attempt to write the letter V.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters of the alphabet. Introduce the letter V and explain that today they will be learning all about it.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann "Learn The Letter V" video. Encourage students to sing along and follow the actions.
  • Letter V Identification (5 mins)
    After the video, show flashcards or write the uppercase and lowercase letter V on the board. Have students identify each letter. Practice writing the letters in the air together.
  • Sound Practice (5 mins)
    Practice making the /v/ sound together. Emphasize the mouth position as shown in the video. Ask students to repeat the sound after you.
  • Vocabulary Building (5 mins)
    Review the words from the video that start with V: visor, vest, van, and volleyball. Show pictures of each item and have students say the word. Ask if they can think of any other words that start with the letter V.
  • Writing Practice (5 mins)
    Provide worksheets with dotted lines for uppercase and lowercase V. Have students trace the letters. For students ready, encourage them to try writing the letters independently.
  • Ending Sounds Vocab Review (5 mins)
    Review the words from the video that contain the letter V: dove, above, dive, sleeve. Show pictures of each item and have students say the word. Point out that even though these do not begin with V, they still have the sound.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter V Scavenger Hunt
    Look around the classroom for objects that start with the letter V (if any). If none are available, use pictures of objects that start with V.
  • V Sound Charades
    Act out a word that starts with the letter V (e.g., vacuum, vase, violin) and have students guess the word.

Discussion Questions

  • What does the letter V look like?
  • What sound does the letter V make?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the letter V?
  • Can you think of words that contain the letter V?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonetic awareness
  • Vocabulary development
  • Fine motor skills
  • Listening skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: Letter V

Question 2:

What sound does the letter V make?

Correct Answer: /v/

Question 3:

Which of these starts with the letter V?

Correct Answer: Van

Question 4:

What is this letter? V

Correct Answer: Big V

Question 5:

What is this letter? v

Correct Answer: Little v

Question 6:

My grampa puts on his _____ to keep the sun out of his eyes.

Correct Answer: visor

Question 7:

My favorite _____ keeps me warm.

Correct Answer: vest

Question 8:

When I drive my _____, I listen to music.

Correct Answer: van

Question 9:

I like to play ____ with my friends in the park.

Correct Answer: volleyball

Question 10:

Which one of these words contains the letter V?

Correct Answer: above

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

This is a big ____.

Correct Answer: V

Question 2:

This is a little ____.

Correct Answer: v

Question 3:

The letter V makes the /___/ sound.

Correct Answer: v

Question 4:

A ______ is something you can drive.

Correct Answer: van

Question 5:

A _______ keeps you warm in the cold.

Correct Answer: vest

Question 6:

I see a little white ____ flying high above.

Correct Answer: dove

Question 7:

The bird made a ____ and landed on my hand.

Correct Answer: dive

Question 8:

When my eyes hurt from the sun, I put on a ______.

Correct Answer: visor

Question 9:

The sky is ____ when I stand outside.

Correct Answer: above

Question 10:

The bird landed on my ____.

Correct Answer: sleeve

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.PC.6:Students will begin to write some uppercase and lowercase letters including the majority of the letters in their first name with prompting.

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