Let's Learn the Letter N!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:17 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson for Pre-K students to learn how to write the letter N (both uppercase and lowercase) using the Singing Walrus video.

Video Resource

Write the letter N | Alphabet Writing lesson for children | The Singing Walrus

The Singing Walrus - English Songs For Kids

Duration: 2:17
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase N)
  • Letter formation (writing uppercase and lowercase N)
  • Phonetic awareness (N sound in 'newt')

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter N.
  • Students will be able to correctly form the uppercase and lowercase letter N.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter N with its corresponding sound (as in 'newt').

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters. Introduce the letter 'N' and tell them that they will learn how to write it. Show the Singing Walrus video: 'Write the letter N'.
  • Uppercase N Practice (10 mins)
    After watching the video, guide students in practicing writing the uppercase 'N'. Use the following steps: 1. Start at the top and make a line down. 2. Go back to the top and make a line down to the right. 3. Make one more line back up to the top. Model the letter on the board and have them trace it in the air, then on paper (using the practice sheet from the video description).
  • Lowercase n Practice (10 mins)
    Now, guide students in practicing writing the lowercase 'n'. Use the following steps: 1. Start in the middle and make a line down. 2. Next go back up to the middle and around to the bottom. Model the letter on the board and have them trace it in the air, then on paper (using the practice sheet).
  • N Sound and Word Association (5 mins)
    Reinforce the sound of 'N' by repeating the word 'newt'. Ask students to think of other words that start with the letter 'N' (e.g., nose, nest, nap). Encourage participation and praise effort.
  • Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review both uppercase and lowercase 'N'. Have students show their best 'N' writing. Sing a simple alphabet song, emphasizing the 'N' sound.

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Have students practice writing the letter N in the air, following your lead.
  • Sensory Bin N Hunt
    Fill a sensory bin (e.g., with rice or beans) with letter tiles. Have students find the uppercase and lowercase 'N'.
  • Playdough N Creation
    Provide playdough and have students create the uppercase and lowercase 'N'.

Discussion Questions

  • What other words start with the letter 'N'?
  • Can you find the letter 'N' in your name or in the classroom?
  • What does the letter 'N' look like?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Handwriting
  • Phonological awareness
  • Fine motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: N

Question 2:

What animal did the video show that starts with 'N'?

Correct Answer: Newt

Question 3:

Is 'N' a big letter or a small letter?

Correct Answer: Both

Question 4:

What is the lowercase letter for 'N'?

Correct Answer: n

Question 5:

What direction does the first line of the capital 'N' go?

Correct Answer: Down

Question 6:

After N, what letter comes next?

Correct Answer: O

Question 7:

When you write the small 'n', where do you start?

Correct Answer: In the middle

Question 8:

Is the letter 'N' a number?

Correct Answer: No

Question 9:

Does 'Nose' start with the letter 'N'?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 10:

Where do we find the 'N' practice sheets?

Correct Answer: The Website

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

We are learning to write the letter ____.

Correct Answer: N

Question 2:

A ______ starts with the letter 'N'.

Correct Answer: newt

Question 3:

Big 'N' is also called ______ 'N'.

Correct Answer: capital

Question 4:

Small 'n' is also called ______ 'n'.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 5:

We need a pencil and a ______ to practice writing.

Correct Answer: paper

Question 6:

First, make a line _____ to write the big 'N'.

Correct Answer: down

Question 7:

Next, make a line down to the ______ to write the big 'N'.

Correct Answer: right

Question 8:

Then, make one more line ____ to write the big 'N'.

Correct Answer: up

Question 9:

The little 'n' has a line ____ and ____.

Correct Answer: down

Question 10:

You can practice writing with a free ______ from the website.

Correct Answer: worksheet

Educational Standards

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.2:Students will follow simple one-step oral directions. PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase 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).

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