Let's Learn the Letter O! A Fun Writing Adventure

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

Join us on a fun adventure to learn how to write the letter O! This lesson uses a catchy video and engaging activities to help Pre-K students master the uppercase and lowercase 'O'.

Video Resource

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

The Singing Walrus - English Songs For Kids

Duration: 2:17
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase letter O
  • Lowercase letter o
  • Letter recognition
  • Fine motor skills (writing)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to correctly form the uppercase letter 'O'.
  • Students will be able to correctly form the lowercase letter 'o'.
  • Students will be able to recognize the difference between uppercase and lowercase 'O/o'.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter 'O' with the word 'ostrich'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any words that start with the letter 'O'. Show them a picture of an ostrich and introduce the word. Tell them that they will be learning how to write the letter 'O' today.
  • Video Time (5 mins)
    Play the YouTube video 'Write the letter O | Alphabet Writing lesson for children | The Singing Walrus'. Encourage the students to watch carefully and listen to the instructions.
  • Practice Writing - Uppercase O (5 mins)
    Using the free practice sheet (or plain paper), guide students to write the uppercase 'O'. Remind them to start at the top and make a big circle to the left, as demonstrated in the video. Circulate and provide individual assistance as needed.
  • Practice Writing - Lowercase o (5 mins)
    Now, guide students to write the lowercase 'o'. Remind them to start in the middle and make a small circle to the left. Again, circulate and provide assistance.
  • Wrap-up & Review (5 mins)
    Review the uppercase and lowercase 'O/o'. Ask students to point out the letters on the practice sheet or around the classroom. Encourage them to say the word 'ostrich' and identify the 'O' sound.

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Have students practice writing the uppercase and lowercase 'O/o' in the air with their fingers.
  • O Treasure Hunt
    Hide several uppercase and lowercase 'O/o' letter cutouts around the room. Have students find them and bring them back to you.

Discussion Questions

  • What does the letter 'O' look like?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter 'O'?
  • What is the difference between a big 'O' and a small 'o'?
  • What animal did we learn about that starts with 'O'?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Fine motor skills
  • Listening skills
  • Phonological awareness

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is the big 'O' called?

Correct Answer: Capital O

Question 2:

What is the small 'o' called?

Correct Answer: Little o

Question 3:

Which animal starts with the letter 'O'?

Correct Answer: Ostrich

Question 4:

What shape is the letter 'O'?

Correct Answer: Circle

Question 5:

Is the 'O' a vowel or a consonant?

Correct Answer: Vowel

Question 6:

Which is the big 'O'?

Correct Answer: O

Question 7:

Which is the small 'o'?

Correct Answer: o

Question 8:

When we write the letter 'O' we make a ____.

Correct Answer: circle

Question 9:

Which word starts with 'O'?

Correct Answer: Orange

Question 10:

Do we start writing the Capital 'O' at the ____?

Correct Answer: top

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A big 'O' is called a _________ 'O'.

Correct Answer: Capital

Question 2:

A small 'o' is called a _________ 'o'.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 3:

We can write the letter 'O' on a _________.

Correct Answer: paper

Question 4:

The letter 'O' looks like a _________.

Correct Answer: circle

Question 5:

O is for _________.

Correct Answer: ostrich

Question 6:

We start the big 'O' at the _____.

Correct Answer: top

Question 7:

We start the small 'o' at the _____.

Correct Answer: middle

Question 8:

We will write the letter ____ today.

Correct Answer: O

Question 9:

A circle goes to the _____.

Correct Answer: left

Question 10:

We will make a ____ when we write.

Correct Answer: circle

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.

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