P is for Pig! Learning to Write the Letter P

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

A fun and engaging lesson teaching Pre-K students how to write the uppercase and lowercase letter P, using the Singing Walrus video and practice sheets.

Video Resource

Write the letter P | 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 P and lowercase p)
  • Letter formation (writing uppercase P and lowercase p)
  • Phonological awareness (the 'P' sound in 'pig')

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter P.
  • Students will be able to follow step-by-step instructions to write the uppercase and lowercase letter P.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter P with the sound it makes in the word 'pig'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters of the alphabet. Introduce the letter 'P' and tell them that today they will learn how to write it. Show them a picture of a pig and say, 'P is for Pig!'
  • Video Time (5 mins)
    Play the YouTube video 'Write the letter P | Alphabet Writing lesson for children | The Singing Walrus'. Encourage students to watch carefully and listen to the instructions.
  • Practice Writing (10 mins)
    Distribute the free practice sheets (downloaded from The Singing Walrus website). Guide the students through writing the uppercase 'P' and the lowercase 'p', following the instructions from the video. Circulate the room to provide individual assistance.
  • Review and Reinforce (5 mins)
    Review the steps for writing the letter 'P'. Have students show their practice sheets and praise their efforts. Ask them to name other words that start with the letter 'P' (e.g., puppy, pizza, pan).

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Have students practice writing the uppercase and lowercase 'P' in the air with their fingers.
  • Sensory Bin
    Fill a sensory bin with sand or rice. Have students draw the letter 'P' in the bin.
  • Playdough Letters
    Provide playdough and have the students mold the playdough into the shapes of uppercase and lowercase letter P

Discussion Questions

  • What letter did we learn about today?
  • What sound does the letter 'P' make?
  • Can you think of other things that start with the letter 'P'?

Skills Developed

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn to write today?

Correct Answer: P

Question 2:

Which picture shows a capital P?

Correct Answer: P

Question 3:

Which animal starts with the letter P?

Correct Answer: Pig

Question 4:

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

Correct Answer: It can be both!

Question 5:

To make a big 'P', do you start at the top or the bottom?

Correct Answer: The top

Question 6:

Which food starts with 'P'?

Correct Answer: Pizza

Question 7:

The little 'p' looks like:

Correct Answer: p

Question 8:

A puppy says:

Correct Answer: Woof

Question 9:

Is pizza yummy?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 10:

Which of these is NOT a color?

Correct Answer: Pizza

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

P is for ______.

Correct Answer: Pig

Question 2:

The big 'P' is also called ________ P.

Correct Answer: Capital

Question 3:

To make the little 'p' you start in the ____.

Correct Answer: Middle

Question 4:

We can write 'P' with a pencil and a practice ______.

Correct Answer: Sheet

Question 5:

A baby pig is called a _______.

Correct Answer: Piglet

Question 6:

Purple is a _____.

Correct Answer: Color

Question 7:

A yummy food that starts with P is ____.

Correct Answer: Pizza

Question 8:

A little dog is called a ____.

Correct Answer: Puppy

Question 9:

When we learn something we use our ___.

Correct Answer: Brain

Question 10:

P, Q, R, ______

Correct Answer: S

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.4.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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