Let's Learn to Write the Letter R!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:40 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and interactive lesson to teach Pre-K students how to write the uppercase and lowercase letter 'R'.

Video Resource

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

The Singing Walrus - English Songs For Kids

Duration: 2:40
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase letter R formation
  • Lowercase letter r formation
  • Letter-sound correspondence (R says /r/)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to correctly form the uppercase letter 'R'.
  • Students will be able to correctly form the lowercase letter 'r'.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter 'R' with the /r/ sound.
  • Students will improve fine motor skills through handwriting practice.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about the letter 'R'. Show them pictures of robots and ask them what sound they hear at the beginning of the word. Introduce the video and explain they will be learning how to write the letter 'R'.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the 'Write the letter R' video by The Singing Walrus. Encourage students to follow along with their finger in the air as the letter is formed.
  • Practice Writing - Uppercase 'R' (10 mins)
    Guide students step-by-step in writing the uppercase 'R' on their practice sheets (downloaded from The Singing Walrus website). Emphasize starting at the top, going down, around to the middle, and then down to the right.
  • Practice Writing - Lowercase 'r' (10 mins)
    Guide students step-by-step in writing the lowercase 'r' on their practice sheets. Emphasize starting in the middle, going down, then up and around to the right.
  • Wrap-up and Review (5 mins)
    Review the steps for writing both uppercase and lowercase 'R'. Ask students to name other words that start with the letter 'R' (e.g., rainbow, rabbit).

Interactive Exercises

  • 'R' Sound Search
    Have students look around the classroom for objects that start with the 'R' sound. As they find them, have them say the word aloud and point to the object.
  • Rainbow Writing
    Have students write the letter 'R' multiple times using different colored crayons to make a rainbow effect.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 'R' make?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the letter 'R'?
  • Was it easy or hard to write the letter 'R'? Why?

Skills Developed

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn to write today?

Correct Answer: R

Question 2:

What animal was NOT in the video?

Correct Answer: Dog

Question 3:

Which one is a big 'R'?

Correct Answer: R

Question 4:

Which one is a little 'r'?

Correct Answer: r

Question 5:

What does 'R' sound like in 'robot'?

Correct Answer: /r/

Question 6:

What do we use to write?

Correct Answer: Pencil

Question 7:

We start to write the big 'R' at the...

Correct Answer: Top

Question 8:

What can you find at the end of a rainbow?

Correct Answer: Gold

Question 9:

Which of these starts with the letter 'R'?

Correct Answer: Robot

Question 10:

What color is a robot?

Correct Answer: Metal

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

We use a ______ to write the letter 'R'.

Correct Answer: pencil

Question 2:

The letter 'R' sounds like /___/ in robot.

Correct Answer: r

Question 3:

A big 'R' is called ______.

Correct Answer: uppercase

Question 4:

A small 'r' is called ______.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 5:

We make a _____ down when writing the big R.

Correct Answer: line

Question 6:

A ______ can be very tall

Correct Answer: Robot

Question 7:

_____ starts with the letter R

Correct Answer: Red

Question 8:

We write from the top to the ______

Correct Answer: bottom

Question 9:

We also write from left to the ______

Correct Answer: right

Question 10:

To remember the directions, sing a _____!

Correct Answer: song

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.W:Students will begin to express themselves through drawing and emergent writing.

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