Turtle Time: Learning to Write the Letter T!

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

Join us for a fun adventure in writing! This lesson uses a catchy video to teach Pre-K students how to write both the uppercase and lowercase letter 'T'. Get ready to draw lines and learn with a turtle!

Video Resource

Write the letter T | 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 (T)
  • Uppercase 'T' Formation
  • Lowercase 't' Formation
  • Fine Motor Skills

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter 'T'.
  • Students will be able to write the uppercase letter 'T' with guidance.
  • Students will be able to write the lowercase letter 't' with guidance.
  • Students will improve their fine motor skills through letter writing practice.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any words that start with the letter 'T' (e.g., turtle, tree, toy). Show them a picture of a turtle. Tell them they are going to learn how to write the letter 'T' like in 'turtle'!
  • Video Time (5 mins)
    Play the YouTube video "Write the letter T | Alphabet Writing lesson for children | The Singing Walrus". Encourage students to follow along with the video as the letter 'T' is written. Remind them to watch carefully.
  • Practice Writing - Uppercase 'T' (5 mins)
    After watching the video, guide students through writing the uppercase 'T' on their practice sheets (downloaded from The Singing Walrus website, or a similar worksheet). Model the steps: "First, a line down. Then, a line across the top!" Repeat several times.
  • Practice Writing - Lowercase 't' (5 mins)
    Now, guide students through writing the lowercase 't'. Model the steps: "First, a line down. Then, a little line across the middle!" Repeat several times.
  • Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the uppercase and lowercase letter 'T'. Ask students to identify the letters. Have them draw a picture of a turtle and label it with a 'T'. Sing a song about the alphabet or the letter 'T'.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter 'T' Hunt
    Hide uppercase and lowercase 'T' cutouts around the room. Have students find them and bring them back to the group.
  • Turtle Tracing
    Provide students with a picture of a turtle. Have them trace the turtle and then trace the letter 'T' next to it.

Discussion Questions

  • What animal did we see in the video that starts with the letter 'T'?
  • Can you show me the big 'T'?
  • Can you show me the small 't'?
  • What other things start with the letter 'T'?

Skills Developed

  • Letter Recognition
  • Letter Formation
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Listening Skills
  • Following Directions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter did we learn to write today?

Correct Answer: T

Question 2:

What animal in the video starts with the letter T?

Correct Answer: Turtle

Question 3:

Is the big 'T' called uppercase or lowercase?

Correct Answer: Uppercase

Question 4:

What do we need to write the letter T?

Correct Answer: A pencil and paper

Question 5:

What shape is at the TOP of the uppercase 'T'?

Correct Answer: A line

Question 6:

Where do we start writing the big 'T'?

Correct Answer: At the top

Question 7:

The small 't' is also called?

Correct Answer: Lowercase T

Question 8:

What do you call a practice sheet?

Correct Answer: A learning sheet

Question 9:

What direction does the first line of the Big 'T' go?

Correct Answer: Down

Question 10:

What kind of video did we watch to learn about writing?

Correct Answer: Lesson

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter 'T' is in the word _________.

Correct Answer: turtle

Question 2:

We write the big 'T' starting at the _________.

Correct Answer: top

Question 3:

The little 't' is also called _________ case.

Correct Answer: lower

Question 4:

To write, we need a pencil and a _________.

Correct Answer: paper

Question 5:

First make a line _______, then across for Big 'T'.

Correct Answer: down

Question 6:

The video came from _________ Walrus.

Correct Answer: Singing

Question 7:

A small 't' has a line across in the _________.

Correct Answer: middle

Question 8:

Big 'T' is also called _______ T.

Correct Answer: Capital

Question 9:

After 'T' in the alphabet is the letter _________.

Correct Answer: U

Question 10:

We download our paper from the __________.

Correct Answer: website

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.8.W:Students will begin to express their ideas using a combination of drawing and emergent writing with prompting.

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