V is for Vulture: Learning to Write the Letter V

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:17 Video
Print Lesson Plan Watch Video

Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson for Pre-K students to learn how to write the letter V, both uppercase and lowercase, using a catchy video and interactive activities.

Video Resource

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

The Singing Walrus - English Songs For Kids

Duration: 2:17
Watch on YouTube

Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase V and lowercase v)
  • Letter formation (writing the letter V)
  • Phonological awareness (the sound of the letter V as in Vulture)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter V.
  • Students will be able to trace and write the uppercase and lowercase letter V.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter V with the sound it makes, as in the word 'vulture'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters. Introduce the letter V and explain that today they will learn how to write it. Show them the uppercase 'V' and lowercase 'v' and explain that V is for Vulture.
  • Watch the Video (5 mins)
    Play the 'Write the letter V' video from The Singing Walrus. Encourage students to watch carefully and listen to the instructions.
  • Practice Writing (10 mins)
    Distribute the free practice sheet (downloadable from The Singing Walrus website). Guide students through writing the uppercase and lowercase letter V, following the steps shown in the video. Provide individual assistance as needed.
  • Review and Reinforcement (5 mins)
    Review the steps for writing the letter V. Ask students to name other things that start with the letter V. Have students practice writing the letter V in the air with their fingers.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter V Scavenger Hunt
    Hide uppercase and lowercase 'V' cutouts around the classroom. Have students search for them and bring them back to their desks.
  • V is for Vulture Coloring Page
    Provide a coloring page featuring a vulture. Have students color the picture and practice writing the letter V on the page.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter V make?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter V?
  • What is the difference between the big V and the little v?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Fine motor skills (handwriting)
  • Phonological awareness
  • Following instructions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning to write today?

Correct Answer: V

Question 2:

What animal starts with the letter V in the video?

Correct Answer: Vulture

Question 3:

Is 'V' a big letter or a little letter?

Correct Answer: It can be both

Question 4:

Which one is the big 'V'?

Correct Answer: V

Question 5:

Which one is the small 'v'?

Correct Answer: v

Question 6:

To write the letter V, do you draw lines up and down, or angled?

Correct Answer: Angled

Question 7:

What do you need to write the letter V?

Correct Answer: Both Pencil and Crayon

Question 8:

What shape is the letter V like?

Correct Answer: A triangle

Question 9:

Where can you find practice sheets to write the letter V?

Correct Answer: On the website

Question 10:

What sound does V make in Vulture?

Correct Answer: /v/

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter V is for _________.

Correct Answer: Vulture

Question 2:

We write the big 'V' starting at the _________.

Correct Answer: top

Question 3:

The little 'v' looks like the big 'V', but it is _________.

Correct Answer: smaller

Question 4:

First, we draw a line down to the _________.

Correct Answer: right

Question 5:

Then, we draw a line _______ to the right.

Correct Answer: up

Question 6:

The letter 'V' makes a /v/ _________.

Correct Answer: sound

Question 7:

You can find practice sheets on the _________.

Correct Answer: website

Question 8:

A Vulture can _________ high in the sky.

Correct Answer: fly

Question 9:

We use a _________ to write the letter V.

Correct Answer: pencil

Question 10:

Writing helps us learn to _________.

Correct Answer: read

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).

Teaching Materials

Download ready-to-use materials for this lesson:

Student Worksheet Classroom Slides Assessment Quiz
Add to Google Classroom

User Actions

Sign in to save this lesson plan to your favorites.

Sign In

Share This Lesson

Related Lesson Plans