Writing the Letter W with The Singing Walrus

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:51 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson for Pre-K students to learn how to write the letter W (uppercase and lowercase) with the help of The Singing Walrus video.

Video Resource

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

The Singing Walrus - English Songs For Kids

Duration: 2:51
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase 'W')
  • Letter formation (writing the letter 'W')
  • Fine motor skills development

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter 'W'.
  • Students will be able to follow step-by-step instructions to write the uppercase and lowercase letter 'W'.
  • Students will improve their fine motor skills through letter writing practice.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know the letter 'W'. Show them examples of uppercase and lowercase 'W' in different contexts (e.g., books, posters). Introduce the Singing Walrus video and explain that they will learn how to write the letter 'W' together.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the "Write the letter W" video by The Singing Walrus. Encourage students to watch carefully and listen to the instructions.
  • Guided Practice (10 mins)
    After the video, guide students in writing the uppercase and lowercase 'W' on their practice sheets (downloaded from The Singing Walrus website or provided by the teacher). Follow the same step-by-step instructions as in the video. Write the letter on the board and have the students copy.
  • Independent Practice (10 mins)
    Allow students to practice writing the letter 'W' independently on their practice sheets. Provide individual assistance as needed.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the letter 'W' and its sound. Ask students to name words that start with 'W' (e.g., walrus, water, window). Praise their efforts and encourage them to continue practicing.

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Have students practice writing the letter 'W' in the air with their fingers. This helps reinforce the letter formation and engages their kinesthetic sense.
  • Sensory Tray
    Provide a tray filled with sand or salt. Have students use their fingers to write the letter 'W' in the sand/salt. This adds a tactile element to the lesson.

Discussion Questions

  • What does the letter 'W' look like?
  • Can you think of any words that start with the letter 'W'?
  • Was it easy or hard to write the letter 'W'? Why?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Fine motor skills
  • Following instructions
  • Hand-eye coordination

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn to write today?

Correct Answer: Letter W

Question 2:

Which of these is a big 'W'?

Correct Answer: W

Question 3:

Which animal was in the video?

Correct Answer: Walrus

Question 4:

What do we use to write?

Correct Answer: Pencil

Question 5:

The little 'w' is called?

Correct Answer: Lower Case

Question 6:

The big 'W' is called?

Correct Answer: Capital

Question 7:

What sound does 'W' make in 'walrus'?

Correct Answer: /w/

Question 8:

What is a good thing to have to practice writing the letter 'W'?

Correct Answer: A practice sheet

Question 9:

When writing the letter 'W', you move your pencil ______ and ______.

Correct Answer: Down, Right

Question 10:

What did the Singing Walrus tell us to do at the end of the video?

Correct Answer: Subscribe

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

We learned how to write the letter ______ today.

Correct Answer: W

Question 2:

A ______ helps us write.

Correct Answer: pencil

Question 3:

The big 'W' is also called ______.

Correct Answer: capital

Question 4:

The little 'w' is also called ______.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 5:

______ starts with the letter 'W'.

Correct Answer: Walrus

Question 6:

We need a ______ to practice writing.

Correct Answer: sheet

Question 7:

Writing the letter 'W' helps our ______ skills.

Correct Answer: writing

Question 8:

First we write the capital 'W' then we write the ______ 'w'.

Correct Answer: lower

Question 9:

The Singing ______ helped us learn to write the letter 'W'.

Correct Answer: Walrus

Question 10:

The letter 'W' looks like two ______ stuck together.

Correct Answer: Vs

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.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.1.L.2:Students will follow simple one-step oral directions. PK.8.W:Students will begin to express their ideas using a combination of drawing and emergent writing with prompting.

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