Y is for Yak! Learning to Write the Letter Y

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

A fun and engaging lesson for Pre-K students learning to write the letter Y, both uppercase and lowercase, with step-by-step instructions and practice.

Video Resource

Write the letter Y | 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 and lowercase Y)
  • Letter formation (writing the letter Y)
  • Phonetic association (Y is for Yak)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter Y.
  • Students will be able to follow simple directions to write the uppercase and lowercase letter Y.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter Y with the word 'Yak'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by introducing the letter Y. Ask students if they know any words that start with the letter Y. Show them a picture of a Yak and explain that Y is for Yak.
  • Watch the Video (5 mins)
    Play the 'Write the letter Y' video from The Singing Walrus. Encourage students to watch carefully and listen to the instructions.
  • Practice Writing - Uppercase Y (10 mins)
    Following the video's instructions, guide students in writing the uppercase letter Y. Model the steps on the board: 'Down to the right, down to the left, down to the bottom'. Provide individual assistance as needed.
  • Practice Writing - Lowercase y (10 mins)
    Following the video's instructions, guide students in writing the lowercase letter y. Model the steps on the board: 'Down to the right, down to the left'. Provide individual assistance as needed.
  • Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the uppercase and lowercase letter Y. Have students show their work and praise their effort. Ask them to say 'Y is for Yak' together.

Interactive Exercises

  • Y Scavenger Hunt
    Hide pictures of items that start with the letter Y around the classroom (e.g., yarn, yolk). Have students find the pictures and say the name of the object and 'Y is for [object]'.
  • Playdough Y's
    Have the students create the letter Y (both uppercase and lowercase) using playdough.

Discussion Questions

  • What animal starts with the letter Y?
  • Can you think of other things that might start with the letter Y?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Fine motor skills (handwriting)
  • Following directions
  • Phonological Awareness

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: Y

Question 2:

What animal starts with the letter Y?

Correct Answer: Yak

Question 3:

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

Correct Answer: Both

Question 4:

Which one is the uppercase (big) 'Y'?

Correct Answer: Y

Question 5:

Which one is the lowercase (small) 'y'?

Correct Answer: y

Question 6:

What do we need to write the letter Y?

Correct Answer: A pencil and a paper

Question 7:

How do we start to write the big 'Y'?

Correct Answer: Go down to the right

Question 8:

How do we start to write the small 'y'?

Correct Answer: Go down to the right

Question 9:

What comes after the letter 'Y'?

Correct Answer: Z

Question 10:

We say 'Y' is for...

Correct Answer: Yak

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

We are learning to write the letter ___.

Correct Answer: Y

Question 2:

___ is for Yak.

Correct Answer: Y

Question 3:

A big 'Y' is called an _______ letter.

Correct Answer: uppercase

Question 4:

A small 'y' is called a _______ letter.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 5:

First, we draw a line down to the ______, then down to the left to make a 'Y'.

Correct Answer: right

Question 6:

We use a ______ to write.

Correct Answer: pencil

Question 7:

We write on a piece of ____.

Correct Answer: paper

Question 8:

After 'Y', comes the letter ____.

Correct Answer: Z

Question 9:

The letter 'Y' is in the _______.

Correct Answer: alphabet

Question 10:

The big 'Y' and small 'y' look a little ______.

Correct Answer: different

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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