Let's Learn the Alphabet! A Fun Handwriting Adventure

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 47:30 Video
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Lesson Description

Join Liam the Lion and 123ABCtv for a fun-filled journey through the alphabet! This lesson helps Pre-K students learn to write uppercase and lowercase letters A-Z.

Video Resource

How to Write Letters A-Z – Learning to Write the Alphabet for Kids – Uppercase and Lowercase Letters

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Duration: 47:30
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase letters
  • Lowercase letters
  • Letter formation
  • Alphabetical order

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify and name uppercase and lowercase letters.
  • Students will be able to correctly form uppercase and lowercase letters A-Z.
  • Students will improve their fine motor skills through handwriting practice.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by introducing Liam the Lion (from the video) and telling students they will be learning to write all the letters of the alphabet. Sing the alphabet song together as a class to activate prior knowledge.
  • Watch the Video (45 mins)
    Play the YouTube video "How to Write Letters A-Z – Learning to Write the Alphabet for Kids – Uppercase and Lowercase Letters." Encourage students to follow along and practice writing each letter in the air or on a whiteboard as it's presented in the video. Pause the video after each letter to allow for additional practice.
  • Guided Practice (20 mins)
    Distribute handwriting worksheets with dotted lines for each letter (uppercase and lowercase). Guide students through writing each letter, providing individual assistance as needed. Focus on proper letter formation.
  • Independent Practice (15 mins)
    Have students independently practice writing letters on blank paper or in handwriting notebooks. Encourage them to choose their favorite letters to practice.
  • Wrap Up (5 mins)
    Review all the letters learned. Ask students which letter was their favorite to write and why. Praise effort and progress.

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Students use their fingers to write uppercase and lowercase letters in the air, guided by the teacher's verbal instructions.
  • Letter Scavenger Hunt
    Hide letter cards around the room. Students find the cards and practice writing the letters they find.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite letter and why?
  • Can you name a word that starts with the letter [specific letter]?
  • Is this the Big (Uppercase) or Small (Lowercase) letter?
  • Can you draw the letter in the air?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Handwriting skills
  • Fine motor skills
  • Active listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter is this: A?

Correct Answer: A

Question 2:

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

Correct Answer: Little

Question 3:

Which animal's name starts with 'B'?

Correct Answer: Bumblebee

Question 4:

What shape is the letter 'O'?

Correct Answer: Circle

Question 5:

To write 'L', do you draw a line ___ and a line ___?

Correct Answer: Down, Across

Question 6:

Which of these letters is NOT a vowel?

Correct Answer: B

Question 7:

Which way does your hand move when writing the letter 'C'?

Correct Answer: Around

Question 8:

Which of these animals name starts with the letter 'E'?

Correct Answer: Eagle

Question 9:

What is Liam the Lion's favorite letter to teach?

Correct Answer: He likes them all!

Question 10:

What do we call big letters?

Correct Answer: Upper Case

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A is for ______.

Correct Answer: Alligator

Question 2:

B is for _________.

Correct Answer: Bumblebee

Question 3:

C is for ___________.

Correct Answer: Caterpillar

Question 4:

D is for ________.

Correct Answer: Dolphin

Question 5:

E is for _________.

Correct Answer: Elephant

Question 6:

F is for _________.

Correct Answer: Flamingo

Question 7:

G is for _________.

Correct Answer: Goldfish

Question 8:

H is for _________.

Correct Answer: Hummingbird

Question 9:

I is for _________.

Correct Answer: Iguana

Question 10:

J is for _________.

Correct Answer: Jaguar

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

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