Monkey See, Monkey Write: Learning the Letter M!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:10 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn to write the letter M like Monkey! This lesson uses a fun video to teach uppercase and lowercase 'M' handwriting to Pre-K students.

Video Resource

Write the Letter M - ABC Writing for Kids - Alphabet Handwriting by 123ABCtv

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Duration: 2:10
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase 'M' formation
  • Lowercase 'm' formation
  • Letter-sound association ('M' for Monkey)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter 'M'.
  • Students will be able to attempt writing the uppercase letter 'M' following visual cues.
  • Students will be able to attempt writing the lowercase letter 'm' following visual cues.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any animals that start with the letter 'M' (Monkey is a good start). Introduce the video and explain they will be learning to write the letter 'M'.
  • Video Viewing: Uppercase 'M' (3 mins)
    Play the video segment on uppercase 'M' (0:14-1:06). Pause after each step and have students practice drawing the lines in the air with their fingers. Then, have them try writing it on a whiteboard or paper.
  • Video Viewing: Lowercase 'm' (3 mins)
    Play the video segment on lowercase 'm' (1:06-End). Pause after each step and have students practice drawing the lines in the air with their fingers. Then, have them try writing it on a whiteboard or paper.
  • Practice Activity (4 mins)
    Provide students with worksheets that have dotted lines forming uppercase and lowercase 'M' for them to trace. Encourage them to say 'M' as they trace each letter.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'M' is for...
    Show pictures of different objects. Have students raise their hands if the object's name starts with the letter 'M'. Examples: Monkey, Moon, Mouse, Apple.
  • Writing 'M' in Sand/Shaving Cream
    Provide each student with a small tray of sand or shaving cream. Have them practice writing the uppercase and lowercase 'M' in the sand/shaving cream. This provides a tactile learning experience.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 'M' make? Can you think of other words that start with the 'M' sound?
  • Was it easier to write the uppercase or lowercase 'M'? Why?

Skills Developed

  • Fine motor skills
  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which one is the big 'M'?

Correct Answer: M

Question 2:

Which one is the little 'm'?

Correct Answer: m

Question 3:

'M' is for...

Correct Answer: Monkey

Question 4:

How many lines go down when we write big 'M'?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 5:

What do we use to write?

Correct Answer: Pencil

Question 6:

Which one is not the letter 'M'?

Correct Answer: N

Question 7:

Big M starts at the...

Correct Answer: Top

Question 8:

Little m has ... curves?

Correct Answer: Three

Question 9:

The video tells us 'M' is for which animal?

Correct Answer: Monkey

Question 10:

After you write M, which letter comes next?

Correct Answer: N

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

Big 'M' is also called _______.

Correct Answer: uppercase

Question 2:

Little 'm' is also called _______.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 3:

We write the letter M on _______.

Correct Answer: paper

Question 4:

'M' makes the _______ sound.

Correct Answer: mmm

Question 5:

A ______ has a tail and starts with 'M'.

Correct Answer: mouse

Question 6:

The video showed us how to write big _____ and little m.

Correct Answer: M

Question 7:

We use a ______ to write.

Correct Answer: pencil

Question 8:

________ starts with the letter 'M'.

Correct Answer: Monkey

Question 9:

After M comes the letter _______.

Correct Answer: N

Question 10:

M is a ______.

Correct Answer: letter

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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