O is for Octopus: Learning to Write the Letter O!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:25 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson to teach Pre-K students how to write uppercase and lowercase 'O'. Includes interactive activities and a catchy video!

Video Resource

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

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Duration: 1:25
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase 'O'
  • Lowercase 'o'
  • Letter formation

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase letter 'O'.
  • Students will be able to identify the lowercase letter 'o'.
  • Students will be able to attempt writing uppercase and lowercase 'O' following visual guidance.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking the students if they know any words that start with the letter 'O'. Show them pictures of an octopus and other 'O' words (orange, oval, etc.). Introduce the video.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the 'Write the Letter O' video from 123ABCtv. Encourage students to watch carefully how the letter is formed, both uppercase and lowercase.
  • Guided Practice - Uppercase 'O' (5 mins)
    Using a whiteboard or large paper, demonstrate how to write the uppercase 'O'. Verbalize the steps: 'Start at the top, and make a big circle!'. Have the students practice writing the uppercase 'O' in the air with their fingers, then on paper or a whiteboard.
  • Guided Practice - Lowercase 'o' (5 mins)
    Demonstrate how to write the lowercase 'o'. Verbalize the steps: 'Start in the middle, and make a small circle!'. Have the students practice writing the lowercase 'o' in the air with their fingers, then on paper or a whiteboard.
  • Independent Practice (7 mins)
    Provide each student with a worksheet containing dotted lines to trace uppercase and lowercase 'O's. Encourage them to try writing the letters on their own after tracing.
  • Wrap Up (5 mins)
    Review the letter 'O' and its sound. Ask students to share words they know that start with the letter 'O'. Praise their efforts and encourage them to keep practicing.

Interactive Exercises

  • Sensory Writing Tray
    Fill a tray with sand, salt, or shaving cream. Have the students practice writing uppercase and lowercase 'O' in the tray with their fingers.
  • 'O' Scavenger Hunt
    Have the students look around the classroom for objects that start with the letter 'O' or contain the letter 'O'.

Discussion Questions

  • What shape does the letter 'O' look like?
  • Can you think of any animals that start with the letter 'O'?
  • Is 'O' a big letter or a little letter?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Fine motor skills
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Listening skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which one is the big 'O'?

Correct Answer: O

Question 2:

Which one is the little 'o'?

Correct Answer: o

Question 3:

What animal starts with the letter 'O'?

Correct Answer: Octopus

Question 4:

Is the letter 'O' straight, or round?

Correct Answer: Round

Question 5:

What shape is the letter 'O'?

Correct Answer: Circle

Question 6:

Where do we start writing the big 'O'?

Correct Answer: The top

Question 7:

Where do we start writing the little 'o'?

Correct Answer: The middle

Question 8:

Which of these is NOT a letter 'O' word?

Correct Answer: Apple

Question 9:

What are we learning to write today?

Correct Answer: The letter 'O'

Question 10:

What does 'O' look like?

Correct Answer: A circle

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The big 'O' is also called __________.

Correct Answer: uppercase

Question 2:

The little 'o' is also called __________.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 3:

We can write the letter 'O' in a tray of __________.

Correct Answer: sand

Question 4:

The letter 'O' is like a __________.

Correct Answer: circle

Question 5:

__________ starts with the letter 'O'.

Correct Answer: octopus

Question 6:

We start writing the big 'O' at the __________.

Correct Answer: top

Question 7:

We start writing the little 'o' in the __________.

Correct Answer: middle

Question 8:

'O' is for __________.

Correct Answer: orange

Question 9:

To make a big 'O', we make a big __________.

Correct Answer: circle

Question 10:

We can use our __________ to write the letter 'O' in the air.

Correct Answer: finger

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.

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