P is for Parrot! Learning to Write the Letter P

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:54 Video
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Lesson Description

This lesson helps Pre-K students learn to write both uppercase and lowercase letter P, using the 123ABCtv video as a guide. We'll explore the shape of the letter P and practice writing it through fun activities.

Video Resource

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

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Duration: 1:54
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase P
  • Lowercase p
  • Letter formation

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to correctly write the uppercase letter P.
  • Students will be able to correctly write the lowercase letter p.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter P with a word (Parrot).

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any words that start with the letter 'P'. Show them a picture of a parrot and introduce the lesson topic: learning to write the letter P.
  • Watch the Video (3 mins)
    Play the 123ABCtv video "Write the Letter P - ABC Writing for Kids - Alphabet Handwriting." Encourage students to pay attention to how the letter P is formed in both uppercase and lowercase.
  • Practice Uppercase P (5 mins)
    Guide students to practice writing uppercase 'P'. Start by drawing a large 'P' on the board. Have them trace it in the air with their fingers, then on paper. Emphasize the straight line down and the curved line around.
  • Practice Lowercase p (5 mins)
    Guide students to practice writing lowercase 'p'. Draw a large 'p' on the board. Have them trace it in the air with their fingers, then on paper. Emphasize the straight line down and the curved line around, starting in the middle.
  • Creative P Activity (7 mins)
    Have students draw a picture of something that starts with the letter 'P' (e.g., parrot, pig, pizza). They can then label their picture with the letter 'P'.
  • Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review how to write both uppercase and lowercase 'P'. Ask students to name other words that start with the letter 'P'. Give positive reinforcement for their efforts.

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Have students practice writing 'P' in the air with their fingers, focusing on the correct strokes and direction.
  • Tracing 'P'
    Provide worksheets with dotted lines of uppercase and lowercase 'P' for students to trace.

Discussion Questions

  • What other things start with the letter 'P'?
  • Is uppercase 'P' bigger or smaller than lowercase 'p'?

Skills Developed

  • Fine motor skills
  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn to write today?

Correct Answer: Letter P

Question 2:

Which picture shows a capital P?

Correct Answer: P

Question 3:

Is 'p' a big P or a little P?

Correct Answer: Little P

Question 4:

What is the first step in writing a big P?

Correct Answer: Draw a line down

Question 5:

The video showed a _________ that starts with P.

Correct Answer: Parrot

Question 6:

Which word starts with the letter P?

Correct Answer: Pen

Question 7:

What do we use to write the letter P?

Correct Answer: A pencil

Question 8:

When we write the lowercase p, where do we start the line?

Correct Answer: In the middle

Question 9:

What comes after the letter P?

Correct Answer: Q

Question 10:

What shape is part of the letter P?

Correct Answer: Half Circle

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

We learned to write the letter ___.

Correct Answer: P

Question 2:

Big P is also called _________ P.

Correct Answer: uppercase

Question 3:

The video showed a P as in _________.

Correct Answer: Parrot

Question 4:

Little p is also called _________ p.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 5:

To write P, we make a line _________.

Correct Answer: down

Question 6:

Pizza starts with the letter ___.

Correct Answer: P

Question 7:

The letter P is a ______ letter.

Correct Answer: consonant

Question 8:

To write a P, we make a line and a ______.

Correct Answer: curve

Question 9:

Pen starts with the letter ___.

Correct Answer: P

Question 10:

A parrot is a _________.

Correct Answer: bird

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.1.L.2:Students will follow simple one-step oral directions. PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.2.PA.4:Students will isolate the common initial sound when given a set of alliterative spoken words (e.g., the puppy pounces). PK.8.W:Students will begin to express their ideas using a combination of drawing and emergent writing with prompting.

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