Quail's Quest: Let's Learn to Write the Letter Q!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:53 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson to learn how to write the uppercase and lowercase letter Q, featuring a friendly quail and easy-to-follow instructions.

Video Resource

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

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Duration: 1:53
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase Letter Q
  • Lowercase Letter Q
  • Handwriting
  • Letter Recognition

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to correctly form the uppercase letter Q.
  • Students will be able to correctly form the lowercase letter q.
  • Students will be able to identify the letter Q.
  • Students will improve fine motor skills through handwriting practice.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking children if they know the letter Q. Show them a picture of a quail and explain that Q is for Quail! Introduce the video and explain that they will learn how to write the letter Q.
  • Uppercase Q (7 mins)
    Watch the video segment (0:14-0:56) focusing on the uppercase Q. Pause after each step and have the children mimic the movements in the air with their fingers. Then, have them practice writing the uppercase Q on a whiteboard or paper.
  • Lowercase q (7 mins)
    Watch the video segment (0:56-End) focusing on the lowercase q. Pause after each step and have the children mimic the movements in the air with their fingers. Then, have them practice writing the lowercase q on a whiteboard or paper.
  • Practice and Review (6 mins)
    Have the children practice writing both uppercase and lowercase Q on a worksheet. Circulate and provide assistance as needed. Encourage them to say 'Q' while they write the letter.

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Guide the children to write the uppercase and lowercase Q in the air using their fingers. This reinforces the movements and muscle memory.
  • Sand Tray Writing
    Provide a sand tray or a tray with salt or sugar. Have the children practice writing the uppercase and lowercase Q in the sand/salt/sugar. This provides a tactile learning experience.

Discussion Questions

  • What animal starts with the letter Q?
  • Can you describe how to make the big Q with your finger in the air?
  • Can you describe how to make the little q with your finger in the air?
  • What other words do you know that start with the letter Q?

Skills Developed

  • Letter Recognition
  • Handwriting
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Active Listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning to write today?

Correct Answer: Q

Question 2:

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

Correct Answer: It can be both!

Question 3:

What animal did we talk about that starts with the letter Q?

Correct Answer: Quail

Question 4:

To make the big Q, do we draw a square or a circle?

Correct Answer: Circle

Question 5:

What kind of line do we add to the big Q to make it special?

Correct Answer: Diagonal

Question 6:

Is 'q' the uppercase or lowercase letter?

Correct Answer: Lowercase

Question 7:

Does the little q have a tail or a horn?

Correct Answer: Tail

Question 8:

Where do we start when we write the lowercase q?

Correct Answer: Middle

Question 9:

After Q comes what letter?

Correct Answer: R

Question 10:

What helps you write?

Correct Answer: Hands

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

We are learning to write the letter ____.

Correct Answer: Q

Question 2:

Q is for ____, a type of bird.

Correct Answer: Quail

Question 3:

The big Q is also called the ____ letter.

Correct Answer: Uppercase

Question 4:

To make the big Q, we draw a big ____.

Correct Answer: Circle

Question 5:

The little q is also called the ____ letter.

Correct Answer: Lowercase

Question 6:

The little q has a ____ that curves.

Correct Answer: Tail

Question 7:

We use our ____ to write the letters.

Correct Answer: Hand

Question 8:

First make a circle, then a ____ down for little 'q'.

Correct Answer: Line

Question 9:

Writing helps us learn our ____.

Correct Answer: Letters

Question 10:

Practicing our letters is lots of ____!

Correct Answer: Fun

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.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.1.S.2:Students will engage in collaborative discussions about various topics and texts, including their own writing, with peers and adults in small and large groups with prompting.

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