T is for Tiger: Learning to Write the Letter T!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:43 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn how to write the letter T! This lesson uses a fun video to teach Pre-K students how to form both uppercase and lowercase T. We'll practice together and have fun!

Video Resource

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

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Duration: 1:43
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase T formation
  • Lowercase t formation
  • Letter recognition (T)
  • Fine motor skill development

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to correctly form the uppercase letter T.
  • Students will be able to correctly form the lowercase letter t.
  • Students will be able to recognize the letter T (both uppercase and lowercase).

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about the letter T. Show them examples of things that start with the letter T (e.g., toy, tree, tiger). Introduce the video and explain that they will be learning how to write the letter T.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the video 'Write the Letter T - ABC Writing for Kids - Alphabet Handwriting by 123ABCtv'. Encourage students to watch carefully and listen to the instructions.
  • Practice - Uppercase T (5 mins)
    After watching the video, guide students through writing the uppercase letter T. Follow the video's instructions. Model the letter formation on the board and have them practice in the air, then on paper or with writing materials.
  • Practice - Lowercase t (5 mins)
    Guide students through writing the lowercase letter t. Follow the video's instructions. Model the letter formation on the board and have them practice in the air, then on paper or with writing materials.
  • Review and Wrap-up (2 mins)
    Review the steps for writing both uppercase and lowercase T. Ask students to identify the letter T when shown in different contexts. Sing the ABC song together.

Interactive Exercises

  • Tracing T
    Provide students with worksheets that have dotted lines forming the letter T (both uppercase and lowercase). Have them trace the letters.
  • Sensory T
    Fill a tray with sand or salt. Have students use their fingers to draw the letter T in the tray.
  • Letter T Hunt
    Hide uppercase and lowercase T letter cutouts around the classroom. Have students find all of the hidden letter T's.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter T make?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the letter T?
  • What is the difference between a big T and a little t?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Handwriting skills
  • Listening skills
  • Fine motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

This is a big T. Which one is the little t?

Correct Answer: t

Question 2:

Which picture starts with the letter T?

Correct Answer: Tiger

Question 3:

To write a big T, do we draw a line ____?

Correct Answer: Down

Question 4:

After we draw a line down for the big T, we draw another line ____ the top.

Correct Answer: Across

Question 5:

To write the little t, we draw a line down. Where do we draw the other line?

Correct Answer: Middle

Question 6:

Which of these is NOT a letter T?

Correct Answer: 7

Question 7:

What animal from the video starts with the letter T?

Correct Answer: Tiger

Question 8:

What is the first thing we draw to make a big T?

Correct Answer: Line Down

Question 9:

Is the letter T a vowel?

Correct Answer: No

Question 10:

What color is the Tiger?

Correct Answer: Orange

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

T is for __________.

Correct Answer: Tiger

Question 2:

A big T is also called __________ T.

Correct Answer: Uppercase

Question 3:

A little t is also called __________ t.

Correct Answer: Lowercase

Question 4:

To make a big T, first draw a line __________.

Correct Answer: Down

Question 5:

Then draw a line across the __________.

Correct Answer: Top

Question 6:

The little t has a line in the __________.

Correct Answer: Middle

Question 7:

We use a big T for the start of a __________.

Correct Answer: Name

Question 8:

A T is a __________.

Correct Answer: Letter

Question 9:

After T comes the letter __________.

Correct Answer: U

Question 10:

Writing is fun and __________!.

Correct Answer: Easy

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.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. 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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