Let's Learn the Letter A! Writing Fun with 123ABCtv

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

A fun and engaging lesson plan for Pre-K students to learn how to write the letter A (uppercase and lowercase) using the 123ABCtv video. Includes interactive activities and quizzes!

Video Resource

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

123ABCtv

Duration: 1:54
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase A)
  • Letter formation (writing uppercase and lowercase A)
  • Fine motor skill development

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify uppercase and lowercase letter A.
  • Students will be able to trace and write uppercase and lowercase letter A with guidance.
  • Students will improve fine motor skills through writing practice.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the letter A. Ask if anyone knows words that start with A (e.g., apple, alligator). Tell them they will be learning how to write the letter A.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the 123ABCtv video 'Write the Letter A - ABC Writing for Kids - Alphabet Handwriting.' Encourage students to watch carefully and listen to the instructions.
  • Uppercase A Practice (7 mins)
    Guide students in writing the uppercase A. Break down the steps as shown in the video: 'Start at the top, go down, back to the top, go down the other way, then go to the middle and straight across.' Have them practice tracing A's on worksheets (downloaded from the link in the video description, or pre-printed). Provide verbal cues and encouragement.
  • Lowercase a Practice (7 mins)
    Guide students in writing the lowercase a. Break down the steps: 'Start in the middle, go around in a circle, then draw a line down.' Have them practice tracing lowercase a's on worksheets. Provide verbal cues and encouragement.
  • Creative Application (8 mins)
    Have students draw a picture of something that starts with the letter A (e.g., alligator, apple, ant). Encourage them to write the letter A (uppercase or lowercase) next to their drawing. Offer help as needed.

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Have students practice writing uppercase and lowercase A in the air with their fingers. This helps reinforce the motor movements.
  • Sensory Bin A
    Create a sensory bin filled with sand or rice. Hide uppercase and lowercase A letter cutouts in the bin. Have students find the letters and name them.

Discussion Questions

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

Skills Developed

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning to write today?

Correct Answer: A

Question 2:

Which one is a big 'A'?

Correct Answer: A

Question 3:

Which one is a little 'a'?

Correct Answer: a

Question 4:

What animal starts with the letter 'A'?

Correct Answer: Alligator

Question 5:

Is 'Apple' start with letter 'A'?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 6:

To write the big 'A', do we start at the top or the bottom?

Correct Answer: Top

Question 7:

What shape do we make when we write a little 'a'?

Correct Answer: Circle

Question 8:

Can you write the letter A with your ______?

Correct Answer: Finger

Question 9:

After 'A' which letter comes next?

Correct Answer: B

Question 10:

What color is the Alligator in the video?

Correct Answer: Green

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A is for __________.

Correct Answer: Alligator

Question 2:

We write the letter A using a ________ and lines.

Correct Answer: circle

Question 3:

Big A is also called _________ A.

Correct Answer: uppercase

Question 4:

Little a is also called _________ a.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 5:

We use our _________ to write the letter A.

Correct Answer: hand

Question 6:

We start at the ______ to write the big 'A'

Correct Answer: top

Question 7:

A __________ starts with A.

Correct Answer: Apple

Question 8:

We can write 'A' with a pencil or a __________ .

Correct Answer: crayon

Question 9:

First comes A, then comes ______ .

Correct Answer: B

Question 10:

___________ helps us learn to write letters

Correct Answer: Practice

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.8.W:Students will begin to express their ideas using a combination of drawing and emergent writing with prompting. PK.1.L.2:Students will follow simple one-step oral directions.

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