Let's Learn the Letter B!

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

A fun and interactive lesson for Pre-K students to learn how to write the uppercase and lowercase letter B.

Video Resource

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

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Duration: 1:54
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase B)
  • Letter formation (writing uppercase and lowercase B)
  • The sound the letter B makes
  • Fine motor skills

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter B.
  • Students will be able to write the uppercase and lowercase letter B with guidance.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter B with a word (Bumblebee).

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know the letter B. Show them a picture of an uppercase and lowercase B. Tell them they will learn how to write the letter B today. Mention the word 'Bumblebee' and relate it to the letter B.
  • Video Time: Writing Uppercase B (3 mins)
    Play the video from 0:00 to 0:45, which focuses on writing the uppercase B. Pause after the video shows how to write the letter a few times. Encourage the students to follow along with their fingers in the air, tracing the letter.
  • Practice Uppercase B (5 mins)
    Have students practice writing the uppercase B on worksheets (downloaded from the link in the video description or using provided handwriting paper). Circulate and provide individual assistance.
  • Video Time: Writing Lowercase B (3 mins)
    Play the video from 0:45 to 1:30, which focuses on writing the lowercase B. Pause after the video shows how to write the letter a few times. Encourage the students to follow along with their fingers in the air, tracing the letter.
  • Practice Lowercase B (5 mins)
    Have students practice writing the lowercase B on worksheets. Circulate and provide individual assistance.
  • Review and Wrap-up (4 mins)
    Review both the uppercase and lowercase B. Ask students to name words that start with the letter B. Praise their effort and participation.

Interactive Exercises

  • B is for...
    Show pictures of objects, some starting with 'B' and some that don't. Have students identify the ones that start with 'B' (e.g., ball, bear, banana).
  • Air Writing
    Have students practice writing the uppercase and lowercase 'B' in the air using their fingers.

Discussion Questions

  • Can you find the letter B in your name?
  • What other words start with the letter B besides 'Bumblebee'?
  • Is the uppercase B bigger or smaller than the lowercase B?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Handwriting
  • Fine motor skills
  • Phonological awareness

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter is a big B?

Correct Answer: B

Question 2:

Which letter is a little B?

Correct Answer: b

Question 3:

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

Correct Answer: Bumblebee

Question 4:

When you write a big B, do you start at the:

Correct Answer: Top

Question 5:

How many curved lines are in the big B?

Correct Answer: Three

Question 6:

When you write the little B, do you start at the:

Correct Answer: Top

Question 7:

Does a little B have a straight line?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 8:

A big B is also called:

Correct Answer: Upper Case

Question 9:

A little B is also called:

Correct Answer: Lower Case

Question 10:

What is a word that starts with B?

Correct Answer: Ball

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

B is for ________.

Correct Answer: Bumblebee

Question 2:

The big B is also called __________ B.

Correct Answer: uppercase

Question 3:

The little B is also called ___________ B.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 4:

We use our ____________ to write the letter B.

Correct Answer: hand

Question 5:

We start writing the big B at the ______.

Correct Answer: top

Question 6:

We start writing the little B at the ______.

Correct Answer: top

Question 7:

B is a ____________.

Correct Answer: letter

Question 8:

The letter B has a __________ line.

Correct Answer: curved

Question 9:

We can _________ the letter B on a piece of paper.

Correct Answer: write

Question 10:

We make a straight line when writing letter ____.

Correct Answer: B

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. PK.1.S.1:Students will work respectfully with peers with prompting.

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