C is for Cookie and Circle! Learning to Write the Letter C!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:31 Video
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Lesson Description

This lesson helps Pre-K students learn to identify and write both uppercase and lowercase letter C. We'll use a fun video and practice activities to make learning easy and enjoyable!

Video Resource

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

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Duration: 1:31
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase letter C
  • Lowercase letter C
  • Letter formation (how to write the letter)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify uppercase and lowercase letter C.
  • Students will be able to correctly form (write) uppercase and lowercase letter C.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any words that start with the letter 'C'. Show them pictures of objects like 'cat', 'car', and 'cookie' to introduce the sound and concept of the letter C. Ask them what shape letter C looks like.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the YouTube video 'Write the Letter C - ABC Writing for Kids - Alphabet Handwriting by 123ABCtv'. Encourage students to watch carefully how the letter C is formed, both uppercase and lowercase.
  • Uppercase C Practice (7 mins)
    Guide students in practicing writing the uppercase letter C. Model the letter on the board, emphasizing the starting point and the curved stroke. Use verbal cues like 'Start at the top, curve around!' Have students trace the letter C in the air, then on paper or whiteboards.
  • Lowercase C Practice (7 mins)
    Repeat the process with the lowercase letter C. Emphasize that it's the same shape as the uppercase C, but smaller. Again, use verbal cues and physical practice (air tracing, paper/whiteboard writing).
  • Letter C Identification Game (5 mins)
    Write a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters on the board, including several Cs. Have students identify and circle all the letter Cs they can find.
  • Wrap-up (3 mins)
    Review the letter C sound and shape. Ask students to name words that start with C. Praise their efforts and encourage them to continue practicing.

Interactive Exercises

  • Tracing Letter C
    Provide worksheets with dotted letter C's (both upper and lowercase) for students to trace. The download link provided in the video description may be used to supply suitable worksheets.
  • Sensory Writing
    Have students practice writing the letter C in sand, shaving cream, or playdough to engage their senses.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter C make?
  • Can you name some things that start with the letter C?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Fine motor skills (writing)
  • Phonological awareness (letter sounds)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which one is the big letter C?

Correct Answer: C

Question 2:

Which one is the small letter C?

Correct Answer: c

Question 3:

What shape is the letter C?

Correct Answer: Half a circle

Question 4:

What animal starts with the letter C?

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 5:

Can you eat a ______ that starts with C?

Correct Answer: Cookie

Question 6:

What color starts with the letter C?

Correct Answer: Cyan

Question 7:

How many curves does a big C have?

Correct Answer: One

Question 8:

The small letter C is like the big letter C, but?

Correct Answer: Smaller

Question 9:

What word starts with C?

Correct Answer: Carrot

Question 10:

What letter comes after B?

Correct Answer: C

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

C is for _______.

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 2:

The letter C looks like half a ________.

Correct Answer: circle

Question 3:

Big C is also called _________ C.

Correct Answer: Uppercase

Question 4:

Little C is also called _________ C.

Correct Answer: Lowercase

Question 5:

A ________ starts with C.

Correct Answer: Car

Question 6:

You can write with a ________.

Correct Answer: crayon

Question 7:

C comes after the letter ________.

Correct Answer: B

Question 8:

We use the letter C for ______.

Correct Answer: words

Question 9:

A _______ is a farm animal.

Correct Answer: cow

Question 10:

C is the ______ letter in the alphabet.

Correct Answer: 3rd

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.

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