H is for Hummingbird: Let's Write the Letter H!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:51 Video
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Lesson Description

This lesson uses a fun video to teach Pre-K students how to write both uppercase and lowercase letter H. We'll practice together and learn about the sound H makes!

Video Resource

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

123ABCtv

Duration: 1:51
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase H)
  • Letter formation (uppercase and lowercase H)
  • The sound the letter H makes

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter H.
  • Students will be able to follow simple instructions to write the uppercase letter H.
  • Students will be able to follow simple instructions to write the lowercase letter h.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any words that start with the letter H (e.g., hat, house, hand). Introduce the video and tell them they will be learning how to write the letter H, just like 'Hummingbird'.
  • Watch the Video (3 mins)
    Play the video 'Write the Letter H - ABC Writing for Kids - Alphabet Handwriting by 123ABCtv'. Pause after each demonstration of writing the uppercase and lowercase H to allow students to practice.
  • Practice Writing Uppercase H (5 mins)
    Guide students step-by-step on how to write the uppercase H. Use verbal cues: 'Start at the top, straight line down. Go back to the top, another straight line down. Now connect the middle!'. Encourage them to try it several times on paper or a whiteboard.
  • Practice Writing Lowercase h (5 mins)
    Guide students step-by-step on how to write the lowercase h. Use verbal cues: 'Start at the top, straight line down. Now go to the middle and curve down!'. Encourage them to try it several times.
  • Wrap-up and H Sound (2 mins)
    Review the letter H and its sound. Ask students to say the 'h' sound (like in 'Hummingbird'). Reinforce the learning by asking them to name other words that start with 'H'.

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Have students practice writing the uppercase and lowercase H in the air with their fingers. This reinforces muscle memory.
  • Sensory Bin H
    Fill a sensory bin with sand or rice. Have students draw the letter H in the bin using their fingers.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter H make?
  • Can you think of any words that start with the letter H?

Skills Developed

  • Fine motor skills
  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Following directions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: H

Question 2:

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

Correct Answer: Big and little

Question 3:

What animal did the video show us that starts with 'H'?

Correct Answer: Hummingbird

Question 4:

What is the first step to drawing a big 'H'?

Correct Answer: Draw a straight line down

Question 5:

When drawing a big 'H', how many straight lines go down?

Correct Answer: Three

Question 6:

What do we do in the middle of the two straight lines for a big 'H'?

Correct Answer: Connect them with another line

Question 7:

Where do we start to draw a little 'h'?

Correct Answer: The top

Question 8:

What kind of line comes after the first line in the little 'h'?

Correct Answer: Curved

Question 9:

Does 'H' sound like 'Hat' or 'Ant'?

Correct Answer: Hat

Question 10:

What shape is MOSTLY used when drawing the letter 'H'?

Correct Answer: Lines

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

'H' is for ___________ (the animal in the video).

Correct Answer: Hummingbird

Question 2:

We can write 'H' in ______ ways. One big and one little.

Correct Answer: Two

Question 3:

To make the big 'H' we need straight ________.

Correct Answer: Lines

Question 4:

The little 'h' has a line that ________ down to make a bump.

Correct Answer: Curves

Question 5:

If you like this video, click and _________.

Correct Answer: Subscribe

Question 6:

The letter 'H' has a _________ in the alphabet.

Correct Answer: Name

Question 7:

When you draw big H, go back to the ________ to draw another line.

Correct Answer: Top

Question 8:

After drawing the first straight line, do not take your __________ off the paper.

Correct Answer: Pencil

Question 9:

If you mess up when you draw the big 'H', you can always _______.

Correct Answer: Erase

Question 10:

Big 'H' is also known as ____________ H.

Correct Answer: Uppercase

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.8.W:Students will begin to express their ideas using a combination of drawing and emergent writing with prompting.

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