M is for Marvelous! Exploring the Letter M with Bounce Patrol

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:41 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson plan for Pre-K students to learn about the letter M, its sound, and words that start with M using the Bounce Patrol's 'The Letter M Song'.

Video Resource

The Letter M Song - Learn the Alphabet

Bounce Patrol - Kids Songs

Duration: 1:41
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase M)
  • Phonetic awareness (the /m/ sound)
  • Vocabulary development (words that start with M)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter M.
  • Students will be able to produce the /m/ sound.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that begin with the letter M.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters of the alphabet. Introduce the letter 'M' and tell them they are going to learn all about it. Show them a picture of a capital 'M' and a lowercase 'm'.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the Bounce Patrol's 'The Letter M Song' video. Encourage students to sing along and do the actions.
  • Sound Practice (5 mins)
    After the video, focus on the /m/ sound. Have students practice making the sound together. Explain how to make the sound: lips closed, humming noise.
  • Word Exploration (7 mins)
    Discuss the words from the video that start with 'M' (music, magic, moose, milk, monkey, monster). Show pictures of each item. Ask students if they know any other words that start with 'M'. Write these words on the board and say each word aloud, emphasizing the /m/ sound.
  • Activity: 'M' is for Matching (10 mins)
    Provide students with a worksheet with pictures of items, some starting with 'M' and some not. Have them circle or color the pictures that start with the letter 'M'.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'M' Movement
    Lead the students in a simple movement activity. For example, 'M' is for March! Have them march around the room.
  • Milk & Muffin Snack
    If possible, offer a snack of milk and muffins. This reinforces the 'M' sound and provides a sensory experience.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 'M' make?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter 'M'?
  • What was your favorite part of the 'M' song?

Skills Developed

  • Letter Recognition
  • Phonetic Awareness
  • Vocabulary Development
  • Active Listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn about today?

Correct Answer: M

Question 2:

What sound does the letter M make?

Correct Answer: /mmm/

Question 3:

Which picture shows something that starts with M?

Correct Answer: Monkey

Question 4:

Is the letter M a vowel or a consonant?

Correct Answer: Sometimes a Vowel

Question 5:

What animal starts with the letter M?

Correct Answer: Mouse

Question 6:

Is the following a letter M? M

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 7:

Is the following a letter M? W

Correct Answer: No

Question 8:

What food starts with the letter M?

Correct Answer: Milk

Question 9:

Which of these words starts with letter M?

Correct Answer: Moon

Question 10:

The letter M is in the word?

Correct Answer: Mom

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

M is for ______.

Correct Answer: Monkey

Question 2:

The sound of M is ____.

Correct Answer: Mmm

Question 3:

A letter that comes before N is ____.

Correct Answer: M

Question 4:

____ is a drink that starts with M.

Correct Answer: Milk

Question 5:

The letter that comes after L is ____.

Correct Answer: M

Question 6:

A word in the song that starts with M is ____.

Correct Answer: Magic

Question 7:

A word for a scary character starting with M is ____.

Correct Answer: Monster

Question 8:

We can listen to _____ which starts with M.

Correct Answer: Music

Question 9:

An animal that starts with the letter M is ____.

Correct Answer: Moose

Question 10:

Make the sound of the letter ___

Correct Answer: M

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.).

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