Q is for Queen! Let's Find the Letter Q!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:24 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun lesson to help Pre-K children recognize uppercase and lowercase 'Q' using the Singing Walrus video.

Video Resource

Alphabet Games | Find the Letter Q

The Singing Walrus - English Songs For Kids

Duration: 2:24
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase 'Q' recognition
  • Lowercase 'q' recognition
  • Visual discrimination

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify uppercase 'Q' in a visual context.
  • Students will be able to identify lowercase 'q' in a visual context.
  • Students will be able to differentiate between 'Q' and other letters.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking children if they know the letter 'Q'. Show them a picture of a capital 'Q' and a lowercase 'q'. Tell them that today they will become letter detectives and find hidden 'Q's.
  • Watch the Video (3 mins)
    Play the Singing Walrus video 'Alphabet Games | Find the Letter Q'. Encourage children to participate actively and shout out when they spot a 'Q'.
  • Uppercase 'Q' Hunt (5 mins)
    After watching the first part of the video (uppercase 'Q'), pause and discuss the objects in the picture. Ask children to point out where they saw the capital 'Q's.
  • Lowercase 'q' Hunt (5 mins)
    After watching the second part of the video (lowercase 'q'), pause and discuss the objects in the picture. Ask children to point out where they saw the lowercase 'q's.
  • Activity Worksheet (10 mins)
    Distribute the free worksheet from The Singing Walrus website (http://thesingingwalrus.com/free-stuff/alphabet-writing-practice-sheets/). Have the students find, circle, and color the letter Q.
  • Conclusion (2 mins)
    Review the shapes of uppercase and lowercase 'Q'. Ask children to name words that start with 'Q' (e.g., queen, quiet).

Interactive Exercises

  • 'Q' Scavenger Hunt
    Hide uppercase and lowercase 'Q' cutouts around the classroom. Have the children search for them. As they find the letters, they call it out and bring it to you.
  • 'Q' Creation Station
    Provide playdough, pipe cleaners, or other craft supplies. Have children create the letter 'Q' (both uppercase and lowercase) using the materials.

Discussion Questions

  • What does the big 'Q' look like?
  • What does the small 'q' look like?
  • Where did you see the letter 'Q' in the video?
  • Can you think of anything that starts with the letter 'Q'?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Visual discrimination
  • Active listening
  • Fine motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which one is the big 'Q'?

Correct Answer: Q

Question 2:

Which one is the small 'q'?

Correct Answer: q

Question 3:

Is this a big 'Q' or a small 'q': Q ?

Correct Answer: Big 'Q'

Question 4:

Is this a big 'Q' or a small 'q': q ?

Correct Answer: Small 'q'

Question 5:

Which of these words starts with 'Q'?

Correct Answer: Queen

Question 6:

What color is the letter Q most often shown as in the video?

Correct Answer: Blue

Question 7:

What animal hosts the video?

Correct Answer: Walrus

Question 8:

How many seconds are you given to find the letters?

Correct Answer: 20

Question 9:

What does Mr. Crab say you can click on to watch the writing lesson?

Correct Answer: Another video

Question 10:

What shape is the big Q most like?

Correct Answer: Circle

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The big 'Q' is also called the ______ letter.

Correct Answer: capital

Question 2:

The small 'q' is also called the ______ letter.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 3:

'Q' is for ______.

Correct Answer: queen

Question 4:

We are trying to ______ the letter 'Q'.

Correct Answer: find

Question 5:

Mr. Walrus hosts the ______.

Correct Answer: video

Question 6:

There are three letter Q's hidden in each ______.

Correct Answer: picture

Question 7:

I will try to find the letter ______.

Correct Answer: Q

Question 8:

I will look carefully for the letter ______.

Correct Answer: q

Question 9:

Mr. Crab shows the letter ______.

Correct Answer: Q

Question 10:

The color Blue represents the letter ______.

Correct Answer: Q

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.3.R.2:Students will answer basic questions (e.g., who, what, where, and when) about texts, photographs, or illustrations during shared reading or other text experiences with prompting.

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