Quacking with Q: Exploring the Letter Q!

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

Let's learn about the letter Q with a fun song! We'll discover words that start with Q, practice our listening skills, and even get a little bit musical.

Video Resource

"The Letter Q Song" by ABCmouse.com

ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy

Duration: 2:24
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Key Concepts

  • The letter Q and its sound 'qu'.
  • Words that begin with the letter Q.
  • The letter Q comes after the letter P.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter Q (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to recognize the 'qu' sound.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that start with the letter Q.
  • Students will be able to identify the letter that comes before Q (P).
  • Students will be able to sing along to the 'Letter Q Song'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking children if they know what letter comes after 'P'. Introduce the letter 'Q'. Show them an uppercase 'Q' and a lowercase 'q'. Discuss how it looks. Ask them if they know any words that start with 'Q'.
  • Watch the Video (3 mins)
    Play the "The Letter Q Song" by ABCmouse.com. Encourage the children to sing along and dance.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, ask the children what they learned about the letter Q. Review the words from the song: quack, quail, quiver, quiz, quake, quilt, questions, quince, quick, queen, quiet, quartet, quintet, and quit. Write some of the words on a whiteboard/poster.
  • Activity: Q is for Quilt Coloring (10 mins)
    Distribute coloring pages with a picture of a quilt. Have the children color the quilt and write the letter 'Q' or 'q' on the page. This helps reinforce the visual representation of the letter and connects it to a tangible object.
  • Activity: Q Sound Hunt (10 mins)
    Hide pictures of items around the room, some starting with 'Q' (e.g., quail, quarter, queen) and some that don't. Have children find the pictures and identify if they start with the 'qu' sound. This reinforces auditory discrimination.
  • Wrap-up (2 mins)
    Recap the letter Q and the words they learned. Sing the 'Letter Q Song' one more time.

Interactive Exercises

  • Q Tracing
    Provide worksheets or use a whiteboard where children can practice tracing uppercase and lowercase 'Q'. This helps with fine motor skills and letter recognition.
  • Q Word Flashcards
    Show flashcards with pictures of 'Q' words. Have the children say the word and point to the letter 'Q' in the word.

Discussion Questions

  • What does the letter Q look like?
  • What sound does the letter Q make when it's next to the letter U?
  • Can you name some things that start with the letter Q?
  • What letter comes before Q in the alphabet?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary building
  • Listening comprehension
  • Fine motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter is this? Q

Correct Answer: Q

Question 2:

The letter Q makes what sound with U?

Correct Answer: Qua

Question 3:

Which of these starts with the letter Q?

Correct Answer: Queen

Question 4:

Which one is a warm cover for your bed?

Correct Answer: Quilt

Question 5:

A set of four singers is called a what?

Correct Answer: Quartet

Question 6:

What letter comes before the letter Q?

Correct Answer: P

Question 7:

What is something you can ask?

Correct Answer: A Question

Question 8:

What lives in a palace?

Correct Answer: A Queen

Question 9:

Which means to be fast?

Correct Answer: Quick

Question 10:

If you want to stop something, you what?

Correct Answer: Quit

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

Q is for ______! You sleep under it on your bed.

Correct Answer: quilt

Question 2:

Q is for ________! The queen lives in a nice palace.

Correct Answer: queen

Question 3:

Q is for ____! It means to go fast!

Correct Answer: quick

Question 4:

When you want to know something, you ask a _______.

Correct Answer: question

Question 5:

The queen says 'Shhh! Be _______.'

Correct Answer: quiet

Question 6:

When something is shaking all around it is a ________.

Correct Answer: quake

Question 7:

Q comes right after the letter ____.

Correct Answer: P

Question 8:

A set of 4 singers is called a ______.

Correct Answer: quartet

Question 9:

When you see the letter Q next to the letter U it sounds like ____.

Correct Answer: qu

Question 10:

When it's time to be done with something you _____.

Correct Answer: quit

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.2.PA.4:Students will isolate the common initial sound when given a set of alliterative spoken words (e.g., the puppy pounces). PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

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