Singing with 'S': Exploring Words that Start with S!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 4:09 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun lesson using the 'Alphabet Songs - The Letter S' video to introduce Pre-K students to words starting with the letter 'S' through singing, identification, and interactive activities.

Video Resource

Alphabet Songs - The Letter S

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Duration: 4:09
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Key Concepts

  • The letter 'S' and its sound
  • Vocabulary development (words starting with 'S')
  • Object recognition and association

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter 'S'.
  • Students will be able to name at least five words that start with the letter 'S'.
  • Students will be able to associate objects with their corresponding 'S' words.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet the students and introduce the letter 'S'. Ask if anyone knows any words that start with 'S'.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the 'Alphabet Songs - The Letter S' video. Encourage students to sing along and shout out the words when prompted.
  • Word Review (10 mins)
    After the video, review each word presented: swing, snowman, sports car, snail, spaghetti, snake, submarine, soldier, sun. Show flashcards or images of each object. Have the students repeat the word after you. Discuss the object. For example: 'A swing is something we play on at the park!'
  • Interactive Game (10 mins)
    Play a simple game like 'I Spy' using the 'S' words. For example: 'I spy something that's long and slithery and starts with S!'. Guide the students to guess 'Snake'.
  • Creative Activity (10 mins)
    Provide drawing materials (crayons, paper). Have the students draw their favorite 'S' word object. Encourage them to write the letter 'S' or the word next to their drawing with assistance.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'S' Sound Hunt
    Hide pictures of objects (some starting with 'S', some not) around the room. Have the students find the pictures that start with the 'S' sound.
  • Sensory 'S'
    Create a sensory bin filled with items that begin with the letter 'S' - small stones, spoons, socks etc. Let the students explore the bin and identify the items.

Discussion Questions

  • What was your favorite 'S' word from the video?
  • Can you think of other things that start with the letter 'S'?
  • Do you like to eat spaghetti?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Vocabulary building
  • Listening skills
  • Fine motor skills (drawing)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which of these starts with the letter 'S'?

Correct Answer: Sun

Question 2:

What is a toy you can play on that starts with S?

Correct Answer: Swing

Question 3:

Which animal is long and slithery, and starts with S?

Correct Answer: Snake

Question 4:

Which of these do we eat and starts with S?

Correct Answer: Spaghetti

Question 5:

What can you build in the winter time that starts with S?

Correct Answer: Snowman

Question 6:

Is sport car a type of?

Correct Answer: Vehicle

Question 7:

What kind of transport travels under water and starts with S?

Correct Answer: Submarine

Question 8:

Who is wearing a uniform and protects us?

Correct Answer: Soldier

Question 9:

What gives us light and warmth from up above?

Correct Answer: Sun

Question 10:

Which animal is a garden friend and is very slow?

Correct Answer: Snail

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The yellow star in the sky is the ____.

Correct Answer: Sun

Question 2:

We eat ________ with tomato sauce.

Correct Answer: Spaghetti

Question 3:

A _________ can be made of snow.

Correct Answer: Snowman

Question 4:

A __________ is slow and has a shell.

Correct Answer: Snail

Question 5:

You can play on a ________ at the playground.

Correct Answer: Swing

Question 6:

A _________ is a vehicle that goes underwater.

Correct Answer: Submarine

Question 7:

A _________ is a type of car.

Correct Answer: Sports car

Question 8:

A __________ can bite you.

Correct Answer: Snake

Question 9:

A ________ is a person who protects us.

Correct Answer: Soldier

Question 10:

______ is the 19th letter in the Alphabet.

Correct Answer: S

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase 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.). 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. PK.1.S.3:Students will ask and answer questions with prompting.

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