Super 'S' is for Sesame Street!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 6:34 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn all about the letter 'S' with Sesame Street! This lesson uses a fun video to introduce the letter 'S', its sound, and words that start with 'S'.

Video Resource

Sesame Street Letter S

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Duration: 6:34
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Key Concepts

  • The letter 'S'
  • The sound of 'S'
  • Words that start with 'S'

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter 'S' (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to produce the sound of the letter 'S'.
  • Students will be able to identify words that begin with the letter 'S'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters. Introduce the letter 'S' and tell them that they are going to watch a fun Sesame Street video about it.
  • Video Time (3 mins)
    Play the Sesame Street video about the letter 'S' (URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I9652HzGWE). Encourage students to sing along and pay attention to the 'S' words.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, ask students what they learned about the letter 'S'. Review the sound of 'S' and some of the 'S' words from the video.
  • Activity: 'S' is for...
    Have students brainstorm words that start with 'S'. Write them on a whiteboard or large piece of paper, drawing simple pictures next to them. For example, Sun, Snake, Sock
  • Letter 'S' Practice
    Give each student a worksheet (hand-drawn or printed) with uppercase and lowercase 'S' for them to trace or color. This will help them learn how to write the letter.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'S' Sound Search
    Gather objects, some starting with 'S' (sock, spoon, sticker, etc.) and some that don't (ball, car, book, etc.). Have students identify which objects start with the 'S' sound.
  • 'S' Body Shapes
    Have the children stand and try to make the shape of the letter 'S' with their bodies.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 'S' make?
  • Can you think of any words that start with the letter 'S'?
  • What was your favorite part of the Sesame Street video?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary building

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: S

Question 2:

What sound does the letter 'S' make?

Correct Answer: /s/

Question 3:

Which of these starts with the letter 'S'?

Correct Answer: Sun

Question 4:

Is this the uppercase letter 'S': S

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 5:

Is this the lowercase letter 's': s

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 6:

Is the letter 'S' a vowel?

Correct Answer: No

Question 7:

Which animal is sometimes called a snake?

Correct Answer: Snake

Question 8:

Which of these is in the sky?

Correct Answer: Sun

Question 9:

What is something you put on your feet?

Correct Answer: Socks

Question 10:

What is something that can make you slippery?

Correct Answer: Soap

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter 'S' makes the /___/ sound.

Correct Answer: s

Question 2:

___un starts with the letter 'S'.

Correct Answer: S

Question 3:

A ___nake is an animal that starts with the letter 'S'.

Correct Answer: S

Question 4:

You wear ___ocks on your feet.

Correct Answer: S

Question 5:

This letter is an ___.

Correct Answer: S

Question 6:

A ship ___ails on water.

Correct Answer: S

Question 7:

The word '___ee' starts with S.

Correct Answer: sea

Question 8:

Some people eat with a ___poon.

Correct Answer: s

Question 9:

Stars ___hine at night.

Correct Answer: s

Question 10:

Stop starts with an '___'.

Correct Answer: S

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.

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