Y is for Yummy Yo-yo: Learning the Letter Y!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:20 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and interactive lesson to introduce Pre-K students to the letter 'Y', focusing on recognition, writing, and sounds.

Video Resource

The letter y - Learn to write the alphabet with Letter School

KimZi

Duration: 2:20
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Key Concepts

  • Letter Recognition (Uppercase and Lowercase Y)
  • Letter Sound (The /y/ sound)
  • Writing the Letter Y

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter Y.
  • Students will be able to pronounce the /y/ sound.
  • Students will be able to attempt writing the letter Y.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter Y with the word 'yo-yo'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters. Introduce the letter Y and explain that today they will learn all about it. Show a picture of an uppercase and lowercase 'Y'.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the "The letter y - Learn to write the alphabet with Letter School" video from KimZi. Encourage students to watch carefully and listen for the sound of the letter Y.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, ask students what they learned about the letter Y. Discuss the sound it makes and the word 'yo-yo'.
  • Writing Practice (7 mins)
    Guide students to practice writing the letter Y (both uppercase and lowercase) on paper or a whiteboard. Provide individual assistance as needed. Trace the letter Y in the air with their fingers.
  • Yo-yo Fun (5 mins)
    If possible, show a yo-yo. Demonstrate how it works and allow students to try it. Connect the yo-yo to the letter Y.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter Y Hunt
    Hide uppercase and lowercase 'Y' cutouts around the room. Have students find them. When they find one, they must say the letter and its sound.
  • Yo-yo Matching
    Print pictures of yo-yos and the letter 'Y'. Have students match the 'Y' with the yo-yo.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter Y make?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter Y?
  • What did you see in the video about the letter Y?

Skills Developed

  • Letter Recognition
  • Phonological Awareness
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Active Listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn today?

Correct Answer: Y

Question 2:

What sound does the letter Y make?

Correct Answer: /yuh/

Question 3:

Which one is the uppercase 'Y'?

Correct Answer: Y

Question 4:

Which one is the lowercase 'y'?

Correct Answer: y

Question 5:

What toy starts with the letter Y?

Correct Answer: Yo-yo

Question 6:

Is Y a vowel?

Correct Answer: Sometimes

Question 7:

How does the letter Y look?

Correct Answer: pointy

Question 8:

Did you have fun learning Y?

Correct Answer: yes

Question 9:

What comes after Y?

Correct Answer: Z

Question 10:

What comes before Y?

Correct Answer: X

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter ___ comes after X.

Correct Answer: Y

Question 2:

Yo-yo starts with the letter ___.

Correct Answer: Y

Question 3:

We can write the letter ___.

Correct Answer: Y

Question 4:

The video taught us about ___.

Correct Answer: Y

Question 5:

y is the ______ case.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 6:

Y is the ______ case.

Correct Answer: uppercase

Question 7:

________ starts with Y

Correct Answer: Yo-yo

Question 8:

Y sounds like ________.

Correct Answer: /yuh/

Question 9:

Next to X is _____.

Correct Answer: Y

Question 10:

The letter _____ is fun.

Correct Answer: Y

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.2.PC.6:Students will begin to write some uppercase and lowercase letters including the majority of the letters in their first name with prompting. PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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