Alphabet Beatbox Fun: Learning Letters with Music!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:26 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn the alphabet with a fun beatboxing song! This lesson uses the Alphabet BeatBox video to help Pre-K students recognize letters, sounds, and words.

Video Resource

Alphabet BeatBox

Tait English School

Duration: 2:26
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase)
  • Phonetic awareness (letter sounds)
  • Vocabulary development
  • Auditory learning through music and rhythm

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify at least 5 uppercase letters by name.
  • Students will be able to associate at least 5 letters with their corresponding sounds.
  • Students will be able to sing along and participate in the alphabet beatbox song.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by gathering the children in a circle. Ask them if they know their ABCs. Introduce the 'Alphabet Beatbox' video as a fun way to learn the alphabet.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the 'Alphabet Beatbox' video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znnE06_Ombk) for the students. Encourage them to listen and watch carefully.
  • Sing-Along and Repetition (5 mins)
    Play the video again. This time, encourage the students to sing along with the beatboxer. Focus on clear pronunciation and repetition of letter names and sounds. Pause after each letter to give children time to respond.
  • Letter Flashcard Activity (7 mins)
    Show large flashcards of individual uppercase letters. Ask the students to name the letter and say the word associated with it from the video (e.g., 'A...Apple!'). If they are comfortable, encourage them to make the 'beatbox' sound for the letter.
  • Sound Sorting Game (5 mins)
    Prepare a set of picture cards depicting items that start with different letters of the alphabet used in the song (e.g., apple, bell, cat, dog). Ask children to sort the picture cards under the flashcard of the letter that matches the picture's initial sound. For younger children, start with fewer cards and letters.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Sing the alphabet song one last time. Ask the children what their favorite letter from the song is and why. Praise their participation.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter Tracing
    Provide students with large letter tracing worksheets or use finger painting to create letters on large sheets of paper. Encourage them to say the letter name and sound while tracing.
  • Alphabet Bean Bag Toss
    Place letter flashcards on the floor. Have students toss bean bags onto the cards, naming the letter on the card they hit and saying the word from the video.

Discussion Questions

  • What was your favorite letter and animal from the song?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the same letter?
  • Did you like learning the alphabet with a beatbox song?

Skills Developed

  • Letter Recognition
  • Phonetic Awareness
  • Vocabulary Building
  • Active Listening
  • Fine Motor Skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter does 'Apple' start with?

Correct Answer: A

Question 2:

Which animal goes with the letter 'C' in the song?

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 3:

What sound does 'Bell' start with?

Correct Answer: /b/

Question 4:

In the song, what has gas?

Correct Answer: Gas

Question 5:

What letter comes after 'A'?

Correct Answer: B

Question 6:

Which is the letter 'D'?

Correct Answer: D

Question 7:

The song has what kind of Igloo?

Correct Answer: Icy

Question 8:

Which animal is the letter 'F'?

Correct Answer: Fox

Question 9:

The 'Q' animal is?

Correct Answer: Queen

Question 10:

Is Sun a color?

Correct Answer: Yes

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

'A' is for ______.

Correct Answer: Apple

Question 2:

'B' is for ______.

Correct Answer: Bell

Question 3:

'C' is for ______.

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 4:

'D' is for ______.

Correct Answer: Dog

Question 5:

'E' is for ______.

Correct Answer: Egg

Question 6:

'F' is for ______.

Correct Answer: Fox

Question 7:

'G' is for ______.

Correct Answer: Gas

Question 8:

'I' is for ______.

Correct Answer: Igloo

Question 9:

'J' is for ______.

Correct Answer: Jam

Question 10:

'Q' is for ______.

Correct Answer: Queen

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.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.2.PA.4:Students will isolate the common initial sound when given a set of alliterative spoken words (e.g., the puppy pounces).

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