Alphabet Adventure with Jack Hartmann!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 4:06 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn the alphabet, letter sounds, and new words with a fun song by Jack Hartmann! Get ready to sing, dance, and learn!

Video Resource

The Alphabet Song | Phonics Song for Kids | Kindergarten Alphabet song | Jack Hartmann

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 4:06
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Key Concepts

  • Letter Recognition (Uppercase and Lowercase)
  • Phonics (Letter Sounds)
  • Vocabulary Development

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify at least 5 uppercase and lowercase letters.
  • Students will be able to associate at least 3 letters with their corresponding sounds.
  • Students will be able to name at least 3 new vocabulary words introduced in the song.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about the alphabet. Show them a large alphabet chart and point out a few letters they recognize. Explain that they will be learning a fun song about the alphabet today.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann Alphabet Song video. Encourage students to sing along and dance!
  • Letter Sound Review (10 mins)
    After the video, review each letter and its sound. Use flashcards with the letters and pictures from the video (apple, ball, cat, etc.). Have students repeat the letter name, sound, and vocabulary word after you.
  • Alphabet Game (10 mins)
    Play a simple alphabet game. For example, call out a letter and have students find the corresponding flashcard or point to the letter on the alphabet chart. Alternatively, play 'I Spy' using objects in the classroom that begin with specific letters from the video.
  • Creative Extension (10 mins)
    Have students draw a picture of their favorite letter from the song and the object associated with it (e.g., draw an apple for the letter A). Encourage them to try writing the letter next to their drawing (with prompting).

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter Matching Game
    Create matching cards with uppercase and lowercase letters. Have students match the uppercase letter to its lowercase counterpart.
  • Sound-Object Sort
    Provide a collection of objects (or pictures of objects). Have students sort the objects based on their beginning sound (e.g., putting all objects that start with /b/ in one pile).

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite letter in the alphabet and why?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the same sound as 'apple'?
  • What was your favorite part of the alphabet song?

Skills Developed

  • Letter Recognition
  • Phonological Awareness
  • Vocabulary Development
  • Active Listening
  • Verbal Communication

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter is for apple?

Correct Answer: A

Question 2:

What sound does the letter 'b' make?

Correct Answer: /b/

Question 3:

Which animal starts with the letter 'c'?

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 4:

Which of these is a big A?

Correct Answer: A

Question 5:

Which of these is a little b?

Correct Answer: b

Question 6:

What fruit starts with the letter A?

Correct Answer: Apple

Question 7:

What do you play with that starts with the letter 'b'?

Correct Answer: Ball

Question 8:

Which animal starts with the letter 'd'?

Correct Answer: Dog

Question 9:

What do chickens lay that starts with the letter 'e'?

Correct Answer: Egg

Question 10:

Which animal lives in the water and starts with the letter 'f'?

Correct Answer: Fish

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A is for ____.

Correct Answer: apple

Question 2:

B is for ____.

Correct Answer: ball

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: fish

Question 7:

G is for ____.

Correct Answer: goat

Question 8:

H is for ____.

Correct Answer: hat

Question 9:

I is for ____.

Correct Answer: igloo

Question 10:

J is for ____.

Correct Answer: jelly

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.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

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