B is for Bike! Learning the Letter B with ABCmouse!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:32 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun, engaging lesson using the ABCmouse 'The Letter B Song' to introduce and reinforce letter recognition, phonics, and vocabulary related to the letter 'B'.

Video Resource

"The Letter B Song" by ABCmouse.com

ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy

Duration: 2:32
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase B)
  • Phonics (the /b/ sound)
  • Vocabulary building (words that start with B)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter 'B' (both uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to produce the /b/ sound.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that start with the letter 'B'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet the students and introduce the topic: the letter 'B'. Show them a large uppercase 'B' and a lowercase 'b'. Ask them if they know the letter and its sound. Ask them to say words starting with B.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play 'The Letter B Song' by ABCmouse.com. Encourage the students to sing along and clap to the beat.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, ask the students what words they heard in the song that started with the letter 'B'. List them on the board or a large sheet of paper.
  • Activity: 'B' is for...
    Give each student a piece of paper and crayons. Ask them to draw a picture of something that starts with the letter 'B'. Help them label their pictures with the letter 'B'.
  • Book Time (5 mins)
    Read a short picture book featuring words that start with the letter 'B'. Point out the 'B' words as you read.
  • Review and Wrap-up (2 mins)
    Quickly review the letter 'B', its sound, and the 'B' words they learned. Sing the 'The Letter B Song' one more time. Congratulate the students on their hard work!

Interactive Exercises

  • 'B' Sound Game
    Say different words, some starting with 'B' and some not. Ask the students to clap when they hear a word that starts with the /b/ sound (e.g., ball, cat, bear, dog, book).
  • 'B' Writing Practice
    Have students practice writing the letter 'B' (uppercase and lowercase) in sand, on a whiteboard, or on paper.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 'B' make?
  • Can you name something in the classroom that starts with 'B'?
  • What was your favorite 'B' word from the song?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary development
  • Active listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: Letter B

Question 2:

What sound does the letter B make?

Correct Answer: /b/

Question 3:

Which picture starts with the letter B?

Correct Answer: Ball

Question 4:

Is this the letter B? B

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 5:

Is this the letter B? a

Correct Answer: No

Question 6:

What is a word that starts with the letter B?

Correct Answer: Bird

Question 7:

What did Bobby Bugsby have in the song?

Correct Answer: Bike

Question 8:

What color was Billy Brown's balloon?

Correct Answer: Blue

Question 9:

Beth and Betty liked to _____ for breakfast.

Correct Answer: Bake

Question 10:

Is this letter big or small: B?

Correct Answer: Big

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

B is for ____.

Correct Answer: Ball

Question 2:

The letter B makes the /___/ sound.

Correct Answer: b

Question 3:

A _____ flies in the sky.

Correct Answer: Bird

Question 4:

A book has many ____ in it.

Correct Answer: Pages

Question 5:

Bobby Bugsby had a ____.

Correct Answer: Bike

Question 6:

Billy Brown bought a ____ balloon.

Correct Answer: Blue

Question 7:

They became best ____ from the day they met.

Correct Answer: Buddies

Question 8:

Bravo Bebop Bennet! Bend and take a little ____!

Correct Answer: Bow

Question 9:

For breakfast, Beth and Betty would ____.

Correct Answer: Bake

Question 10:

_____ of biscuits and bagels they'd make.

Correct Answer: Baskets

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. 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.

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