B is for Bear: Learning the Letter B with Jack Hartmann!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 4:32 Video
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Lesson Description

Join Jack Hartmann for a fun adventure learning all about the letter B! We'll sing, dance, and discover words that start and end with the /b/ sound. Get ready to learn uppercase and lowercase B!

Video Resource

Learn The Letter B | Let's Learn About The Alphabet | Phonics Song For Kids | Jack Hartmann

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 4:32
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Key Concepts

  • Letter Recognition (Uppercase and Lowercase B)
  • Phonetic Sound of B (/b/)
  • Vocabulary Development (Words starting and ending with B)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter B.
  • Students will be able to produce the /b/ sound.
  • Students will be able to recognize words that begin and end with the /b/ sound.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by gathering the children and introducing the letter B. Show them a flashcard with both the uppercase and lowercase B. Ask if anyone knows what letter it is. Tell them that they are going to learn all about the letter B by watching a fun video by Jack Hartmann.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann video, “Learn The Letter B.” Encourage children to sing along, do the actions, and say the /b/ sound when prompted. Point to the screen when the uppercase and lowercase letters are shown.
  • Letter Tracing (5 mins)
    Provide each child with a worksheet or whiteboard. Guide them in tracing the uppercase and lowercase letter B. Verbally describe how to form each letter (e.g., “Big line down, then two round curves for the uppercase B.”; “Big line down, then one round curve for the lowercase b.”). As they trace, have them say '/b/, /b/, /b/'
  • Word Association (5 mins)
    Review words from the video that start with 'B' (bunny, basket, bicycle, berries). Show pictures of each item. Then, review words from the video that end with 'b' (crab, job, tub, knob). Show pictures of each item. Have the students repeat the words after you, emphasizing the /b/ sound at the beginning or end.
  • B is for...Brainstorm (5 mins)
    Engage the children in a brainstorm session. Ask, “What other words start with the letter B?” Write down their suggestions on a whiteboard or large paper. Encourage creativity and accept all reasonable answers (e.g., ball, bear, boat, book). Similarly, ask for any words they know that end in /b/ and do the same.
  • Wrap Up (5 mins)
    Replay the video. Have the students practice their writing of uppercase and lowercase 'B' while watching. End by singing the inspirational reading rap together.

Interactive Exercises

  • B Basket Activity
    Prepare a basket filled with objects that start with the letter B (e.g., ball, book, block, banana). Have each child pick an object from the basket and say its name, emphasizing the /b/ sound.
  • B Sound Hunt
    Hide pictures of items that start with the letter 'B' around the room. Have the children search for the pictures and bring them back. As they bring back each picture, they say the name of the object and emphasize the /b/ sound.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter B make?
  • Can you think of other things that start with the letter B?
  • Was it fun to learn the letter B?

Skills Developed

  • Letter Recognition
  • Phonological Awareness
  • Vocabulary Building
  • Fine Motor Skills (tracing letters)
  • Active Listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: B

Question 2:

What sound does the letter B make?

Correct Answer: /b/

Question 3:

Is 'ball' start with the letter B?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 4:

What is this letter? B

Correct Answer: Uppercase

Question 5:

What is this letter? b

Correct Answer: Lowercase

Question 6:

Which of these is a 'Berry'?

Correct Answer: Berry

Question 7:

Which of these is a 'Basket'?

Correct Answer: Basket

Question 8:

Which of these is a 'Book'?

Correct Answer: Book

Question 9:

Which of these is a 'Ball'?

Correct Answer: Ball

Question 10:

Is 'Cat' end with the /b/ sound?

Correct Answer: No

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 _______ is a thing that can hold things.

Correct Answer: basket

Question 4:

A small red fruit is called a _______.

Correct Answer: berry

Question 5:

We write an uppercase letter with a big ________

Correct Answer: B

Question 6:

We write a lowercase letter with a small ________

Correct Answer: b

Question 7:

A _________ helps you ride on two wheels!

Correct Answer: bicycle

Question 8:

A ________ is something fun to read.

Correct Answer: book

Question 9:

A _________ is something that can be bounced.

Correct Answer: ball

Question 10:

If you have a job, you have work to _______.

Correct Answer: do

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.).

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