C is for Cow! Learning the Letter C with Jack Hartmann

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 3:58 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson for Pre-K students learning about the letter C, its sound, and how to write it, using the Jack Hartmann 'Learn the Letter C' video.

Video Resource

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

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 3:58
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Key Concepts

  • Letter Recognition (uppercase and lowercase C)
  • Phoneme Recognition (/c/ sound)
  • Letter Formation (writing C)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter C.
  • Students will be able to produce the /c/ sound.
  • Students will be able to write the uppercase and lowercase letter C.
  • Students will be able to identify words that begin with the /c/ sound.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking the children if they know any letters of the alphabet. Introduce the concept that today they'll be learning about a new letter: C. Show them a picture of a capital C and a lowercase c.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann 'Learn the Letter C' video. Encourage the children to sing along and follow the actions in the video, especially when it shows how to write the letter C in the air.
  • Sound and Word Exploration (10 mins)
    After the video, review the /c/ sound. Ask the children to say the sound together. Then, go through the words from the video (cow, car, camera, camp, Alec, magic, music, attic) and have the children repeat each word, emphasizing the /c/ sound at the beginning or end. Encourage the children to think of other words that start with the letter C, such as cat, cake, or cup.
  • Writing Practice (10 mins)
    Provide each child with a worksheet (or a blank piece of paper) and have them practice writing the uppercase and lowercase letter C. Guide them with verbal instructions, such as 'Start at the top and make a big curve' for the uppercase C, and 'Start in the middle and make a small curve' for the lowercase c. You can also have them trace the letters first.
  • Interactive Game: C Sound Hunt (5 mins)
    Hide objects around the room that begin with the /c/ sound (e.g., a toy car, a picture of a cat, a small cup). Have the children search for the objects and name them, emphasizing the /c/ sound. For each object found, say aloud 'C is for [object]!'

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Have students practice writing the letter C in the air, following the instructions in the video.
  • C Sound Clap
    Say words aloud. If the word starts with the /c/ sound, students clap. If it doesn't, they remain silent.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter C make?
  • Can you think of any words that start with the letter C?
  • How do we write a big C? How do we write a little c?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Fine motor skills (writing)
  • Auditory discrimination

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: C

Question 2:

Which picture starts with the /c/ sound?

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 3:

Is this a big C or a little c: C

Correct Answer: Big C

Question 4:

Is this a big C or a little c: c

Correct Answer: Little c

Question 5:

What sound does the letter C make?

Correct Answer: /c/

Question 6:

Which of these is not in the video?

Correct Answer: Camel

Question 7:

What is the capital letter C?

Correct Answer: C

Question 8:

What is the lowercase letter C?

Correct Answer: c

Question 9:

Is 'cake' a word that starts with C?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 10:

In the video, what animal drove the car?

Correct Answer: Cow

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

C is for ____.

Correct Answer: Cow

Question 2:

The letter C makes the /___/ sound.

Correct Answer: c

Question 3:

We write the letter C with a ____.

Correct Answer: curve

Question 4:

A ______ can take a picture.

Correct Answer: camera

Question 5:

In the video, a cow drove a ____.

Correct Answer: car

Question 6:

Uppercase C looks like ____.

Correct Answer: C

Question 7:

Lowercase C looks like ____.

Correct Answer: c

Question 8:

We say the _____ sound with our mouths.

Correct Answer: c

Question 9:

The opposite of 'big' is _____.

Correct Answer: little

Question 10:

The video is called Learn the Letter ____.

Correct Answer: C

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.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.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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