G is for Great! Learning the Letter G with ABCmouse

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:05 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and interactive lesson plan designed to introduce Pre-K students to the letter 'G' using the engaging 'The Letter G Song' by ABCmouse.com.

Video Resource

"The Letter G Song" by ABCmouse.com

ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy

Duration: 2:05
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Key Concepts

  • Letter Recognition (G)
  • Phonological Awareness (Sound of G)
  • Vocabulary Building (G words)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter 'G' (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to produce the sound associated with the letter 'G'.
  • Students will be able to recognize and name at least three words that start with the letter 'G'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet the students and introduce the letter of the day: 'G'. Show them a large uppercase 'G' and a lowercase 'g'. Ask if anyone knows the letter. Tell them today they are going to learn the letter G with a fun song!
  • Video Time! (5 mins)
    Play 'The Letter G Song' by ABCmouse.com (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCAMvnCx2X8). Encourage students to sing along and point out the letter 'G' whenever they see it.
  • Word Exploration (10 mins)
    After the video, write some 'G' words from the song on a whiteboard or large paper (gummy, gulp, goo, gobble, goo, gorillas, ghosts, gooey, gurgle, goopy, gushy, giggle, goldfish, guppy, gallopin', galoshes). Say each word clearly and have the children repeat after you. Discuss what each word means and try to connect it to their experiences.
  • G is for...
    Ask students to think of words that start with the letter G. Write them on the board. Prompt with questions like "What is something green?" or "What food is good?"
  • Craft Time: G is for Grapes (10 mins)
    Provide each student with a piece of paper with a large 'G' drawn on it. Have them glue small, purple pom-poms or construction paper circles onto the 'G' to create a 'G' is for Grapes craft.
  • Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the letter 'G' and the 'G' words learned during the lesson. Sing the 'Letter G Song' again as a final activity.

Interactive Exercises

  • G Word Hunt
    Hide pictures of objects that start with 'G' (e.g., grapes, goat, gift) around the classroom. Have the children find the pictures and say the word, emphasizing the 'G' sound.
  • Letter G Tracing
    Provide worksheets with dotted lines for uppercase and lowercase 'G'. Have the children trace the letters, practicing their fine motor skills and letter formation.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 'G' make?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the letter 'G'?
  • What was your favorite part of the 'Letter G Song'?

Skills Developed

  • Letter Recognition
  • Phonological Awareness
  • Vocabulary Development
  • Fine Motor Skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn about today?

Correct Answer: G

Question 2:

What sound does the letter G make?

Correct Answer: /g/

Question 3:

Which of these starts with the letter G?

Correct Answer: Grapes

Question 4:

In the song, what animal says 'gobble gobble'?

Correct Answer: Turkey

Question 5:

Are galoshes shoes?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 6:

Which animal makes a 'goo goo' sound in the song?

Correct Answer: Baby

Question 7:

What color were Gary's galoshes?

Correct Answer: Green

Question 8:

Which one of these is NOT a word from the song?

Correct Answer: Apple

Question 9:

What does Goldie the goldfish swim with?

Correct Answer: Guppy

Question 10:

Gooey means...

Correct Answer: Sticky

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

___ is for grapes.

Correct Answer: G

Question 2:

The letter G says ___.

Correct Answer: guh

Question 3:

A ___ is a fish.

Correct Answer: guppy

Question 4:

Turkeys say ___.

Correct Answer: gobble

Question 5:

Ghosts say ____.

Correct Answer: boo

Question 6:

Galoshes keep your feet from getting ___.

Correct Answer: wet

Question 7:

A gorilla might say ooh ooh ___ ___!

Correct Answer: ahh ahh

Question 8:

Gus the ___ swims with Goldie.

Correct Answer: guppy

Question 9:

Gary is ___ in the rain.

Correct Answer: gallopin

Question 10:

___, gurgle, goopy, gushy!

Correct Answer: Gooey

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.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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