H is for Happy! Learning the Letter H with ABCmouse

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:01 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and interactive lesson using the 'The Letter H Song' by ABCmouse to introduce the letter H, its sound, and related vocabulary to Pre-K students.

Video Resource

"The Letter H Song" by ABCmouse.com

ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy

Duration: 2:01
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Key Concepts

  • The letter H and its sound (/h/)
  • Identifying words that start with the letter H
  • Alliteration (repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter H (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to produce the /h/ sound.
  • Students will be able to identify words that start with the letter H.
  • Students will be able to sing along to 'The Letter H Song'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters. Introduce the letter 'H' (uppercase and lowercase) and write it on the board. Tell them they are going to learn about the letter H today and sing a fun song!
  • Watch the Video (5 mins)
    Play 'The Letter H Song' video by ABCmouse. Encourage students to watch and listen carefully to the words in the song.
  • Sing Along (5 mins)
    Play the video again and encourage students to sing along with the song. Point to the letter H on the board as it's mentioned in the song.
  • H Word Hunt (10 mins)
    After the song, ask students to name words from the song that start with the letter H. Write the words on the board. Discuss what each word means and if they know of anything else that starts with 'H'. (Examples: hat, house, happy, hippo)
  • Letter H Craft (10 mins)
    Provide students with construction paper and crayons. Have them draw a big letter H (uppercase or lowercase) and then draw or paste pictures of things that start with the letter H around it. (Examples: horse, house, heart)
  • Wrap up (5 mins)
    Review letter H and it's sound. Have children say the words you have on the board that start with letter H, as a class.

Interactive Exercises

  • H Sound Game
    Say a word and have students raise their hands if it starts with the /h/ sound. If it doesn't, they keep their hands down. (Examples: hat, cat, house, dog, happy)
  • Letter H Trace
    Provide students with a worksheet with dotted lines forming the letter H (uppercase and lowercase). Have them trace the letter.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter H make?
  • Can you name some things that start with the letter H?
  • Did you enjoy the 'Letter H Song'? What was your favorite part?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness (identifying sounds)
  • Vocabulary building
  • Fine motor skills (drawing and tracing)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: H

Question 2:

What sound does the letter H make?

Correct Answer: /h/

Question 3:

Which of these words starts with the letter H?

Correct Answer: Hat

Question 4:

In the song, what did Harry have?

Correct Answer: A hammer

Question 5:

Hippos like to...

Correct Answer: Hip-hop

Question 6:

What is a house?

Correct Answer: A thing

Question 7:

Which animal likes to eat hay?

Correct Answer: Horse

Question 8:

Which shape can look like an H?

Correct Answer: Rectangle

Question 9:

What is used for singing and starts with letter H?

Correct Answer: Harmonica

Question 10:

We like to give a 'Hip, hip,...' What?

Correct Answer: Hooray

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter ___ comes after the letter G.

Correct Answer: H

Question 2:

A ______ is a home for people.

Correct Answer: house

Question 3:

A _____ is a big animal that likes to swim.

Correct Answer: hippo

Question 4:

If you are ______, you are very happy.

Correct Answer: happy

Question 5:

A ______ is someone who likes to pound it!

Correct Answer: hammer

Question 6:

A _____ hoop is lots of fun to spin around

Correct Answer: hula

Question 7:

A _____bee makes yummy honey

Correct Answer: honey

Question 8:

A _____, is a very big farm animal

Correct Answer: horse

Question 9:

A _____, can fly you to faraway places

Correct Answer: helicopter

Question 10:

In the song they shout 'Hip Hip ________'!

Correct Answer: Hooray

Educational Standards

PK.2.PA.4:Students will isolate the common initial sound when given a set of alliterative spoken words (e.g., the puppy pounces). PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase 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.

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