Island I Adventure: Learning the Letter I!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:16 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun lesson using the 'Letter I Song' to introduce Pre-K students to the letter 'I', its sound, and words that begin with 'I' in an engaging, musical way.

Video Resource

"The Letter I Song" by ABCmouse.com

ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy

Duration: 2:16
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Key Concepts

  • The letter 'I' (uppercase and lowercase)
  • The sound of the letter 'I'
  • Words that begin with the letter 'I'

Learning Objectives

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

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the letter 'I'. Show them a large uppercase 'I' and a lowercase 'i'. Ask if anyone knows the letter. Explain that they're going to learn all about the letter 'I' and some words that start with it!
  • Watch the Video (5 mins)
    Play 'The Letter I Song' video from ABCmouse.com. Encourage students to clap or drum along to the beat, as suggested in the video description. Tell the students to listen for words that start with the letter 'I'.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After watching the video, ask students what words they heard in the song that start with the letter 'I'. List the words on a whiteboard or chart paper.
  • Activity: 'I' Spy (10 mins)
    Play a simple game of 'I' Spy. For example, 'I spy with my little eye something that starts with I...an ice cube!' Have students guess the object. Take turns letting students be the 'spy'.
  • Craft: Igloo Creation (10 mins)
    Provide students with cotton balls or marshmallows and glue. Have them create their own mini igloos on a piece of construction paper, reinforcing the 'igloo' word and the letter 'I'.
  • Review and Wrap-Up (5 mins)
    Review the letter 'I', its sound, and the words learned. Sing the 'Letter I Song' again as a class.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'I' Sound Sort
    Show students pictures of various objects, some starting with the 'I' sound and some that don't. Have them sort the pictures into two groups: 'Starts with I' and 'Doesn't Start with I'.
  • Letter 'I' Tracing
    Provide students with worksheets containing uppercase and lowercase letter 'I' for tracing practice. Help them trace the letters correctly.

Discussion Questions

  • What letter did we learn about today?
  • What sound does the letter 'I' make?
  • Can you name something that starts with the letter 'I'?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary building

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn about today?

Correct Answer: I

Question 2:

Which of these starts with the letter 'I'?

Correct Answer: Ice Cream

Question 3:

What sound does the letter 'I' make, like in 'igloo'?

Correct Answer: /ih/

Question 4:

Where did Ina live in the song?

Correct Answer: In an igloo

Question 5:

What is a pet iguana called in the song?

Correct Answer: Ike

Question 6:

What kind of food does Izzy want to feed the pet iguana?

Correct Answer: Chocolate Icing

Question 7:

Is chocolate icing good for the pet iguana?

Correct Answer: No

Question 8:

Which of these words starts with the letter 'I'?

Correct Answer: Insect

Question 9:

Is the letter 'I' a vowel?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 10:

Is it cold or hot inside an igloo?

Correct Answer: Cold

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

___ is for igloo.

Correct Answer: I

Question 2:

The song said 'I, i, i, i, ___!'

Correct Answer: i-i-i

Question 3:

Ina lived in an igloo in the cold Antarctic ___.

Correct Answer: Seas

Question 4:

The letter ___ is incredible!

Correct Answer: I

Question 5:

The pet iguana's name is ___.

Correct Answer: Ike

Question 6:

___ and Irene lived on an island.

Correct Answer: Izzy

Question 7:

An ___ is a small animal.

Correct Answer: Insect

Question 8:

An ___ hangs from the roof in the winter.

Correct Answer: Icicle

Question 9:

An ___ is a place surrounded by water.

Correct Answer: Island

Question 10:

The pet iguana would not like to eat ___.

Correct Answer: Icing

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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