Jump into J! Learning the Letter J with Jack Hartmann

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 3:52 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson to introduce Pre-K students to the letter J, its sound, and related vocabulary using the Jack Hartmann 'Learn the Letter J' video.

Video Resource

Learn The Letter J | Let's Learn About The Alphabet | Phonics Song for Kids | Jack Hartmann

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 3:52
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Key Concepts

  • Recognizing the uppercase and lowercase letter J
  • Understanding the /j/ sound
  • Identifying words that begin with the letter J

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter J.
  • Students will be able to produce the /j/ sound.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that start with the letter J.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any letters. Introduce the letter of the day: J. Show them an uppercase and lowercase J. Ask them if they know any words that start with the letter J.
  • Video Time (5 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann 'Learn the Letter J' video. Encourage students to sing along, do the actions, and repeat the /j/ sound.
  • Letter J Tracing (5 mins)
    Provide students with a worksheet featuring uppercase and lowercase J's to trace. Guide them in correctly forming the letters, emphasizing the direction of the strokes.
  • J Word Brainstorm (5 mins)
    As a class, brainstorm words that start with the letter J. Write them on the board or a large piece of paper. (jungle, juggled, jumped, jaguar, jelly, juice, jello, and jiggles).
  • J Sound Action Game (5 mins)
    Call out words, some that start with /j/ and some that don't. When students hear a word that starts with /j/, they jump up and down. If it doesn't, they stay still.
  • Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the uppercase and lowercase J, the /j/ sound, and the J words learned. Sing the 'Learn the Letter J' song one more time.

Interactive Exercises

  • J-Themed Sensory Bin
    Create a sensory bin filled with items that start with the letter J, such as jelly beans, toy jaguars, jacks, and juice boxes (empty and cleaned). Let children explore the bin and name the items.
  • Letter J Collage
    Provide students with magazines and newspapers. Have them cut out pictures of items that start with the letter J and glue them onto a piece of paper in the shape of a large J.

Discussion Questions

  • What does the letter J look like?
  • What sound does the letter J make?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter J?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary building
  • Fine motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter is this: J?

Correct Answer: J

Question 2:

What sound does the letter J make?

Correct Answer: /j/

Question 3:

Which one starts with the letter J?

Correct Answer: Jelly

Question 4:

Which animal did we see in the jungle?

Correct Answer: Jaguar

Question 5:

What do we put on peanut butter?

Correct Answer: Jelly

Question 6:

Which one is a drink that starts with J?

Correct Answer: Juice

Question 7:

What kind of food jiggles?

Correct Answer: Jello

Question 8:

Did the monkey jump in the video?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 9:

Is the letter J a consonant or a vowel?

Correct Answer: Consonant

Question 10:

What were the monkeys doing?

Correct Answer: Juggling

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter J makes the sound ___.

Correct Answer: /j/

Question 2:

We write an uppercase J like ____.

Correct Answer: this

Question 3:

___ is a letter in the alphabet.

Correct Answer: J

Question 4:

A monkey _________ in the jungle.

Correct Answer: juggled

Question 5:

I like peanut butter and ______.

Correct Answer: jelly

Question 6:

Let's drink some ________!.

Correct Answer: juice

Question 7:

_______ jiggles when you move it!

Correct Answer: Jello

Question 8:

The monkey ________ after she juggled.

Correct Answer: jumped

Question 9:

The jaguar lives in the ________.

Correct Answer: jungle

Question 10:

It's fun to learn about the _________!.

Correct Answer: alphabet

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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