N is for Noodles: A Letter N Adventure!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:09 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn about the letter N with a fun song, silly words, and noodle nibbling!

Video Resource

"The Letter N Song" by ABCmouse.com

ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy

Duration: 2:09
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Key Concepts

  • The letter N and its sound
  • Words that begin with the letter N
  • Nonsense words
  • Rhyming

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter N (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to produce the /n/ sound.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that start with the letter N.
  • Students will be able to create a simple nonsense word starting with N.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any words that start with a certain sound (e.g. /m/). Introduce the letter N (uppercase and lowercase). Show them a picture of the letter N and have them say the letter name. Talk about the sound it makes /n/.
  • Watch the Video (3 mins)
    Play "The Letter N Song" video. Encourage the children to sing along.
  • Word Hunt (5 mins)
    After the video, ask children to name all the words they heard in the song that start with the letter N. Write these words on a whiteboard or chart paper (Nancy, niece, Naomi, neatly, nibbled, noodles, nephew, Noah, noisily, Nina, Nugget, nuzzle, nose, neigh, Ned, Nathan, nana, Nora, nickel, next, neighborhood, nuts).
  • Nonsense Word Fun (5 mins)
    Explain what a nonsense word is (a word that isn't real but still starts with the /n/ sound). Encourage children to make up their own nonsense words starting with 'N'. Examples: neep, noll, nip.
  • Noodle Art (7 mins)
    Provide each child with a piece of paper and glue. Have them create a picture using dry noodles, emphasizing the letter N if possible (e.g., gluing noodles in the shape of the letter N).
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the letter N, its sound, and the words learned. Sing the "Letter N Song" again.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter N Tracing
    Provide worksheets with dotted lines of uppercase and lowercase N for children to trace.
  • N Object Sorting
    Gather objects that start with N (e.g., nuts, napkin, nail). Have children sort them into a designated area.

Discussion Questions

  • What other things can you think of that start with the letter N?
  • Can you think of a silly sentence using words that start with the letter N?
  • What was your favorite part of the 'N' song?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness (identifying sounds)
  • Vocabulary building
  • Creative thinking
  • Fine motor skills (noodle art, tracing)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: N

Question 2:

What sound does the letter N make?

Correct Answer: /n/

Question 3:

Which of these words starts with the letter N?

Correct Answer: Nose

Question 4:

In the song, what did Nancy's niece eat?

Correct Answer: Noodles

Question 5:

What did Ned and Nathan buy at the store?

Correct Answer: Nuts

Question 6:

What is a word that is not a real word called?

Correct Answer: Nonsense Word

Question 7:

Which of these starts with N?

Correct Answer: Nest

Question 8:

What did Nina's pony need?

Correct Answer: Hay

Question 9:

What did Nora give the children?

Correct Answer: Nickel

Question 10:

Which is the uppercase version of our focus letter today?

Correct Answer: N

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

___ is for nose.

Correct Answer: N

Question 2:

Nina's pony was named ___.

Correct Answer: Nugget

Question 3:

Noodles are a type of ___.

Correct Answer: food

Question 4:

Ned and Nathan got a ___.

Correct Answer: Nickel

Question 5:

The opposite of day is ___.

Correct Answer: Night

Question 6:

I can use a ___ to dry my hands.

Correct Answer: Napkin

Question 7:

The number one is also called ___.

Correct Answer: One

Question 8:

You can dig with a ___.

Correct Answer: Nail

Question 9:

A place where birds live is called a ___.

Correct Answer: Nest

Question 10:

Noodles are long and ___.

Correct Answer: thin

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. 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.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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