Colorful Sight Words with Jack Hartmann!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 5:32 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn color sight words with a fun song! This lesson uses music and repetition to help Pre-K students recognize and read common color words.

Video Resource

Sight Words - Colors | Sight Words Kindergarten | High Frequency Words | Jack Hartmann

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 5:32
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Key Concepts

  • Sight word recognition
  • Color identification
  • Letter recognition

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify at least 5 color sight words.
  • Students will be able to spell at least 3 color sight words.
  • Students will be able to associate color words with their corresponding colors.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the topic of colors. Ask them what their favorite colors are and show some colored objects around the room. Explain that today they will learn to read color words using a fun song.
  • Video Time (5 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann 'Sight Words - Colors' video. Encourage students to sing along and point to the colors as they are mentioned.
  • Word Practice (10 mins)
    After the video, write the color words (red, blue, green, yellow, brown, black, white, orange, grey, pink, gold, purple) on the board or large paper. Point to each word and have the students say it together. Then, spell each word aloud, having the students repeat after you. Repeat this process several times.
  • Color Matching Game (10 mins)
    Prepare color cards with the color word printed on them. Also, have colored objects or pictures of colored objects. Have students match the color card to the correct colored object or picture.
  • Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the color words learned. Ask students to name their favorite color word and spell it. Sing the 'Sight Words - Colors' song one more time.

Interactive Exercises

  • Coloring Activity
    Provide students with a coloring page that features different objects. Instruct them to color each object the color word written next to it. For example, next to a picture of a sun it would say, "yellow".
  • Color Word Scavenger Hunt
    Hide colored objects around the room. Give students a list of color words and have them find the corresponding object. For example, the list might say 'red' and the student would have to find a red block.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite color and why?
  • Can you find something in the classroom that is [color]?
  • What letters do you see in the word [color]?

Skills Developed

  • Sight word recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Color identification
  • Listening comprehension

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What color is the sun?

Correct Answer: Yellow

Question 2:

What color is the sky?

Correct Answer: Blue

Question 3:

What color is grass?

Correct Answer: Green

Question 4:

What color is a fire truck?

Correct Answer: Red

Question 5:

What color is a chocolate bar?

Correct Answer: Brown

Question 6:

What color is snow?

Correct Answer: White

Question 7:

What color is a pumpkin?

Correct Answer: Orange

Question 8:

What color is a shadow?

Correct Answer: Black

Question 9:

What color is a princess crown?

Correct Answer: Gold

Question 10:

What color are grapes?

Correct Answer: Purple

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

R-e-d spells _______.

Correct Answer: red

Question 2:

B-l-u-e spells _______.

Correct Answer: blue

Question 3:

G-r-e-e-n spells _______.

Correct Answer: green

Question 4:

Y-e-l-l-o-w spells _______.

Correct Answer: yellow

Question 5:

B-r-o-w-n spells _______.

Correct Answer: brown

Question 6:

B-l-a-c-k spells _______.

Correct Answer: black

Question 7:

W-h-i-t-e spells _______.

Correct Answer: white

Question 8:

O-r-a-n-g-e spells _______.

Correct Answer: orange

Question 9:

P-i-n-k spells _______.

Correct Answer: pink

Question 10:

P-u-r-p-l-e spells _______.

Correct Answer: purple

Educational Standards

PK.2.PC.1:Students will begin to understand that print carries a message by recognizing labels, signs, and other print in the environment. 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.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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