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Welcome to the Alphabet! – Big and small letters introduction – Uppercase letters, also known as big letters – Examples: A, B, C are big letters – Lowercase letters, also known as small letters – Examples: a, b, c are small letters – Using both uppercase and lowercase in writing | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-k students to the concept of uppercase and lowercase letters. Start by explaining that letters come in two sizes: big and small. The big letters, which we call uppercase, are used at the beginning of sentences and for names of people and places. Show them some examples of uppercase letters like A, B, C. Then, explain that the small letters, known as lowercase, are the ones we use most of the time when we write. Provide examples of lowercase letters like a, b, c. Engage the students by asking them to find examples of both types of letters in their favorite books or classroom posters. This will help them recognize and differentiate between uppercase and lowercase letters in a fun and interactive way.

Meet the Uppercase Letters – Uppercase letters: big and tall – Start sentences and names with them – Like ‘A’ in April or ‘B’ in Ben – Sing the uppercase letters song – A fun song to remember them all | This slide introduces Pre-K students to uppercase letters, emphasizing their size and when to use them. Explain that uppercase letters are larger than lowercase and are used at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns, like someone’s name. Engage the students with a song that helps them memorize the uppercase alphabet. Make sure the song is catchy and easy to follow along. During the activity, encourage students to stand up and make the shapes of the letters with their bodies to reinforce learning through movement. Prepare to assist students in identifying uppercase letters in various contexts, such as books, signs, or classroom labels.

Uppercase Letters in Our Names – Every name has a big letter start – Find the big letter in your name – Look at the first character of your name, is it big? – Write your name with a big start – Use crayons to make the first letter stand out – Show your name on the board – Let’s display our names for everyone to see | This slide is designed to help Pre-k students recognize and understand the use of uppercase letters, specifically at the beginning of their names. Start by explaining that all names are special and they start with a big, uppercase letter. Encourage the children to identify the uppercase letter in their own names. Provide them with paper and crayons, and guide them to write their names, emphasizing the uppercase first letter. Finally, create a gallery of their work on the board to celebrate their learning. This activity will not only teach them about uppercase letters but also help them with letter recognition and writing their own names.

Matching Game: Big and Small Letters – Every big letter has a small buddy – Let’s match big and small letters – We’ll play a fun game to learn about letters – Find the big letter for each small one – Look at the small letters and search for their big friends – It’s matching time! | This slide introduces a matching game to help Pre-k students recognize and pair uppercase letters with their lowercase counterparts. The activity is designed to be interactive and enjoyable, reinforcing letter recognition through play. Teachers should prepare a set of flashcards with both uppercase and lowercase letters. During the activity, present a lowercase letter and ask the students to find the matching uppercase letter. This can be done as a group activity or individually. To make it more engaging, consider using a timer to add a sense of challenge or turn it into a friendly competition. The goal is to help students visually differentiate between the two forms of each letter and understand that every letter has both a big (uppercase) and a small (lowercase) version.

Finding Uppercase Letters Adventure – Uppercase letters are big letters – Search for uppercase letters here – Let’s be detectives and find big letters in our classroom – Check books, labels, and posters – Look for big, bold letters on the covers and pages – Uppercase letters start sentences – Remember, big letters are used at the beginning of sentences | This slide is designed to engage Pre-k students in a fun and interactive activity to identify uppercase letters in their immediate environment. Encourage the students to look around the classroom and identify uppercase letters on various items such as books, labels, and posters. Explain that uppercase letters, also known as capital letters, are ‘big’ letters and are different from the ‘small’ lowercase letters. They are used at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns. Teachers should prepare a classroom environment rich in print with easily accessible examples of uppercase letters. During the activity, guide the students to point out uppercase letters and help them understand their usage in writing. This activity will help reinforce letter recognition skills in a practical context.

Class Activity: Uppercase Letter Hunt – Let’s go on a letter hunt! – Circle uppercase letters on worksheet – Look for big, tall letters like A, B, C – Team up with a buddy – Help each other find them – If your friend finds one, you find the next | This activity is designed to help Pre-k students recognize and differentiate between uppercase and lowercase letters. Provide each student with a worksheet filled with both uppercase and lowercase letters. Encourage them to work in pairs to find all the uppercase letters, which will foster teamwork and collaborative learning. As they circle the uppercase letters, they’ll develop their letter recognition skills. Offer guidance and praise as they complete the task. Possible variations of the activity could include using stickers to mark the uppercase letters, finding uppercase letters in a magazine or newspaper cutout, or even going on a classroom scavary hunt to find hidden uppercase letters around the room.

Review and Goodbye: Uppercase Letters – Celebrate finding uppercase letters – Recall: Big letters are uppercase – Uppercase letters start sentences and names – Understand uppercase letters are special – They stand out, like at the start of a book – Say goodbye to uppercase letters | This slide is meant to conclude the lesson on uppercase letters. Praise the students for their efforts in identifying uppercase letters throughout the activities. Reinforce the concept that uppercase letters, also known as capital letters, are the ‘big’ versions of letters used at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns like names. Highlight that these letters are special and have their own unique places in writing. As a closing activity, have the students wave goodbye to the uppercase letters they’ve learned, which can help them remember and look forward to using them again. Encourage the students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters at home.