Letter K, Sound Recognition and Picture Reading for Pre-School Level 2

Class: Pre-School Level 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Age: 3 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Literacy
Curriculum Theme: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Previous Lesson: Recognition of other letters and their sounds.
Topic: LETTER K: SOUND RECOGNITION, PICTURE READING AND WRITING
Subject Matter: Listening and Speaking: Talking about news and happenings at home and in the community. Reading: Picture reading, recognising familiar objects and relating the sound of Kk to Kettle, Kite, King. Writing: Tracing, colouring and writing Kk. Songs, Rhymes and Poems: Singing traditional rhymes, songs and poems and acting out characters.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Identify uppercase ‘K’ and lowercase ‘k’.
• Recognise and say the /k/ sound.
• Name objects (kettle, kite, king) that start with the /k/ sound.

Affective Domain

• Show enthusiasm for learning new letters and sounds.
• Participate actively in class discussions and activities.

Psychomotor Domain

• Trace the letter ‘Kk’ correctly on paper or in the air.
• Colour pictures related to the letter ‘Kk’.
• Act out simple movements or characters from songs and rhymes.

Social Domain

• Share personal news and experiences with peers and the teacher.
• Take turns speaking during group activities.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 2.
• Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources.

Instructional Materials

• Large flashcards of uppercase ‘K’ and lowercase ‘k’.
• Picture cards or real objects: a kettle, a kite, a picture of a king.
• Chart posters showing the letter Kk and associated pictures.
• Crayons, pencils, and tracing sheets for Kk.
• Storybooks or picture books featuring words starting with Kk.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson introduces young children to the letter ‘Kk’ and its sound, which is a fundamental step in early literacy development. By connecting the letter to familiar objects and engaging in hands-on activities like tracing and picture reading, pupils build a strong foundation for reading and writing, enhancing their ability to recognise and understand words in their environment.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can recognise and say some other letters of the alphabet and their sounds. They are also familiar with sharing simple news and participating in songs and rhymes.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Letter K: Sound Recognition, Picture Reading and Writing

Listening and Speaking: Sharing News

We talk about exciting things that happened at home or in our community. Sharing our news helps us listen and speak clearly.

Introducing the Letter Kk

• Uppercase: K
• Lowercase: k

The letter Kk makes the /k/ sound.

Picture Reading: Objects with the /k/ Sound

• Kettle: /k/ /k/ Kettle (A pot for boiling water.)
• Kite: /k/ /k/ Kite (A toy that flies in the air.)
• King: /k/ /k/ King (A male ruler.)

Sound Rhyme: Kk Fun

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Kk, Kk, what do you say?
/k/, /k/, all through the day!
Kettle, Kite, King, so grand,
Kk, Kk, in my hand!
Kk, Kk, let’s all see,
Kk, Kk, for you and me!

Actions: Point to the letter K, make a “kicking” motion with your leg, pretend to pour from a kettle, fly a kite, make a crown on your head.

Watch and Practise

Writing: Tracing and Colouring Kk

We trace the letter Kk carefully with our fingers and pencils. We also colour pictures of things that start with Kk.

• Uppercase K: Start at the top, draw a straight line down. Go to the top again, draw a slanted line down to the middle, then another slanted line down to the bottom.
• Lowercase k: Start at the top, draw a straight line down. Go to the middle, draw a small slanted line down and out, then another small slanted line down and out.

Key Words

• Kk – The letter we are learning.
• Kettle – A pot used to boil water.
• Kite – A toy that flies in the air, usually made of paper or cloth.
• King – A male ruler of a country.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

• Play-based Learning
• Demonstration
• Guided Practice
• Songs and Rhymes
• Picture Talk
• Question and Answer
• Repetition
• Practical Activity

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Oral Communication

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and invites them to share any interesting news or happenings from their homes or community. The teacher listens and responds encouragingly.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher and take turns sharing their news with the class.

Learning Point: Pupils practise listening and speaking skills, building confidence.

Step 2: Introduction of Letter Kk

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Letter Recognition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the letter for the day, “Kk”, by showing large flashcards of uppercase ‘K’ and lowercase ‘k’. The teacher says the name of the letter clearly and asks pupils to repeat it.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the flashcards and repeat the letter name “Kk” after the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise the visual forms of uppercase and lowercase ‘Kk’.

Step 3: Sound Recognition and Picture Association

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Phonics/Association

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the sound of Kk, which is /k/. The teacher then shows picture cards of a kettle, a kite, and a king, saying each word clearly and emphasising the initial /k/ sound. The teacher asks pupils to repeat the sound and the words.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the /k/ sound, repeat it, and then repeat the words “Kettle”, “Kite”, “King” after the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils associate the /k/ sound with the letter Kk and identify objects starting with this sound.

Step 4: Rhyme and Movement

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Auditory Learning/Motor Skills

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Kk Fun” rhyme, demonstrating the actions for each line. The teacher encourages pupils to sing along and perform the actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the “Kk Fun” rhyme with the teacher, performing the accompanying actions.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce the /k/ sound and Kk words through song and movement.

Step 5: Video Reinforcement

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Engagement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces a short educational video about the letter K and its sound. After playing the video, the teacher asks pupils to recall words or sounds they heard.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video attentively and then share words or sounds they remember from it.

Learning Point: Pupils gain further visual and auditory reinforcement of the letter Kk and its sound.

Step 6: Tracing and Colouring Kk

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Fine Motor Skills/Pre-writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates how to trace uppercase ‘K’ and lowercase ‘k’ on the board, explaining the stroke order. The teacher then distributes tracing sheets and crayons/pencils, guiding pupils to trace and colour the letter Kk and associated pictures.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practise tracing Kk in the air, then on their tracing sheets. They also colour pictures of Kk words.

Learning Point: Pupils develop fine motor skills and begin to form the letter Kk.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4–5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

1. “Point to the letter Kk on the flashcard.”
2. “What sound does Kk make?”
3. “Can you name one thing that starts with the /k/ sound?”
4. “Show me how you trace the letter Kk in the air.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and effort. The teacher briefly recaps the letter Kk and its sound, encouraging them to look for Kk words around them. The teacher assigns a simple homework like identifying Kk in a storybook.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the recap, say “goodbye” to the teacher, and prepare for the next activity.

Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and feel motivated to continue learning.

Lesson Keywords

• Kk – The eleventh letter of the English alphabet.
• Sound – The noise that a letter makes, like /k/ for Kk.
• Kettle – A container with a spout, lid, and handle, used for boiling water.
• Kite – A light frame covered with paper or cloth, flown in the wind at the end of a long string.
• King – A male sovereign or monarch; a ruler.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils struggling with letter recognition, provide larger flashcards and more one-on-one repetition of the letter name and sound. Use hand-over-hand guidance for tracing. Offer fewer choices when asking them to identify Kk words.
• Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the concept, encourage them to identify other words that start with the /k/ sound (e.g., key, kick). They can also try to write Kk independently on a whiteboard or drawing book after tracing.