Matching and Tracing Letters Pp-Tt with Songs and Rhymes for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Literacy
Curriculum Theme: Letter Work
Previous Lesson: Matching and Tracing Letters Ll-Oo with Songs and Rhymes
Topic: Matching and Tracing Letters Pp-Tt with Songs and Rhymes
Subject Matter: Writing Speech. Weekly focus: Matching and Tracing Letters Pp-Tt with Songs and Rhymes.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify and recognise uppercase letters P, Q, R, S, T.
• Identify and recognise lowercase letters p, q, r, s, t.
• Associate letters Pp, Qq, Rr, Ss, Tt with corresponding pictures and words.
• Pronounce the sounds of letters Pp-Tt correctly.

Affective Domain

• Participate actively in singing songs and reciting rhymes related to the letters.
• Show enjoyment in learning new letters and their sounds.

Psychomotor Domain

• Trace uppercase letters P, Q, R, S, T accurately.
• Trace lowercase letters p, q, r, s, t accurately.
• Sing along with the teacher and recite rhymes with appropriate actions.

Social Domain

• Listen attentively to the teacher and peers during activities.
• Take turns when identifying letters or tracing.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4
• Early Childhood Care and Education curriculum resources
• Relevant early-years literacy workbook

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards for uppercase letters P, Q, R, S, T
• Flashcards for lowercase letters p, q, r, s, t
• Picture cards for words starting with Pp (e.g., Pig), Qq (e.g., Queen), Rr (e.g., Rabbit), Ss (e.g., Sun), Tt (e.g., Tiger)
• Large charts showing letters Pp-Tt with pictures and words
• Tracing books or worksheets with dotted letters Pp-Tt
• Pencils and crayons
• Television or tape recorder (for songs/rhymes if pre-recorded)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for 5-year-olds as it builds foundational literacy skills by helping them recognise and associate letters with sounds and words. Mastering letter recognition and tracing for Pp-Tt prepares them for early reading and writing, connecting abstract symbols to concrete examples in their environment.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can recognise and trace some earlier letters of the alphabet (e.g., A-O). They can hold a pencil correctly and follow simple instructions. They also enjoy singing and reciting rhymes.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Matching and Tracing Letters Pp-Tt with Songs and Rhymes

Introduction to Letters Pp-Tt

• Letter Pp:
  • Uppercase: P
  • Lowercase: p
  • Sound: /p/ as in Pig, Pen, Pot
  • Action: Pretend to puff out air like blowing out a candle.
• Letter Qq:
  • Uppercase: Q
  • Lowercase: q
  • Sound: /kw/ as in Queen, Quilt, Quiet
  • Action: Make a duck sound “quack, quack”.
• Letter Rr:
  • Uppercase: R
  • Lowercase: r
  • Sound: /r/ as in Rabbit, Rat, Run
  • Action: Pretend to be a growling dog, “rrrrr”.
• Letter Ss:
  • Uppercase: S
  • Lowercase: s
  • Sound: /s/ as in Sun, Snake, Sit
  • Action: Make a hissing sound like a snake, “sssss”.
• Letter Tt:
  • Uppercase: T
  • Lowercase: t
  • Sound: /t/ as in Tiger, Table, Top
  • Action: Pretend to tap your fingers on a table, “tap, tap”.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

• Display large flashcards for each letter (P, p, Q, q, R, r, S, s, T, t).
• Show picture cards for words like Pig, Queen, Rabbit, Sun, Tiger.
• Demonstrate how to form each letter (uppercase and lowercase) on a chart or whiteboard, showing the correct starting point and direction.

Letters Pp-Tt Rhyme

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Lyrics:
P, p, pig, pink and round,
Q, q, queen, wears a crown.
R, r, rabbit, hops around,
S, s, sun, shines on the ground.
T, t, tiger, striped and grand,
Letters learned across the land!

Actions:

• P, p, pig: Make a round shape with hands.
• Q, q, queen: Pretend to place a crown on head.
• R, r, rabbit: Hop hands like a bunny.
• S, s, sun: Make a big circle with arms.
• T, t, tiger: Show claws like a tiger.
• Letters learned: Clap hands.

How to use the rhyme: Sing the rhyme slowly, pointing to the letter flashcards and picture cards as they are mentioned. Encourage pupils to do the actions. Repeat several times.

Watch and Practise Letter Sounds

The teacher will show a short video demonstrating the sounds and formation of letters Pp-Tt with example words.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3_s8XJ6810

Key Words

• P, p – The letter ‘P’ and ‘p’.
• Q, q – The letter ‘Q’ and ‘q’.
• R, r – The letter ‘R’ and ‘r’.
• S, s – The letter ‘S’ and ‘s’.
• T, t – The letter ‘T’ and ‘t’.
• Pig – An animal whose name starts with ‘P’.
• Queen – A royal lady whose name starts with ‘Q’.
• Rabbit – An animal whose name starts with ‘R’.
• Sun – The bright star in the sky whose name starts with ‘S’.
• Tiger – A large striped cat whose name starts with ‘T’.

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: Greeting/Recap

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, reviews some previously learned letters (e.g., L, M, N, O) by showing flashcards and asking pupils to identify them. The teacher then introduces the new letters for the day: Pp-Tt.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, identify previous letters, and listen attentively to the introduction of new letters.

Learning Point: Pupils recall previous knowledge and are prepared for new learning.

Step 2: Introduction to Letter Pp

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Letter Recognition/Sound Association/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows the flashcards for uppercase ‘P’ and lowercase ‘p’. The teacher says the letter name and sound (/p/) and shows a picture of a pig. Pupils repeat the sound and word. The teacher demonstrates air tracing of ‘P’ and ‘p’ and then guides pupils to trace on a large chart.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the letters, repeat the sound and word, air trace with the teacher, and trace the letters on the chart.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise and associate letter Pp with its sound and a familiar word.

Step 3: Introduction to Letters Qq and Rr

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Letter Recognition/Sound Association/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher follows the same procedure as Step 2 for letters Qq (Queen) and Rr (Rabbit). The teacher ensures pupils correctly pronounce the /kw/ and /r/ sounds and associate them with the pictures. Pupils are guided through air tracing and tracing on charts.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe, repeat sounds and words, air trace, and trace letters Qq and Rr on charts.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise and associate letters Qq and Rr with their sounds and familiar words.

Step 4: Introduction to Letters Ss and Tt

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Letter Recognition/Sound Association/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher continues with letters Ss (Sun) and Tt (Tiger), showing flashcards, saying sounds (/s/, /t/), and showing pictures. The teacher guides pupils through oral repetition, air tracing, and tracing on charts for both uppercase and lowercase forms.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe, repeat sounds and words, air trace, and trace letters Ss and Tt on charts.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise and associate letters Ss and Tt with their sounds and familiar words.

Step 5: Song/Rhyme and Matching Activity

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Engagement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Letters Pp-Tt Rhyme” with actions. After the song, the teacher displays a mix of letter flashcards (Pp-Tt) and picture cards, asking pupils to match each letter to its correct picture.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the rhyme with actions and participate in matching letters to pictures.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce letter-sound-picture association through song and a matching game.

Step 6: Tracing Practice

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Fine Motor Skills

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes tracing books or worksheets with dotted letters Pp-Tt. The teacher reminds pupils of the correct pencil grip and tracing direction, then supervises as they trace the letters.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils hold their pencils correctly and carefully trace the letters Pp-Tt in their books or worksheets.

Learning Point: Pupils develop fine motor skills and practice correct letter formation.

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. Show me the letter ‘P’.
2. What sound does ‘R’ make?
3. Which picture starts with ‘S’? (Show a picture of a sun and other objects).
4. Trace the letter ‘t’ 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: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Consolidation/Praise

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and effort. The teacher briefly recaps the letters Pp-Tt and their sounds.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond to praise.

Learning Point: Pupils feel encouraged and the lesson is formally concluded.

Lesson Keywords

• P, p – The letter ‘P’ and ‘p’.
• Q, q – The letter ‘Q’ and ‘q’.
• R, r – The letter ‘R’ and ‘r’.
• S, s – The letter ‘S’ and ‘s’.
• T, t – The letter ‘T’ and ‘t’.
• Trace – To draw over a line or pattern.
• Match – To find something that is the same or goes together.

Differentiation

• Support:
  • For pupils struggling with tracing, provide hand-over-hand guidance or use larger tracing templates.
  • Offer more repetition of sounds and words for those who need it.
  • Pair slower learners with quicker ones for peer support during matching activities.
• Extension:
  • Encourage quicker learners to identify other words that start with Pp, Qq, Rr, Ss, Tt.
  • Ask them to try writing the letters independently on a blank space after tracing.
  • Provide additional letter-picture matching cards for extra practice.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, ensure all flashcards, picture cards, charts, and tracing materials are prepared and easily accessible. When introducing each letter, make sure to clearly articulate the sound and demonstrate the correct letter formation (start point and direction) multiple times. Encourage pupils to use their fingers to air trace the letters before using pencils. Observe pupils’ pencil grip and posture during tracing practice and correct them gently if needed. The rhyme should be sung with enthusiasm to keep children engaged. Assess understanding by observing if pupils can correctly point to letters, say their sounds, and match them to pictures, rather than relying solely on verbal answers.