Matching Jj-Oo with Pictures, Stories, Songs and Rhymes for Pre-School Level 3

Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: Third Term
Week: 4
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Literacy
Curriculum Theme: Letter Work
Previous Lesson: Recognising and matching letters Aa – Ii with pictures and sounds.
Topic: Matching Jj-Oo with Pictures, Stories, Songs and Rhymes
Subject Matter: Matching letters Jj – Oo with pictures; Storytelling, songs & rhymes; Copying letters Jj – Oo; Associating pictures with words; Telling simple stories, singing songs & rhymes.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify and recognise uppercase and lowercase letters Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo.
• Say the sounds for letters Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo.
• Match pictures of objects starting with Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo to their corresponding letters.
• Recall simple words associated with each letter.

Affective Domain

• Listen attentively to stories, songs, and rhymes.
• Show interest in learning new letters and sounds.
• Participate enthusiastically in letter matching and sound activities.

Psychomotor Domain

• Trace and copy uppercase and lowercase letters Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo.
• Point to specific letters and pictures when asked.

Social Domain

• Ask simple questions about the letters or pictures.
• Share ideas during storytelling and picture association.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3
• Early Childhood Care and Education curriculum resources
• Suitable early-years literacy workbook/textbook

Instructional Materials

• Alphabet chart (Aa-Zz)
• Flashcards of uppercase and lowercase letters Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo
• Picture cards of objects starting with Jj-Oo (e.g., jug, jam, kite, key, lion, leaf, mango, moon, nest, nose, orange, owl)
• Storybook with simple stories or pictures related to the letters
• Crayons and paper/worksheets for tracing and copying
• Radio or sound recorder (optional, for songs/rhymes)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for 4-year-olds as it builds foundational literacy skills. By matching letters Jj-Oo with pictures, sounds, stories, and rhymes, pupils develop phonological awareness, expand their vocabulary, and strengthen letter recognition. This multi-sensory approach makes learning engaging and prepares them for early reading and writing by connecting abstract letters to concrete objects and experiences.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can recognise and say some letters of the alphabet (Aa-Ii). They also enjoy listening to stories, singing songs, and participating in simple classroom activities.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Matching Jj-Oo with Pictures, Stories, Songs and Rhymes

Today, we will learn about six special letters: Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, and Oo!

Letter Jj

• Uppercase: J
• Lowercase: j
• Sound: /j/ as in “jug” or “jam”
• Pictures: A picture of a jug, a jar of jam.

Letter Kk

• Uppercase: K
• Lowercase: k
• Sound: /k/ as in “kite” or “key”
• Pictures: A picture of a kite, a key.

Letter Ll

• Uppercase: L
• Lowercase: l
• Sound: /l/ as in “lion” or “leaf”
• Pictures: A picture of a lion, a green leaf.

Letter Mm

• Uppercase: M
• Lowercase: m
• Sound: /m/ as in “mango” or “moon”
• Pictures: A picture of a ripe mango, a bright moon.

Letter Nn

• Uppercase: N
• Lowercase: n
• Sound: /n/ as in “nest” or “nose”
• Pictures: A picture of a bird’s nest, a human nose.

Letter Oo

• Uppercase: O
• Lowercase: o
• Sound: /o/ as in “orange” or “owl”
• Pictures: A picture of a juicy orange, a wise owl.

Key Words

• Jug – A container for holding liquids.
• Kite – A toy flown in the wind on a string.
• Lion – A large wild cat, often called the “king of the jungle.”
• Mango – A sweet, juicy tropical fruit.
• Nest – A home built by birds for their eggs.
• Orange – A round, sweet citrus fruit.

Letter Sound and Picture Rhyme

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Lyrics:

Jj says /j/, /j/, /j/ for jug,
Kk says /k/, /k/, /k/ for kite.
Ll says /l/, /l/, /l/ for lion,
Mm says /m/, /m/, /m/ so bright.
Nn says /n/, /n/, /n/ for nest,
Oo says /o/, /o/, /o/ for orange.

Actions:

• For /j/, pretend to stir a jug.
• For /k/, pretend to fly a kite.
• For /l/, make a lion’s claw shape.
• For /m/, rub tummy for mango.
• For /n/, point to nose.
• For /o/, make an ‘O’ shape with hands.

Watch and Learn Our Letters Jj-Oo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO8K-31Vw1Q

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

• Play-based Learning
• Demonstration
• Guided Practice
• Songs and Rhymes
• Storytelling
• Picture Talk
• Question and Answer
• Repetition
• Manipulation of Objects (flashcards, pictures)

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: Greet pupils warmly. Review previously learned letters (Aa-Ii) by showing flashcards and asking pupils to say the letter name and sound. Introduce today’s lesson by saying, “Today, we will learn more exciting letters, Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo, and match them with fun pictures, stories, and songs!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, recall and say the names and sounds of letters Aa-Ii, and listen attentively to the introduction.

Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and recall prior knowledge, linking it to the new lesson.

Step 2: Introducing Letter Jj and Kk

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Sounding Out

Teacher’s Activity: Show the flashcard for uppercase ‘J’ and lowercase ‘j’. Say “This is Jj. Jj says /j/.” Show pictures of a jug and jam. Ask pupils to repeat “Jj, /j/, jug, jam.” Demonstrate how to trace Jj in the air and on the board. Repeat for Kk (/k/, kite, key).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify Jj, Kk, repeat the sounds and words, and trace the letters in the air and with their fingers on their desks.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise letters Jj, Kk, their sounds, and associated pictures.

Step 3: Introducing Letter Ll and Mm

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Association/Repetition

Teacher’s Activity: Follow the same procedure as Step 2 for letters Ll (/l/, lion, leaf) and Mm (/m/, mango, moon). Show flashcards, say sounds and words, and demonstrate tracing. Encourage pupils to say the words clearly.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify Ll, Mm, repeat the sounds and words, and practice tracing the letters.

Learning Point: Pupils learn to recognise and associate letters Ll, Mm with their sounds and pictures.

Step 4: Introducing Letter Nn and Oo

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Discovery/Pronunciation

Teacher’s Activity: Continue with letters Nn (/n/, nest, nose) and Oo (/o/, orange, owl). Show flashcards, say sounds and words, and guide pupils in tracing. Ask pupils to point to their own nose for ‘Nn’ and make a round shape for ‘Oo’.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify Nn, Oo, repeat the sounds and words, and engage in actions like pointing to their nose or making a round shape.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise letters Nn, Oo, their sounds, and associated pictures through interactive activities.

Step 5: Storytelling and Rhyme Reinforcement

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Musicality

Teacher’s Activity: Tell a very short, simple story that includes words starting with Jj-Oo. For example, “A friendly **lion** named Leo lived in a **nest**. One day, he saw a big **orange** and a juicy **mango**. He used a **key** to open a **jar** of **jam**.” Sing the “Letter Sound and Picture Rhyme” from the Board Summary with actions, repeating it twice.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the story, identify words starting with the target letters, and sing the rhyme with actions.

Learning Point: Pupils connect letters and sounds to a narrative and reinforce learning through song.

Step 6: Guided Practice and Video

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Application/Visual Learning

Teacher’s Activity: Distribute worksheets with letters Jj-Oo for tracing and pictures for matching. Guide pupils to trace the letters. Play the verified YouTube video “Learn Letter J K L M N O | Phonics Song for Kids | Letter J K L M N O Sound” (URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO8K-31Vw1Q). Encourage pupils to sing along and repeat the sounds and words shown in the video.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils trace letters Jj-Oo on their worksheets, watch the video, and actively participate by singing and repeating sounds/words.

Learning Point: Pupils apply their learning through tracing and reinforce letter-sound association with multimedia.

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 Jj.”
2. “What sound does Kk make?”
3. “Which letter starts the word ‘lion’?” (Show picture of a lion)
4. “Match the picture of an orange to its letter.”
5. “Show me how to trace letter Mm.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate (pointing, saying sounds, matching, tracing).

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarisation/Encouragement

Teacher’s Activity: Summarise the letters learned today (Jj-Oo) and praise pupils for their participation. Encourage them to look for these letters and words at home. Assign a simple homework activity, such as colouring pictures that start with Jj-Oo or practicing tracing the letters.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary, receive praise, and understand their homework.

Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and are motivated for continued practice.

Lesson Keywords

• Jj – The tenth letter of the alphabet.
• Kk – The eleventh letter of the alphabet.
• Ll – The twelfth letter of the alphabet.
• Mm – The thirteenth letter of the alphabet.
• Nn – The fourteenth letter of the alphabet.
• Oo – The fifteenth letter of the alphabet.
• Sound – What a letter says.
• Match – To put things together that belong.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils struggling with letter recognition, use larger flashcards and provide hand-over-hand guidance for tracing. Focus on one or two letters at a time with more repetition. Use fewer picture choices for matching activities.
• Extension: For advanced pupils, ask them to identify other familiar objects or names that start with Jj-Oo. Encourage them to attempt writing the letters independently or draw their own pictures for the letters.