Matching Pp-Tt with Pictures, Reading, Songs and Rhymes for Pre-School Level 3

Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: Third Term
Week: 5
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Literacy
Curriculum Theme: Letter Work
Previous Lesson: Recognition of previous letters of the alphabet and their sounds.
Topic: Matching Pp-Tt with Pictures, Reading, Songs and Rhymes
Subject Matter: SPEECH AND WRITING Matching letters Pp – Tt with pictures. Picture reading. Songs and rhymes. Copying letters Pp – Tt. Associating pictures with words. Picture reading. Singing songs. Reciting rhymes.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify uppercase ‘Pp’ and lowercase ‘p’.
• Identify uppercase ‘Tt’ and lowercase ‘t’.
• Say the sounds for letters ‘p’ and ‘t’.
• Match pictures to their corresponding starting letters ‘Pp’ and ‘Tt’.
• Recognise simple words associated with pictures.

Affective Domain

• Listen attentively to the teacher.
• Participate actively in songs and rhymes.
• Show interest in learning new letters and sounds.

Psychomotor Domain

• Trace and copy letters ‘Pp’ and ‘Tt’ correctly.
• Point to specific letters and pictures when asked.
• Perform simple actions during songs and rhymes.

Social Domain

• Ask questions politely when unsure.
• Take turns during matching activities.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3
• Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources

Instructional Materials

• Large alphabet chart (Aa-Zz)
• Flashcards for uppercase ‘Pp’ and ‘Tt’
• Flashcards for lowercase ‘p’ and ‘t’
• Picture cards: pot, pen, pig, pineapple (for ‘P’); tree, table, tiger, tomato (for ‘T’)
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard
• Markers/Chalk
• Pencils
• Writing paper/worksheets with dotted letters Pp-Tt for tracing

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for developing early literacy skills in 4-year-olds. By learning to recognise, sound out, and match letters Pp and Tt with pictures, pupils build foundational phonics knowledge and vocabulary. This hands-on association helps them understand that letters represent sounds and form words, which is essential for future reading and writing success.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can recognise some letters of the alphabet (Aa-Oo) and their corresponding sounds. They can also identify and name some common objects in their environment.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Matching Pp-Tt with Pictures, Reading, Songs and Rhymes

Letter ‘Pp’

• Uppercase: P
• Lowercase: p
• Sound: /p/ (as in “puh”)
• Words and Pictures:
  • P for Pot (show picture of a pot)
  • P for Pen (show picture of a pen)
  • P for Pig (show picture of a pig)

Letter ‘Tt’

• Uppercase: T
• Lowercase: t
• Sound: /t/ (as in “tuh”)
• Words and Pictures:
  • T for Tree (show picture of a tree)
  • T for Table (show picture of a table)
  • T for Tiger (show picture of a tiger)

How to Write Pp and Tt

• Uppercase P: Straight line down, then a curve from the top to the middle.
• Lowercase p: Straight line down, then a curve from the middle to the bottom.
• Uppercase T: Straight line down, then a line across the top.
• Lowercase t: Straight line down with a small curve at the bottom, then a short line across the middle.

Sound and Action Rhyme: “P-P-Pot, T-T-Tree”

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Lyrics:
P, p, p, for pot, pot, pot,
Cooking yummy food a lot.
P, p, p, for pen, pen, pen,
Writing stories now and then.

T, t, t, for tree, tree, tree,
Tall and green for all to see.
T, t, t, for table, table, table,
Eating meals when we are able.

Actions: Point to an imaginary pot, pretend to stir. Pretend to write with a pen. Stretch arms up high like a tree. Pat hands on an imaginary table.

Watch and Learn the Sounds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYv_J04w-xY

(Video for Letter P Sound)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYmB-z-0W1Q

(Video for Letter T Sound)

Key Words

• Letter – a symbol we write or print, like P or T.
• Match – to put two things together that are the same or go together.
• Picture – a drawing or photograph of something.
• Sound – the noise a letter makes, like /p/ or /t/.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and leads them in singing a familiar alphabet song (e.g., “The ABC Song”). The teacher then tells them they will learn about two new special letters today.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher and sing along to the alphabet song. They listen attentively to the teacher’s introduction.

Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and ready to learn new letters.

Step 2: Introducing Letter ‘Pp’

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces uppercase ‘Pp’ and lowercase ‘p’ using flashcards. The teacher says the letter name and sound (/p/) clearly, demonstrating with mouth movements. The teacher then shows picture cards (pot, pen, pig) and says the words, emphasizing the /p/ sound. Pupils repeat after the teacher.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the flashcards, listen to the teacher, and repeat the letter name, sound, and words (pot, pen, pig).

Learning Point: Pupils recognise letter ‘Pp’ and its sound, associating it with pictures.

Step 3: Introducing Letter ‘Tt’

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces uppercase ‘Tt’ and lowercase ‘t’ using flashcards. The teacher says the letter name and sound (/t/) clearly. The teacher then shows picture cards (tree, table, tiger) and says the words, emphasizing the /t/ sound. Pupils repeat after the teacher.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the flashcards, listen to the teacher, and repeat the letter name, sound, and words (tree, table, tiger).

Learning Point: Pupils recognise letter ‘Tt’ and its sound, associating it with pictures.

Step 4: Matching Letters to Pictures

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Activity

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher places the ‘Pp’ and ‘Tt’ flashcards on one side of the board and mixes the picture cards (pot, pen, pig, tree, table, tiger) on the other side. The teacher calls individual pupils to come forward and match a picture card to its correct starting letter.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils take turns coming to the board to match the picture cards to either ‘Pp’ or ‘Tt’.

Learning Point: Pupils practise matching letters to their corresponding pictures.

Step 5: Writing Practice (Tracing Pp and Tt)

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Modelling/Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates how to form uppercase ‘P’, lowercase ‘p’, uppercase ‘T’, and lowercase ‘t’ on the board, explaining the strokes. The teacher then distributes worksheets with dotted letters Pp-Tt for pupils to trace. The teacher walks around, providing guidance and correction.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils trace the letters ‘Pp’ and ‘Tt’ on their worksheets, following the teacher’s instructions.

Learning Point: Pupils develop fine motor skills and learn the correct formation of letters Pp and Tt.

Step 6: Song and Video Reinforcement

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Engagement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads pupils in singing the “P-P-Pot, T-T-Tree” rhyme with actions. The teacher then plays the two short videos for letter P and T sounds, encouraging pupils to listen and repeat the sounds and words.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the rhyme with actions. They watch the videos, listen carefully, and repeat the sounds and words.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of letter sounds and associated words through songs and visual aids.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

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

1. “Show me letter ‘P’.” (Teacher points to a mix of letters on the board)
2. “What sound does ‘T’ make?”
3. “Which picture starts with ‘P’?” (Teacher holds up a picture of a pig and a tree)
4. “Can you trace letter ‘t’ in the air?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate by pointing, saying sounds, and tracing in the air.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summary/Closure

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and good work. The teacher reminds them of the letters Pp and Tt and their sounds. The teacher dismisses the class.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher, say “thank you,” and pack up their materials.

Learning Point: Pupils feel accomplished and remember the letters learned.

Lesson Keywords

• P – the sixteenth letter of the alphabet.
• T – the twentieth letter of the alphabet.
• Pot – a round container used for cooking.
• Pen – an object used for writing.
• Tree – a tall plant with a trunk and branches.
• Table – a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs.
• Match – to put things together that belong.
• Sound – the noise a letter makes.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils struggling with letter recognition, use larger flashcards and provide hand-over-hand guidance during tracing. Offer fewer picture choices during matching activities and provide more one-on-one verbal cues and repetition of sounds.
• Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the concept, encourage them to name other words that start with ‘P’ or ‘T’ from their environment. They can also attempt to draw a simple picture for each letter or identify Pp and Tt in an alphabet chart quickly.