Recognising and Writing Letter V for Pre-School Level 2

Class: Pre-School Level 2
Term: Third Term
Week: 4
Age: 3 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Literacy
Curriculum Theme: Literacy
Previous Lesson: Recognition of other letters of the alphabet and their sounds.
Topic: Recognising and Writing Letter V for Pre-School Level 2
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 Vv to Van, Vehicle, Video. Writing: Tracing, colouring and writing Vv. 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 ‘V’ and lowercase ‘v’.
• Say the /v/ sound correctly.
• Recognise pictures of objects starting with ‘Vv’ (e.g., van, vehicle, video).

Affective Domain

• Participate actively in discussions about news from home.
• Show enthusiasm for learning new letters and sounds.
• Enjoy singing the letter Vv rhyme.

Psychomotor Domain

• Trace uppercase ‘V’ and lowercase ‘v’ on paper.
• Colour pictures of ‘Vv’ words.
• Perform actions for the letter Vv rhyme.

Social Domain

• Share simple news from home or the community.
• Take turns when speaking during group activities.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 2
• Early Childhood Care and Education resources
• A suitable early-years literacy workbook

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards for Vv (uppercase and lowercase)
• Picture cards/charts of a van, vehicle, video, vest, vase
• Worksheets with large outlines of Vv for tracing and colouring
• Crayons, pencils
• Whiteboard/chalkboard and chalk/marker
• Storybook (for general reading, as mentioned in seed)

Rationale for the Lesson

Learning the letter Vv and its sound is crucial for 3-year-olds as it builds foundational literacy skills. Recognising letters and their sounds helps children develop phonological awareness, a key step towards reading. This lesson connects to their daily experiences by using familiar objects like vehicles and videos, making learning concrete and engaging.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can recognise some other letters of the alphabet, can make simple sounds, and are able to hold a crayon or pencil for scribbling and tracing. They also enjoy participating in songs and rhymes.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Recognising and Writing Letter Vv

The Letter Vv

The letter we are learning today is Vv.

• This is big V (Uppercase V).
• This is small v (Lowercase v).

The Sound of Vv

The letter Vv makes the sound /v/.

To make the /v/ sound, gently bite your bottom lip with your top teeth and make a vibrating sound, like a humming bee or a car engine.

Words that Start with Vv

Many words start with the /v/ sound:

• Van
• Vehicle
• Video
• Vest
• Vase

Let’s look at pictures of these words and say them together!

Tracing and Writing Vv

We will learn to trace and write the letter Vv.

• Big V (Uppercase V): Start at the top, slant down to the right, then slant up to the right.
• Small v (Lowercase v): Start a little below the middle, slant down to the right, then slant up to the right.

Both big V and small v look the same, just different sizes!

Sound and Action Rhyme for Vv

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” (or spoken chant)

Lyrics:

Vv, Vv, what do you say?
/v/, /v/, all through the day!
Vv for van, let’s drive away,
/v/, /v/, hip hip hooray!

Actions:

• “Vv, Vv, what do you say?”: Make a ‘V’ shape with two fingers.
• “/v/, /v/, all through the day!”: Gently bite bottom lip and make the /v/ sound.
• “Vv for van, let’s drive away”: Pretend to steer a car.
• “/v/, /v/, hip hip hooray!”: Make the /v/ sound and clap hands.

Watch and Practise the /v/ Sound

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb7sM59v_8Q

Let’s watch a video about the letter Vv and its sound. Listen carefully and try to say the words!

Key Words

• V – The twenty-second letter of the alphabet.
• v – The small form of the letter V.
• Van – A type of vehicle, often used for carrying goods or people.
• Vehicle – Anything used for transporting people or goods, such as a car, bus, or van.
• Video – A recording of moving visual images.

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: Socialisation/Engagement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly, leads a simple “Good Morning” song, and then asks pupils to share one piece of good news or something interesting that happened at home or in their community.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing along, and take turns sharing their news with the class.

Learning Point: Pupils feel welcomed and practise oral communication skills.

Step 2: Presentation of Letter Vv

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Introduction/Recognition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the letter Vv by showing large flashcards of uppercase ‘V’ and lowercase ‘v’. The teacher says, “This is the letter Vv. Big V and small v.” and asks pupils to repeat the name of the letter.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the flashcards, listen to the teacher, and repeat “Vv” several times.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise the visual form of uppercase and lowercase Vv.

Step 3: Sound Recognition of /v/

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Phonics/Pronunciation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates how to make the /v/ sound, explaining the mouth position (gently biting the bottom lip). The teacher says, “/v/, /v/, /v/ as in van.” The teacher then shows picture cards of ‘van’, ‘vehicle’, ‘video’, ‘vest’, and ‘vase’, saying each word clearly and emphasising the initial /v/ sound.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher’s mouth, try to make the /v/ sound, and repeat the example words after the teacher, pointing to the pictures.

Learning Point: Pupils learn to produce the /v/ sound and associate it with familiar objects.

Step 4: Rhyme Reinforcement

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Auditory Learning/Movement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Vv, Vv, what do you say?” rhyme with actions. The teacher sings slowly first, demonstrating each action, then encourages pupils to join in with the sound and movements.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the rhyme, watch the teacher’s actions, and then sing along and perform the actions.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce the /v/ sound and letter Vv through a fun, interactive rhyme.

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 Vv and its sound. After watching, the teacher asks pupils to recall some Vv words they heard or saw in the video and practises saying them again.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video attentively, listen for the /v/ sound and Vv words, and then share words they remember, repeating them with the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their recognition of Vv and its sound through a multimedia resource.

Step 6: Tracing and Colouring Vv

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Fine Motor Skills/Pre-writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes worksheets with large outlines of uppercase ‘V’ and lowercase ‘v’ and pictures of Vv words. The teacher demonstrates air tracing of Vv, then guides pupils to trace the letters on their worksheets using pencils or crayons. Pupils also colour the Vv pictures.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practise air tracing, then carefully trace uppercase ‘V’ and lowercase ‘v’ on their worksheets, and colour the Vv pictures.

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

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. “What letter did we learn today?” (Show Vv flashcard)
2. “What sound does the letter Vv make?”
3. “Can you point to the ‘van’ picture?” (Show Vv word pictures)
4. “Let’s all make the /v/ sound together!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate (e.g., pointing to pictures, making the sound).

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Recap/Closure

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and effort. The teacher reminds them to keep practising the /v/ sound and looking for things that start with Vv. The teacher leads a farewell song.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher, sing the farewell song, and tidy up their materials.

Learning Point: Pupils conclude the lesson feeling encouraged and motivated.

Lesson Keywords

• V – The twenty-second letter of the alphabet.
• v – The small form of the letter V.
• Van – A type of vehicle, often used for carrying goods or people.
• Vehicle – Anything used for transporting people or goods.
• Video – A recording of moving visual images.

Differentiation

• Support: Provide pupils who are struggling with larger tracing templates for Vv, offer hand-over-hand guidance during tracing, and give extra one-on-one repetition of the /v/ sound and Vv words. Use fewer picture choices when asking them to identify Vv words.
• Extension: Encourage advanced pupils to identify other objects in the classroom or from their imagination that start with the /v/ sound. Ask them to draw simple objects that start with Vv.