Kindergarten The Letter E Lesson Plan Example

Topic: Let's learn abc's and the letter "E". 

Objectives & Outcomes

• To understand the sound of letter e and its name
• To be able to identify the letter e in different words
• To be able to write the letter e correctly

Materials

• Blank paper and pen or pencil
• Examples of words with the letter e (can be written or spoken)

Warm-up

• Introduce the topic by asking the children if they know what the letters of the alphabet are.
• Ask them to name the letters they know and to give a example of a word with each letter.
• Identify the letter e and explain that it is called "eh".

Direct Instruction

• Demonstrate how to say the sound of the letter e by tapping your tongue against the top of your mouth.
• Show the children how to hold their pencil or crayon and how to make the letter e on paper.
• Praise the children for doing a good job and encourage them to keep practicing.

Guided Practice

• Have the children practice writing the letter e on their own while you walk around to offer help and guidance.
• Encourage the children to say the sound of the letter e as they write.
• Praise the children for doing a good job and encourage them to keep practicing.

Independent Practice

• Give each child a piece of paper and a pen or marker.
• Ask the children to write their name or a word starting with the letter e.
• Encourage the children to say the sound of the letter e as they write.
• Praise the children for doing a good job and allow them to continue writing for a few more minutes.

Closure

• Ask the children to share their drawings and words with the class.
• Ask the children to point to the letter e on their drawings and say the sound.
• Again, praise the children for doing a good job and ask them to share any questions or comments they may have.

Assessment

• Observe the children during the independent practice activity to see if they are able to accurately draw and write the letter e.
• Listen to the children during the closure to see if they are able to accurately say the letter e sound and point to the letter e on their drawings.