Learn The Letter I | Let’s Learn About The Alphabet | Phonics Song for Kids

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In this lesson, students learn about the alphabet, focusing specifically on the letter I, which is both an uppercase and lowercase letter. They explore the two sounds of the letter I: the short sound /i/ and the long sound /i/, practicing with various words that contain these sounds. The lesson encourages students to continue practicing their letters and sounds while celebrating their progress in reading and writing.
  1. What does the letter I look like? Can you show me?
  2. Can you say the short sound of the letter I? What words start with that sound?
  3. What is the long sound of the letter I? Can you think of any words that have that sound?

Let’s Learn About the Alphabet!

Are you ready to have some fun? Today, we’re going to learn about the alphabet. There are 26 letters in the alphabet, and we’re going to focus on one special letter: the letter I!

The Letter I

The letter I is a part of the alphabet. Here is what it looks like:

Uppercase I

This is an uppercase I. Can you draw it in the air with your finger? Great job!

Lowercase i

This is a lowercase i. Try drawing this one in the air too. You’re doing amazing!

Sounds of the Letter I

The letter I is a vowel, and it can make two different sounds. Let’s learn them together!

Short Sound /i/

The short sound of I is /i/. Let’s say it together: /i/ /i/ /i/ /i/. Now it’s your turn!

Listen for the short sound /i/ at the beginning of these words:

  • Internet
  • Insect
  • Iguana
  • Inchworm

And in the middle of these words:

  • Fish
  • Fins
  • Tip
  • Swim
Long Sound /i/

The long sound of I is /i/. Let’s say it together: /i/ /i/ /i/ /i/. Now you try!

Listen for the long sound /i/ at the beginning of these words:

  • Ireland
  • Iris
  • Ivan
  • Ice

And in the middle of these words:

  • Spider
  • Vine
  • High
  • Shine

Keep Learning and Having Fun!

Learning the alphabet is so much fun! Remember to practice each letter, learn their sounds, and try writing them down. You’re doing a fantastic job, and you should feel proud of yourself for learning to read and write!

Get ready, get set, and let’s keep learning about the alphabet together!

  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter I? Try to say them out loud and listen for the sound they make. Do they have the short or long I sound?
  • What is your favorite word that has the letter I in it? Why do you like that word? Can you use it in a sentence?
  • Have you ever noticed the letter I in your name or a friend’s name? How does it sound? Can you think of any other names with the letter I?
  1. Letter I Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or classroom to find objects that start with the letter I or have the letter I in them. Can you find an item for each sound of the letter I? For example, look for an “ice cube” for the long sound and an “insect” for the short sound. Share your findings with your friends or family!

  2. Sound Sorting Game: Create two boxes or areas labeled “Short I” and “Long I.” Gather a collection of picture cards or objects that have the short or long I sound. Sort them into the correct box or area. For example, place a picture of a “fish” in the “Short I” box and a picture of “ice” in the “Long I” box. This will help you practice identifying the different sounds of the letter I.

  3. Alphabet Art: Use craft materials like paper, markers, and stickers to create a big letter I. Decorate it with pictures or drawings of things that start with the letter I or have the letter I in them. You can also write words that contain the letter I around your artwork. Display your masterpiece to show off your understanding of the letter I!

Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:

Get ready, get set!
Let’s learn about the alphabet.
26 letters, that’s it!
Let’s learn about the letter I.
I is a letter in the alphabet.
This is an uppercase I.
Write it in the air like this.
This is a lowercase i.
Write it in the air like this.

Get ready, get set!
Let’s learn about the alphabet.
The letter I is a vowel and it has two sounds.
I say the short sound /i/ – /i/ /i/ /i/ /i/.
Now you say the short sound /i/ – /i/ /i/ /i/ /i/.

At the beginning of these words, listen for the short sound /i/:
Internet, internet, internet.
I saw an insect, insect, insect.
And an iguana, iguana, iguana.
And a little inchworm, inchworm, inchworm.

In the middle of these words, listen for the short sound /i/:
A shark is a fish, fish, fish.
And it has fins, fins, fins.
Its tail has a tip, tip, tip.
They help it swim, swim, swim.

I say the long sound /i/ – /i/ /i/ /i/ /i/.
Now you say the long sound /i/ – /i/ /i/ /i/ /i/.

At the beginning of these words, listen for the long sound /i/:
In Ireland, Ireland, Ireland.
A girl named Iris, Iris, Iris.
And a boy named Ivan, Ivan, Ivan.
Went skating on the ice, ice, ice.

In the middle of these words, listen for the long sound /i/:
Every day a spider, spider, spider.
Crawled up a vine, vine, vine.
She climbed so high, high, high.
To see the sun shine, shine, shine.

It’s fun to learn about the alphabet,
And I’m really going to try and do my best.
Learn each letter, learn each sound,
Learn how to write each letter down.
I feel so good deep inside.
I’m proud I’m learning to read and write.

Get ready, get set!
Let’s learn about the alphabet.
26 letters, that’s it!
Let’s learn about the alphabet.

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