Are you ready to have some fun? Let’s learn about the alphabet together! There are 26 letters, and today we’re going to talk about one special letter.
Today, we’re learning about the letter V. V is a letter in the alphabet, and it has two forms: uppercase and lowercase.
This is an uppercase V. Can you write it in the air with your finger? It looks like this: V.
This is a lowercase v. Let’s write it in the air too! It looks like this: v.
The letter V makes a special sound. It sounds like this: /v/ – /v/ /v/ /v/ /v/. Can you try saying it with me? /v/ – /v/ /v/ /v/ /v/. Great job!
Let’s listen for the V sound at the beginning of these words:
Now, let’s listen for the V sound at the end of these words:
Learning about the alphabet is so much fun! We can learn each letter, each sound, and how to write them. It feels so good to learn to read and write!
Let’s keep learning about the alphabet! There are 26 letters, and we’re going to learn them all. Are you ready? Let’s go!
V Sound Hunt: Go on a “V Sound Hunt” around your home or classroom. Look for objects that start with the letter V, like a vase or a video game. Can you find at least three items? Draw a picture of each item you find and practice saying the word, emphasizing the /v/ sound.
V Craft Time: Create a “V is for Vehicle” craft. Use construction paper, crayons, and glue to make a picture of a vehicle, like a van or a vacuum. While crafting, talk about other words that start with V and practice writing the uppercase and lowercase V on your artwork.
V Sound Story: Let’s make up a short story using as many V words as we can. Start with a sentence like “Vicky the Van loves to visit the valley.” Add more sentences to the story, and see how many V words you can include. Share your story with a friend or family member and see if they can hear all the V sounds!
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Get ready, get set,
Let’s Learn About the Alphabet!
26 letters, that’s it.
Let’s Learn About the Alphabet.
Let’s learn about the letter V.
V is a letter in the alphabet.
This is an uppercase V; write it in the air like this.
This is a lowercase v; write it in the air like this.
Get ready, get set.
Let’s Learn About the Alphabet.
The letter V is a consonant and it has a sound.
I say the V sound: /v/ – /v/ /v/ /v/ /v/.
Now you say the V sound: /v/ – /v/ /v/ /v/ /v/.
At the beginning of these words, listen for the V sound:
My Grampa puts on his visor,
And his favorite vest.
When he drives his van
To watch me play volleyball.
At the end of these words, listen for the V sound:
A little white dove
Flew in the sky above.
Then he made a dive
And landed on my sleeve.
It’s fun to learn about the alphabet,
And I’m really gonna 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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