Today, we are going to have fun with the letter W! Let’s see what it looks like and learn the sound it makes.
This is a lowercase w: w. It looks like two little mountains side by side. Can you see it?
Let’s practice writing the lowercase letter W together. Follow along with me:
Slant down, up, down, up. That’s how you write a lowercase w!
Now, it’s your turn! Try writing a lowercase w on your own:
Slant down, up, down, up. Great job!
The letter W makes a special sound. It says /w/. Can you say it with me? /w/!
Let’s learn a word that starts with the letter W. The word is “wagon.” Can you say “wagon” with me? Wagon!
Remember, the letter W says /w/, just like in “wagon.”
Now, let’s say the letter sound and the word together:
The letter W says /w/, as in “wagon.”
The letter W says /w/, as in “wagon.”
Great job learning about the letter W! Keep practicing, and soon you’ll know all the letters. Let’s continue having fun with letters!
W Sound Hunt: Go on a sound hunt around your home or classroom! Look for objects that start with the /w/ sound. Can you find a window, a watch, or a wall? Try to find at least three things that start with the letter W. Share what you found with a friend or family member and practice saying the /w/ sound together.
W is for Watercolor: Let’s get creative with the letter W! Use watercolors to paint a picture of something that starts with W, like a whale or a watermelon. While painting, say the word out loud and emphasize the /w/ sound. Display your artwork and explain to others why you chose that W word.
W Word Walk: Take a walk outside and observe the world around you. Can you spot anything that starts with the letter W? Maybe you’ll see a worm, a wagon, or even a windy day! As you walk, say the /w/ sound each time you find a new W word. How many can you find?
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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Let’s learn about the letters!
Today, we will focus on the letter W.
First, let’s see what W looks like and learn the sound it makes.
Next, we’ll practice writing the lowercase letter W together.
Now, let’s learn a word that starts with W. You can see and say it with me.
This is a lowercase w:
Slant down, up, down, up.
Now you try writing a lowercase w on your own:
Slant down, up, down, up.
Look and listen!
At the end, let’s say the letter sound and the word together.
The letter W says /w/, as in “wagon.”
The letter W says /w/, as in “wagon.”
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Let’s continue learning about the letters!
