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In this lesson, students are introduced to the letter Y, learning about its uppercase and lowercase forms and its significance in words. Through engaging examples like “yo-yo” and “yogurt,” as well as the inquisitive word “why,” children explore the letter’s playful and practical uses. The lesson concludes with a fun song to reinforce their understanding of the letter Y.
  1. What are the two sizes of the letter Y?
  2. Can you name something that starts with the letter Y?
  3. Why do we ask “why” when we want to learn more?

Meet the Letter Y!

Hello, friend! Today, we are going to learn about a special letter. It’s the letter Y! Let’s have some fun with Y and see what it can do.

Big Y and Small y

The letter Y comes in two sizes. There’s a big Y and a small y. Both are important and help us make words.

Y is for Yo-Yo

Do you know what a yo-yo is? It’s a fun toy that goes up and down on a string. The letter Y loves to play with a yo-yo!

Y is for Yogurt

Y also likes to eat yogurt. Yogurt is a yummy snack that you can eat with a spoon. Have you tried it before?

Why, Why, Why?

Sometimes, we ask “why” when we are curious and want to learn more. The letter Y is in the word “why,” helping us ask questions and discover new things!

Let’s Sing a Song!

Let’s sing a little song about the letter Y:

“Big Y, small y, lovely letter Y. He plays yo-yo and eats yogurt. Why? Why? Why?”

Wasn’t that fun? Now you know all about the letter Y. Keep practicing, and you’ll be a letter expert in no time!

  • Can you think of other words that start with the letter Y? What do you like about those words?
  • Have you ever played with a yo-yo or eaten yogurt? What was it like, and did you enjoy it?
  • What are some questions you have asked using the word “why”? How did asking “why” help you learn something new?
  1. Y Hunt: Go on a “Y Hunt” around your home or classroom. Look for objects that start with the letter Y, like a yellow toy or a yogurt cup. Can you find at least three things? Share what you found with a friend or family member and say why each item starts with Y.

  2. Yo-Yo Craft: Make your own pretend yo-yo using a paper plate and some string. Decorate the paper plate with the letter Y and other fun designs. Once your yo-yo is ready, practice using it and see how many times you can make it go up and down. Can you count each time it moves?

  3. Yummy Yogurt Experiment: Try a yogurt taste test! Get a few different flavors of yogurt and taste each one. Which one is your favorite? Talk about the flavors and textures. Can you think of other foods that start with the letter Y?

Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:

“Big Y, small y, lovely letter Y. He plays yo-yo and eats yogurt. Why? Why? Why? Big Y, small y, lovely letter Y. He plays yo-yo and eats yogurt. Why? Why? [Music] Why ABCMouse?”

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