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What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: The Letter B

Grade Level: Preschool / Nursery
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Letter Recognition

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Identify the letter "B" in both uppercase and lowercase.
• Produce the sound of the letter "B".
• Recognize words that start with the letter "B".
• Engage in activities that support letter "B" recognition.

Materials Needed

• Flashcards with the letter "B"
• Pictures of objects that start with the letter "B" (e.g., ball, bat, bird)
• Markers and paper
• Song about the letter "B"
• Craft materials for a letter "B" art project (e.g., blue construction paper, glue, glitter)

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting: Start with a friendly welcome to the class.
2. Discussion: Ask the children if they know what letter they will be learning today. Prompt them with sounds or visual cues.
3. Visual Aid: Show the uppercase and lowercase letter "B" on a flashcard. Explain that "B" is for "ball", "bat", and "bird".

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Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Phonics: Teach the sound of the letter "B". Say, “The letter B says /b/ like in ‘ball’.”

2. Demonstration: Use images flashcards to show words that begin with "B." For each word, say the word and emphasize the /b/ sound.

   • Ball
   • Bat
   • Bird
   • Book
   • Butterfly

3. Encouragement: Ask students to repeat the words after you, emphasizing the initial sound.

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Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Listening Game:

   • Say a word (e.g., "dog," "bat," "car") and ask the students to clap if the word starts with the letter "B."
   • Reinforce the activity by repeating some words and adding new ones, ensuring that students are engaged.

2. Identification Activity:

   • Show a mix of flashcards featuring various letters. Ask students to point to the letter "B" each time you say it.

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Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Art Project:
   • Hand out blue construction paper and craft supplies.
   • Instruct students to create a “B is for Butterfly” craft, drawing and decorating their butterflies.
   • Encourage them to think of other things that start with the letter "B" and incorporate them into their artwork.

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Closing (5 minutes)

1. Review:

   • Recap what was learned about the letter "B".
   • Ask questions such as, “What sound does the letter 'B' make?” and “Can anyone think of another word that starts with 'B'?”

2. Song:

   • Conclude the lesson with a fun song about the letter "B". Encourage students to sing along and dance.

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Assessment

• Observe the students during guided activities to assess their understanding and ability to identify the letter "B".
• Collect the art projects to see their grasp of the letter through creative expression.

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Notes:

• Adapt activities as needed based on the dynamics of the class.
• Include a variety of visual and auditory materials to cater to different learning styles.