Lesson Plan
Amazing A Adventure Lesson Plan
Students will recognize, pronounce, and write the uppercase and lowercase letter A through multisensory activities, enabling them to identify A in words and practice its formation.
Understanding the letter A lays the foundation for phonemic awareness and early reading skills, boosting confidence as students learn the first letter of the alphabet.
Audience
Kindergarten
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Multisensory instruction combining visual, auditory, and kinesthetic practice.
Materials
Dry-Erase Whiteboards, Dry-Erase Markers, Letter A Flashcards, Letter A Writing Worksheet, Amazing A Song Audio, and Crayons or Colored Pencils
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
- Print Letter A Flashcards and Letter A Writing Worksheet.
- Queue up Amazing A Song Audio on your device.
- Distribute dry-erase whiteboards and markers to each student.
- Review the flashcards and worksheet to familiarize yourself with prompts.
Step 1
Warm-Up Song
5 minutes
- Gather students in a circle.
- Play the Amazing A Song Audio.
- Encourage students to sing along, emphasizing the “A” sound.
- Ask: “What letter did you hear in the song?”
Step 2
Introduce Letter A
5 minutes
- Hold up each card from Letter A Flashcards.
- Say: “This is uppercase A,” “This is lowercase a.”
- Have students repeat the names and sounds together.
- Show examples of A words (e.g., apple, ant).
Step 3
Letter Formation Practice
10 minutes
- Distribute Letter A Writing Worksheet.
- Model tracing uppercase A and lowercase a on the board.
- Students trace the letters, then try writing on their own.
- Walk around to offer feedback and assistance.
Step 4
Interactive Whiteboard Activity
5 minutes
- Ask students to write one uppercase A and one lowercase a on their whiteboards.
- Prompt: “Draw an A then turn your board over when you’re done.”
- On cue, students reveal boards; praise correct formations and gently correct others.
Step 5
Review and Assessment
5 minutes
- Hold up random Letter A Flashcards and ask individuals to name the letter and its sound.
- Have students say one word that starts with A.
- Collect whiteboards to quickly check letter formation.
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Slide Deck
Amazing A Adventure
Today we will:
- Recognize uppercase A
- Recognize lowercase a
- Say the /æ/ sound
- Practice writing A and a
Welcome students to the “Amazing A Adventure.” Explain that today’s goal is to learn about the letter A—what it looks like, how it sounds, and how to write it.
Click play on the audio player. Encourage all children to sing along and emphasize the /æ/ sound each time they hear “A.” After, ask “What letter did you hear in the song?”
Meet Letter A
Uppercase: A
Lowercase: a
Words that start with A:
• Apple
• Ant
Hold up each flashcard from Letter A Flashcards. Show uppercase A, then lowercase a. Say “This is uppercase A: /æ/” and “This is lowercase a: /æ/.” Ask students to repeat.
Letter Formation Practice
• Trace uppercase A and lowercase a.
• Then try writing each on your own.
Distribute the Letter A Writing Worksheet. Model tracing on the board, then invite students to trace and write on their own. Circulate to provide feedback.
Interactive Whiteboard
Write on your board:
- Uppercase A
- Lowercase a
Flip to show when ready!
Ask students to pick up their dry-erase boards. Prompt them: “Write one uppercase A and one lowercase a. Flip your boards over when you’re done!” Praise correct work and guide any students who need help.
Review & Assessment
• Name each flashcard’s letter and sound.
• Tell one word beginning with A.
Hold up random flashcards and call on students to name the letter and its sound. Then ask each to say one word that starts with A. Collect whiteboards to quickly check letter formation.
Reading
Letter A Flashcards
Print this page and cut along the dashed lines to create four flashcards. Use them to practice recognizing uppercase A, lowercase a, and words that start with A.
Flashcard 1 – Uppercase A
A
Flashcard 2 – Lowercase a
a
Flashcard 3 – Apple
🍎 Apple
Flashcard 4 – Ant
🐜 Ant
Worksheet
Letter A Writing Worksheet
1. Trace the uppercase letter A
A A A A A
2. Write the uppercase letter A
3. Trace the lowercase letter a
a a a a a
4. Write the lowercase letter a
Script
Amazing A Adventure Script
1. Warm-Up Song (5 minutes)
Teacher: “Good morning, friends! Today we are starting an Amazing A Adventure. Everyone, please come sit in our circle on the carpet and face me.”
(Play the Amazing A Song Audio. Encourage singing.)
Teacher: “Great singing, everyone! Let’s put our hands in our laps and listen quietly for a moment. What letter did you hear over and over in the song?”
• Pause and call on 2–3 students.
Teacher (if needed): “Yes! You heard the letter A, /æ/, in ‘amazing.’ Fantastic job!”
2. Introduce Letter A (5 minutes)
Teacher (holding up flashcards one at a time):
“Friends, I have some special cards here. This first card shows a big A. This is an uppercase A. Can you all say, ‘uppercase A’?”
Students: “Uppercase A!”
Teacher: “Perfect. And the sound it makes is /æ/, like in apple. Now look at this next card.”
“This is lowercase a. Can you say, ‘lowercase a’?”
Students: “Lowercase a!”
Teacher: “Excellent! Lowercase a also says /æ/. Let’s say it together: /æ/, /æ/, /æ/!”
(Show Apple and Ant cards.)
Teacher: “Here’s a picture of an apple. Apple starts with /æ/. What letter do you think it starts with?”
Students: “A!”
Teacher: “Yes! And this is an ant. Ant starts with /æ/ too. You are all so smart!”
3. Letter Formation Practice (10 minutes)
Teacher: “Now it’s time to practice writing uppercase A and lowercase a. Take out your Letter A Writing Worksheet and a crayon or pencil.”
Teacher (at whiteboard): “Watch me trace this uppercase A. I start at the top, draw a slant down, go back up, then across the middle. Ready?”
(Trace slowly.)
Teacher: “Now I’ll trace the lowercase a. I make a circle, then a line down. Watch closely.”
Teacher: “Okay, friends, your turn! Trace the A’s at the top of your worksheet, then trace the a’s below. Take your time.”
(As students work, circulate and offer feedback.)
• “Great start, Maya! Remember to start your A at the top point.”
• “Awesome circle, Liam! Now draw the line down for your lowercase a.”
Teacher (after 5–6 minutes): “Wonderful work tracing! Now let’s try writing them all by ourselves on the blank lines.”
4. Interactive Whiteboard Activity (5 minutes)
Teacher: “Time for a quick whiteboard check! Everyone pick up your dry-erase board and marker. When I say ‘go,’ write one uppercase A and one lowercase a. Then flip your board over.”
Teacher: “Ready... set... go!”
(Wait 15–20 seconds, then say:)
Teacher: “Show me your boards!”
Teacher (scanning the room):
• “I see many perfect As! Great job.”
• “Let’s all practice the uppercase A stroke: down, up, across. One more time together—down, up, across!”
5. Review & Assessment (5 minutes)
Teacher (holding flashcards randomly): “I’m going to hold up a card. Tell me the letter and the sound.”
(Show 3–4 cards, calling on different students.)
Teacher: “Now, can you tell me one word that starts with /æ/?”
(Collect responses: apple, ant, ax, etc.)
Teacher: “Excellent! You all did an amazing job on our Amazing A Adventure. Before we go, I’ll collect your whiteboards to check your A’s one more time.”
(Collect materials.)
Teacher: “Give yourselves a big pat on the back. You are now letter A experts!”
Warm Up
Amazing A Song Audio
Sing to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”
A is amazing, A is awesome,
A makes /æ/ like when we say “apple”.
Apple, ant, and alligator—
A adventures now and later!
A is amazing, A is awesome,
A makes /æ/ like when we say “apple.”
Sing it slow, then sing it fast—
Letter A is here at last!
A is amazing, A is awesome,
A makes /æ/ like when we say “apple.”