Title: Racing with the Letter Rr

Objective: - To introduce the letter Rr to kindergarten students and emphasize its beginning sound. - To engage students in a fun and interactive race activity to reinforce letter recognition and formation. - To promote differentiation through various activities and body formations.

Materials: - Large cutouts of the letter Rr (one for each student) - Pictures or flashcards of words starting with the letter Rr (rat, rabbit, race, ring, rocket) - A ring or a small toy rocket - Stopwatch or timer - Space for racing (e.g., playground, gymnasium, or a large classroom)

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Gather students in a circle and introduce the letter Rr.
   • Show the large cutouts of the letter Rr and explain that it represents the sound at the beginning of words like rat, rabbit, race, ring, and rocket.
   • Ask students if they can think of any other words that start with the letter Rr.
2. Race Preparation (10 minutes):
   • Divide the students into two teams: Team Rats and Team Rabbits.
   • Explain that they will participate in a race to pass the ring or rocket to their team members.
   • Assign a starting point and a finishing point for each team.
   • Place the ring or rocket at the starting point.
3. Race Activity (15 minutes):
   • Instruct the students to line up behind the starting point.
   • Start the race and encourage the students to pass the ring or rocket to their team members as quickly as possible.
   • Time each team using a stopwatch or timer.
   • The winning team will be the first to pass the ring or rocket to the last student in line.
4. Word Recognition and Sound Emphasis (10 minutes):
   • Show pictures or flashcards of words starting with the letter Rr (rat, rabbit, race, ring, rocket).
   • Ask students to identify the objects and emphasize the beginning sound of each word.
   • Repeat the words together, emphasizing the “rr” sound.
5. Letter Formation Activity (10 minutes):
   • Distribute the large cutouts of the letter Rr to each student.
   • Instruct the students to trace the letter Rr with their fingers or a pencil.
   • Encourage them to say the letter sound as they trace the letter.
   • Provide assistance to students who may need extra support.
6. Differentiation Activity (10 minutes):
   • Divide the students into smaller groups.
   • Provide each group with a set of letter Rr flashcards or pictures.
   • Instruct the students to sort the flashcards or pictures into two groups: words that start with the letter Rr and words that do not.
   • Monitor and assist students as needed.
7. Body Formation (5 minutes):
   • Ask the students to form the letter Rr with their bodies.
   • Encourage them to use their creativity to shape their bodies into the letter.
   • Take a moment to appreciate and acknowledge each student’s effort.
8. Conclusion (5 minutes):
   • Recap the letter Rr and its beginning sound.
   • Ask students to share their favorite part of the lesson.
   • Provide positive feedback and praise for their participation and effort.

Note: The duration of each activity can be adjusted based on the attention span and needs of the students.