The letter “U” with Ulrick the Unicorn – Educational video to learn the vowels – Phonics For Kids

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In today’s lesson, we explored the letter “U” with Ulrick the Unicorn, learning its two different sounds through fun examples like “unicorn” and “umbrella.” We practiced writing both the uppercase and lowercase forms of “U” and discovered various words that start with this letter, such as “universe” and “urgent.” To wrap up, we enjoyed a song to reinforce our learning, encouraging continued exploration of the alphabet.
  1. What sound does the letter “U” make in the word “unicorn”?
  2. Can you show me how to write the letter “U”? What does it look like?
  3. What is one word that starts with the letter “U” that you can think of?

The Letter “U” with Ulrick the Unicorn

Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to have fun learning about a special letter. Can you guess what it is? It’s the letter “U”! Let’s get started and have some fun together!

Meet the Letter “U”

The letter “U” is very special because it makes two different sounds. Let’s try the first sound together. Can you say “U” like in “unicorn”? Great job! Now, let’s try the other sound. Can you say “U” like in “umbrella”? You’re doing amazing!

Writing the Letter “U”

Let’s learn how to write the letter “U”. It’s easy! First, draw a line down, then make a curve at the bottom, and draw a line up. It looks like a magnet! Now, let’s try the small “u”. Draw a line down, curve it at the bottom, and draw a line up with a little tail at the end. It looks like a sloth hanging on a tree! You can try it at home with a pen and paper. It’s super fun!

Words That Start with “U”

Let’s look at some words that start with the letter “U”. The word “universe” is very big, just like the sky! “Uniform” also starts with “U”. Do you wear a uniform at school? “Urgent” is another word that begins with “U”. Now, let’s try some words with the other sound. “Upstairs”, “umbrella”, and “uncle” all start with “U”. You’re doing a fantastic job!

Let’s Sing Together!

Now, let’s sing a song to help us remember the letter “U”. Singing is a fun way to learn! Are you ready? Let’s sing together and have a great time!

You’ve learned so much about the letter “U” today! But guess what? There are more letters to discover. You can watch more videos and learn all about them. Keep exploring and have fun with your learning adventures!

  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter “U”? Maybe you can find some in your house or at school. Share what you find with your friends or family!
  • Have you ever used an umbrella or seen a unicorn in a story? What was it like? Tell us about your experience or what you imagine it would be like!
  • Let’s pretend we’re writing a story about Ulrick the Unicorn. What kind of adventures do you think Ulrick would go on? Use your imagination and share your ideas!
  1. Sound Hunt: Go on a “U” sound hunt around your home or classroom. Find objects that start with the “U” sound, like “umbrella” or “unicorn.” Can you find at least three items? Share what you found with your friends or family and practice saying the “U” sound together.

  2. U-mazing Art: Create a collage using pictures of things that start with the letter “U.” You can cut out pictures from magazines or draw your own. Try to include both sounds of “U” in your collage. Once you’re done, present your artwork and explain the items you chose.

  3. Story Time: Make up a short story using as many “U” words as you can. For example, “Ulrick the Unicorn went upstairs with an umbrella.” Share your story with a friend or family member. How many “U” words did you use? Can you think of more to add?

Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:

[Music] Ladies and gentlemen, welcome! [Applause] I’m so sorry, I think I’m running late as usual. Oh wait, there you are! [Music][Applause][Music] Hello, hello everyone! I seem to be running late. I’m a little… let me tell you about me. Let’s start with my sound. I have two of them. Let’s try this first… oh, I can’t hear you. [Music] Now let’s try my other sound. Can you hear it? [Applause][Music]

Now let’s learn how to write the letter. Draw a line down, curve it at the bottom, and draw a line up. Yep, that’s it! It looks like a magnet. The small cup is similar but with a little tail. Look, I’ll show you! We draw a line downwards, curve it at the bottom, and draw a line up. Right at the end, we make a tail here. Good job! It looks like a sloth. Try it at home with pen and paper; it’s super easy!

I’ll show you some words. “Universe” starts with U; it’s huge, isn’t it? The first letter in “uniform” is also U. Do you wear a uniform? “Urgent” also starts with a U. What about these words? It’s my other sound. Remember, I can help you! “Upstairs,” “umbrella,” “Uncle”—you got it! Fantastic!

Let’s sing so that you remember me. Oh, are you there? Come and sing with me! You’ll enjoy it! [Music] Oh, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it! [Music][Applause]

You’ve just learned a new letter, but there are many more! Click on more videos to learn about them and subscribe to the Smile and Learn channel to keep up with the new adventures. [Music]

This version removes any inappropriate or unclear language while maintaining the essence of the original transcript.

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