Welcome to Letter Sounds! – Greet the class with a cheerful good morning – Today’s focus: sounds and letters – Learn to match sounds to letters – Understand that each letter has a unique sound – Find words with the same starting sound – Example: ‘B’ sound in ball, bear, and book | This slide is designed to introduce Kindergarten students to the concept of letter-sound associations. Start the class with a warm and enthusiastic greeting to set a positive tone. Explain that the day’s lesson will involve a fun and interactive activity where they will learn to connect sounds with their corresponding letters. Emphasize the importance of listening carefully to the beginning sounds of words. Provide examples of words that start with the same sound and encourage the children to think of other words that begin with that sound. The goal is to make the learning process enjoyable and to help students recognize the sounds that letters make at the beginning of words. This foundational skill will aid in their reading development.

Exploring Sounds in Words – Understanding what a sound is – Sounds are what we hear with our ears when we talk or listen. – Words begin with sounds – Every word we say starts with its own special sound. – Making sounds with our mouth – We use our lips, tongue, and air to make different sounds. – Practice finding starting sounds | This slide introduces the concept of sounds to Kindergarten students, emphasizing the auditory aspect of language. Begin by explaining that sounds are what we hear when we speak or listen to others. Highlight that each word they say starts with a unique sound, which is the first sound they make when saying the word. Demonstrate how we use different parts of our mouth, like our lips and tongue, along with our breath, to create these sounds. Engage the students in an activity where they practice identifying the first sound of various words. For example, ask them to find objects in the classroom that start with the ‘b’ sound or the ‘t’ sound. This will help them understand the concept of initial sounds and their association with letters.

Meet the Letter ‘S’: The ‘sss’ Sound – ‘S’ sounds like a hissing snake – Practice making the ‘sss’ sound together – Search for words starting with ‘S’ – Examples: sun, sock, sand, snake – Listen for the ‘sss’ sound in words – Words like ‘sun’ and ‘sock’ begin with ‘sss’ | Introduce the letter ‘S’ by comparing its sound to a hissing snake, which is a familiar and engaging analogy for Kindergarten students. Encourage the children to mimic the ‘sss’ sound to reinforce their understanding. Then, guide them to identify words that start with the ‘S’ sound. Provide examples and encourage them to think of additional words. Use visual aids like pictures of objects that start with ‘S’ to support learning. During the next class, have a sharing session where each student can share the words they found, promoting active participation and reinforcing the letter-sound association.

Practice Time: The ‘Sss’ Sound – Look at pictures: sun, sock, snake – These all begin with the ‘sss’ sound like a snake hissing – Notice the starting ‘sss’ sound – Think of other ‘sss’ words – Use your imagination to find items or animals that start with ‘sss’ – Share your ‘sss’ words with the class – We’ll make a list together of all the ‘sss’ words we know! | This slide is for a class activity focused on recognizing and practicing the ‘sss’ sound. Show the children pictures of a sun, sock, and snake, emphasizing the initial ‘sss’ sound. Ask the children to mimic the sound and then brainstorm additional words that start with the same sound. Encourage them to look around the classroom or think of items at home that begin with ‘sss’. As each child comes up with a word, write it on the board to create a master list. This will help reinforce the sound and the letter association. For children who struggle, have a set of pre-selected pictures or objects that start with ‘sss’ to prompt them. The goal is to make this an interactive and fun learning experience.

Let’s Play a Sound Game! – Look at the picture I show you – Tell me the first sound you hear – Raise your hand for ‘sss’ sound – If the picture is a snake, you raise your hand because it starts with ‘sss’ – Get ready to have fun! | This slide is for an interactive classroom game designed to help Kindergarten students recognize and associate sounds with pictures. Display a variety of pictures to the class one by one. Encourage the students to carefully look at each picture and identify the beginning sound of the word that represents the picture. When a student recognizes a word that starts with the ‘sss’ sound, they should raise their hand. This activity will help reinforce their understanding of the letter-sound association in a fun and engaging way. Be prepared with a diverse set of images and ensure that some of them start with the ‘sss’ sound to allow for participation. Praise the students for correct answers and gently correct any mistakes, providing the right sound for the given picture.

Class Activity: Sound Hunt Adventure – Let’s explore the classroom – Find items with the ‘sss’ sound – Look for objects like ‘sun’, ‘sock’, or ‘snake’ – Team up for the sound hunt – List the ‘sss’ sound words you discover – Write down or draw the items you find | This activity is designed to help students recognize and associate the ‘sss’ sound with objects around them. Encourage the children to quietly walk around the classroom and look for items that start with the ‘sss’ sound. They can work in pairs or small groups to foster teamwork. Provide them with a worksheet to list or draw the objects they find. Possible variations of the activity could include finding objects in a picture book, using magazine cutouts, or even bringing items from home that start with the ‘sss’ sound. This will help reinforce their understanding of the sound and its association with words and objects.

Great Job on Learning Sounds! – Amazing job finding ‘sss’ sounds – Learning sounds aids reading and writing – Time for a big round of applause! – Clap loudly for your hard work today! – Keep practicing your sounds at home – Try to find more ‘sss’ sounds in your favorite books! | This slide is a positive reinforcement for the students, acknowledging their efforts in identifying words with the ‘sss’ sound. It’s important to celebrate their success to build their confidence in learning letter-sound associations, which are foundational for reading and writing. Encourage the children to give themselves a big round of applause to make the recognition fun and engaging. Remind them to keep practicing at home, perhaps with their favorite storybooks, to reinforce what they’ve learned in class. This will help solidify their understanding and recall of the ‘sss’ sound in different words and contexts.