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Fun with Ending Sounds – Exploring similar sounds – Words with matching end sounds – Find words like ‘cat’ and ‘hat’ that sound the same at the end. – Listen and find the rhyme – Use your ears to hear words that rhyme. – Exciting sound matching game – We’ll play a game to match words with the same ending sounds. | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-k students to the concept of rhyming words and ending sounds in a fun and interactive way. Start by explaining that some words have the same sounds at the end, which makes them rhyme. Use simple and familiar words to demonstrate this concept. Engage the students by asking them to listen carefully and find words that sound the same at the end. Incorporate a game where students can participate by identifying rhyming words, enhancing their listening skills and phonemic awareness. This activity will prepare them for reading by helping them recognize patterns in language.

Exploring Sounds in Words – Understanding word sounds – Sounds are what we hear with words – Each word’s unique sound – Like ‘cat’ has a different sound than ‘dog’ – Beginning and ending sounds – ‘Cat’ starts with ‘c’ and ends with ‘t’ sound – Listening for same ending sounds – Find words that end like ‘cat’, such as ‘hat’ | This slide introduces the concept of sounds within words to Pre-K students. Begin by explaining that sounds are what we hear when words are spoken. Emphasize that every word has a special sound that can be different from others. Teach students to listen for sounds at the beginning and the end of words, using simple examples they are familiar with. For the ending sounds, focus on finding pairs of words that end with the same sound, such as ‘cat’ and ‘hat’. Use visual aids and repetition to reinforce the concept and encourage students to practice by identifying sounds in words during read-aloud sessions or interactive games.

Matching Ending Sounds: Rhyme Time – Words with the same ending sound – Rhyming words sound alike – Cat, bat, and hat all end with the ‘at’ sound. – Listen and find rhyming words – We’ll say words out loud to hear the rhyme. – Practice with rhyming pairs – Find words that end like ‘dog’ and ‘frog’. | This slide introduces the concept of rhyming to Pre-K students by focusing on matching ending sounds. Start by explaining that some words sound the same at the end and this is called rhyming. Give examples of simple rhyming words and say them out loud, emphasizing the ending sounds. Engage the students by asking them to listen carefully as you say a list of words, and then to clap their hands when they hear words that rhyme. For practice, provide pairs of words and ask the students to identify if they rhyme or not. This activity will help them develop phonemic awareness, which is crucial for early reading skills.

Let’s Practice Ending Sounds! – Listen to two words I say – Do the endings sound the same? – Example: ‘Dog’ and ‘Log’ – Yes, ‘Dog’ and ‘Log’ rhyme because they end with the same sound! – Now it’s your turn to try! | This slide is for a class activity to help Pre-k students recognize rhyming words by listening to their ending sounds. Start by clearly pronouncing two words and asking the students if they end with the same sound. Use the example ‘Dog’ and ‘Log’ to illustrate what a rhyming pair sounds like. After the example, engage the students by saying pairs of words and having them respond if they rhyme or not. Encourage participation and praise their efforts to build confidence. Possible pairs for the activity could include ‘cat-hat’, ‘bee-tree’, ‘fish-dish’, ‘moon-spoon’. This exercise will enhance their phonemic awareness, an essential skill in early reading development.

Fun with Rhymes: Matching Sounds – Play a rhyming words game – Look at pictures together – We’ll use colorful images to help us – Find pairs that rhyme – Which images end with the same sound? – Say the words out loud – Practice pronouncing each pair | This slide introduces a fun and interactive game to help Pre-k students recognize rhyming words by their ending sounds. Display a variety of pictures and encourage the children to find and match the ones that rhyme. This activity will enhance their listening skills and phonological awareness. As the teacher, you can facilitate the game by showing pictures and guiding students to say the words out loud, reinforcing their understanding of rhymes. For example, show pictures of a cat, hat, bat, and rat, and help them find the rhyming pairs. Make sure to praise their efforts and correct gently if they make mistakes. This will create a supportive learning environment.

Rhyme Time Activity – Sit in a circle with friends – Listen to the teacher’s word – Take turns to say a rhyming word – Words that sound the same at the end, like ‘cat’ and ‘hat’ – Find as many rhymes as we can | This interactive class activity is designed to help Pre-k students recognize and produce rhyming words. Sitting in a circle promotes a sense of community and makes it easier for students to participate. Start by explaining what a rhyming word is and give an example. Then, give a word to the class and encourage each student to think of a word that rhymes with it when it’s their turn. Go around the circle multiple times to build confidence and reinforce the concept of rhyming. Possible words to start with: cat, dog, sun, car, and tree. Be supportive and celebrate all attempts to foster a positive learning environment.

Great Job on Ending Sounds! – Excellent work with ending sounds – Words with same ending sounds are ‘special friends’ – Like ‘cat’ and ‘hat’ both have ‘at’ sound at the end – Listen for rhyming words around you – You might hear them in songs, stories, or even at the park! – Practice makes perfect | Today’s class was all about recognizing that words can have the same ending sounds, which makes them rhyme. Rhyming is an important phonemic awareness skill that helps with reading readiness. Encourage the children to keep listening for words that rhyme in everyday life, like when they are reading books, singing songs, or even during conversations. This will help reinforce what they’ve learned and make them more aware of the sounds that make up words. For the next class, consider planning activities that involve rhyming games, rhyming story time, or even a rhyming treasure hunt to continue building their phonemic awareness.