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Welcome to Letter Sounds! – Learn special consonant sounds – Match sounds to letters f, l, m, n, r, s – ‘f’ as in ‘fish’, ‘l’ as in ‘lion’, ‘m’ as in ‘mouse’, ‘n’ as in ‘nest’, ‘r’ as in ‘rabbit’, ‘s’ as in ‘sun’ – Become letter-sound detectives – Use clues to find words that start with each sound – Practice with fun activities – Games like ‘I Spy’ or ‘Sound Bingo’ | This slide introduces first graders to the concept of matching letters to their corresponding sounds, focusing on the consonants f, l, m, n, r, and s. Start by explaining that letters make specific sounds, and today we’ll practice some of these sounds. Encourage the children to become ‘letter-sound detectives’ and use their listening skills to identify words that start with each sound. Incorporate engaging activities such as ‘I Spy’ with sounds or ‘Sound Bingo’ to reinforce learning. Make sure to articulate each sound clearly and provide examples for each letter. Allow the children to suggest words and praise their efforts to build confidence.

The Sound of ‘F’: Exploring Consonant Sounds – ‘F’ makes the ‘fff’ sound – Like a soft whisper of air escaping – Example: ‘fff’ is for ‘fish’ – Think of ‘fff’ as in ‘fan’, ‘frog’, or ‘feather’ – Find words with the ‘fff’ sound – Look around, can you spot anything that starts with ‘fff’? – Practice saying ‘fff’ words aloud – Let’s say ‘frog’, ‘fun’, and ‘fast’ together | This slide introduces the consonant sound made by the letter ‘F’. Start by demonstrating the ‘fff’ sound and showing how it’s used in the word ‘fish’. Encourage the children to think of other words that start with the same sound. Provide additional examples like ‘fan’, ‘frog’, and ‘feather’ to help them identify the sound. Engage the class by asking them to find items in the classroom that start with ‘F’ and practice saying these words aloud. This activity helps students associate the letter ‘F’ with its sound and promotes phonemic awareness, which is crucial for developing reading skills.

The Sound of ‘L’: Learning with Lions – ‘L’ sounds like ‘lll’ in ‘lion’ – List words starting with ‘L’ – Examples: ‘lamp’, ‘leaf’, ‘lunch’ – Practice saying ‘lll’ sounds – Repeat ‘lll’ like a lion’s roar – Activity: Find ‘L’ in your book – Circle ‘L’ words on a page | This slide is aimed at helping first graders recognize and practice the ‘lll’ sound associated with the letter ‘L’. Start by demonstrating the sound ‘lll’ as in ‘lion’ and encourage the children to imitate the sound. Engage the class by listing words that start with the ‘L’ sound, using visual aids if possible. Incorporate a fun activity where students practice saying the ‘lll’ sound loudly and softly, like a lion’s roar. Conclude with an interactive activity where students find and circle words that start with ‘L’ in their favorite book, reinforcing their understanding of the sound and letter association. The goal is to make the learning process enjoyable and memorable.

The Sound of ‘M’: Exploring ‘mmm’ – ‘M’ makes the ‘mmm’ sound – Example: ‘M’ as in ‘moon’ – Find words starting with ‘mmm’ – Think of ‘mouse’, ‘milk’, or ‘monkey’ – Share your ‘mmm’ words in class – We’ll listen to everyone’s words! | This slide is focused on the consonant sound made by the letter ‘M’. Begin by demonstrating the ‘mmm’ sound and showing the word ‘moon’ as an example. Encourage the students to brainstorm other words that start with the ‘mmm’ sound, such as ‘mouse’, ‘milk’, or ‘monkey’. Make sure to articulate the sound clearly and repeat the example words a few times. For the activity, each student will think of their own words and then share them with the class. This will help reinforce their understanding of the letter-sound association and build their vocabulary. Provide positive feedback and guidance as they practice.

The Sound of ‘N’: Exploring Consonant Sounds – ‘N’ makes the ‘nnn’ sound – Example: ‘nnn’ like in ‘nest’ – Find words with the ‘nnn’ sound – Think of words that start with the ‘nnn’ sound – Share words starting with ‘N’ – We’ll list them together in class! | This slide is focused on the consonant sound made by the letter ‘N’. Start by demonstrating the ‘nnn’ sound and use ‘nest’ as a clear example. Encourage the students to think of other words that start with the same sound. This can be turned into a fun classroom activity where students can come up to the board and write down the words they have thought of, or they can share them aloud with the class. This exercise helps in reinforcing the association between the letter ‘N’ and its sound, and also enhances vocabulary. For students who may struggle, be ready with a list of ‘N’ words to prompt them, such as ‘nose’, ‘net’, ‘nine’, and ‘nail’.

The Sound of ‘R’: Consonant Practice – ‘R’ sounds like ‘rrr’ – ‘Rabbit’ starts with ‘R’ – Find words with ‘rrr’ – Examples: ‘robot’, ‘rose’, ‘ring’ – Practice saying ‘rrr’ words – Repeat words like ‘race’, ‘rock’, ‘rain’ | This slide is focused on helping first-grade students recognize and practice the ‘rrr’ sound associated with the letter ‘R’. Start by demonstrating the sound ‘rrr’ and then use the word ‘rabbit’ as an example. Encourage students to think of other words that start with the ‘rrr’ sound and make a list of these words. Engage the class by asking them to say the ‘rrr’ sound together and then practice saying words that start with ‘R’. This will help them associate the sound with the letter and improve their phonetic skills. For the activity, students can draw items that start with ‘R’ or find items around the classroom. This reinforces the sound-letter association through visual and auditory learning.

The Sound of ‘S’: Exploring Consonant Sounds – ‘S’ sounds like ‘sss’ – Think of the hissing sound a snake makes – Words starting with ‘sss’ – Sun, sock, and snake all start with ‘sss’ – Listen for the ‘sss’ sound – Practice with examples – Try saying: sand, sit, sail | This slide introduces the consonant sound made by the letter ‘S’. Emphasize the ‘sss’ sound by comparing it to familiar sounds, like a snake’s hiss, to help students remember. Encourage the children to think of words that start with the ‘sss’ sound and listen for this sound in words during reading activities. Provide examples and practice opportunities, such as saying words together as a class. For an engaging activity, you could have students draw items that start with ‘S’ or go on a ‘sound hunt’ around the classroom or at home to find objects that start with ‘S’.

Matching Sounds to Letters Game – Play a fun matching game – Look at the picture shown – A picture will be displayed on the screen – Decide which letter matches the sound – Think: Does it start with f, l, m, n, r, or s? – Share your answer with the class – Is it ‘f’ as in ‘fish’ or ‘s’ as in ‘sun’? | This interactive game is designed to help first graders associate consonant sounds with their corresponding letters. Display a series of pictures, one at a time, and ask the students to identify the initial sound of the word represented by the picture. Then, have them choose the letter that matches the sound from the options: f, l, m, n, r, s. For example, show a picture of a leaf and guide them to match it with the letter ‘l’ for the /l/ sound. Encourage the students to say the word and sound out loud before choosing the letter. This activity will reinforce their understanding of letter-sound associations in a fun and engaging way. Prepare a variety of pictures that start with the given consonant sounds to ensure a comprehensive practice session.

Sound Hunt Adventure – Let’s go on a classroom sound hunt! – Find objects starting with: f, l, m, n, r, s – Look for ‘fan’, ‘leaf’, ‘mug’, ‘net’, ‘ring’, ‘sun’ – Team up with a buddy for the hunt – Make a list of your sound treasures – Write down or draw the items you discover | This class activity is designed to help students recognize and associate consonant sounds with objects around them. By working in pairs, students can collaborate and support each other’s learning. Provide clear instructions and demonstrate with an example, like pointing to a ‘fan’ for the ‘f’ sound. Encourage students to explore the classroom and identify as many items as they can that start with the given consonant sounds. After the hunt, facilitate a discussion where each pair can share their findings. This will reinforce their understanding and allow them to learn from their peers. Prepare a list of possible items for each sound that can be found in the classroom to ensure every pair has the opportunity to participate fully.

Review and Goodbye: Sound Hunt Success! – Celebrating our sound hunt – Recall the sounds: f, l, m, n, r, s – ‘f’ as in ‘fish’, ‘l’ as in ‘leaf’, ‘m’ as in ‘moon’, ‘n’ as in ‘net’, ‘r’ as in ‘ring’, ‘s’ as in ‘sun’ – Practice sounds with family – Keep listening for these sounds – Can you hear ‘m’ in ‘mom’? What about ‘s’ in ‘sun’? | Well done to all the students for their hard work in today’s class. We focused on the consonant sounds f, l, m, n, r, and s. Encourage the children to continue practicing these sounds at home by identifying objects that start with these letters or by playing sound matching games with their family. Remind them to listen for these sounds in their environment, reinforcing their learning. For the next class, prepare a list of words that include these consonants to assess their recognition of the sounds.