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Welcome to Letter Sounds! – Today’s fun sound game – Learn letters and their sounds – Each letter makes a unique sound – Find words with the same start sound – Like ‘S’ in sun, snake, and sand – Practice makes perfect – We’ll practice with different letters | This slide introduces the concept of phonemic awareness by focusing on the sounds that letters make. Start the class with an engaging sound game to capture the students’ interest. Explain that each letter has a specific sound and demonstrate with examples. Encourage the children to listen carefully and find words that begin with the same sound. Use visual aids and props to reinforce learning. For the activity, have students choose objects or pictures that start with the same sound or have them think of words on their own. Rotate through different letter sounds to give them a broad practice range. The goal is to make this learning experience as interactive and enjoyable as possible to foster a love for reading and language.

Exploring Sounds in Words – What is a sound? – Sounds are what we hear when we speak or listen. – Letters have unique sounds – Like ‘s’ in sun, each letter makes a sound. – Sounds combine to form words – We blend sounds to say or write words. – Practice finding sounds – Let’s find words that start with the same sound. | This slide introduces the concept of sounds in language arts. Begin by explaining that sounds are what we hear when we talk or listen to others. Each letter of the alphabet has its own special sound, and when we put these sounds together, we can form words. This is the foundation of reading and writing. Engage the students by asking them to make the sound of the first letter of their name. Then, move on to a class activity where students will practice finding and saying words that begin with a specific sound. For example, choose the sound ‘m’ and have students think of words like ‘moon,’ ‘mouse,’ or ‘milk.’ This will help them understand the concept of letter-sound associations.

Meet the Letter Friends: S, M, and T – Letters are unique like friends – Today’s friends: S, M, T – Listen to their special sounds – ‘S’ hisses like a snake, ‘M’ hums like a bee, ‘T’ taps like a drum – Practice saying the sounds – Try making the sounds yourself! | This slide introduces the concept of letter-sound associations to first graders by personifying letters as friends with unique sounds. Emphasize that just like each friend has a different voice, each letter has a different sound. Focus on the letters S, M, and T, and play audio clips of their sounds to help students recognize them. Encourage the children to mimic the sounds. For example, ‘S’ sounds like a hissing snake, ‘M’ sounds like the humming of a bee, and ‘T’ sounds like a gentle tap. Have the students practice these sounds in class, and ask them to find objects or words that start with these sounds as a fun activity.

The Sound of ‘S’: Sss like a Snake – ‘S’ sounds like a hissing snake: ‘sss’ – Think of words starting with ‘S’ – Examples: sun, sock, sand, snake – Practice saying ‘sss’ together – List your ‘S’ words in class – Share words with classmates | This slide introduces the sound of the letter ‘S’ to first graders by associating it with the familiar hissing sound of a snake. Encourage the children to practice the ‘sss’ sound together as a class to reinforce the association. Then, prompt them to think of words that start with the ‘S’ sound and provide a few examples to get them started. Finally, plan for an interactive activity where students can list their words and share them with the class, fostering a fun and engaging learning environment. This activity will help students in recognizing the ‘S’ sound and in developing their phonemic awareness.

The Sound of ‘M’: Finding Words – ‘M’ sounds like ‘mmm’ – Think of the word ‘mommy’ for ‘mmm’ – Identify ‘M’ starting objects – Look around, what starts with ‘M’? – Practice saying ‘mmm’ – Everyone together, say ‘mmm’! – Listen for ‘M’ in words – Can you hear ‘M’ at the beginning? | This slide introduces the sound made by the letter ‘M’ and encourages students to identify objects that start with this sound. Start by having the class repeat the ‘mmm’ sound together to familiarize them with the auditory aspect of the letter. Then, engage the students in a scavenger hunt around the classroom or in a book to find objects or pictures that start with the ‘M’ sound. Encourage them to practice saying ‘mmm’ and to listen for this sound at the beginning of words. This activity helps in reinforcing the association between the letter ‘M’ and its sound, which is crucial for developing phonemic awareness in young learners.

The Sound of ‘T’: Exploring ‘T’ Words – ‘T’ sounds like ‘t-t-t’ – Think of ‘turtle’ when saying ‘t-t-t’ – Words starting with ‘T’ – Examples: ‘table’, ‘tiger’, ‘train’ – Tap toes to ‘t-t-t’ – Feel the ‘T’ sound rhythm with your toes – Practice with fun ‘T’ words | This slide is designed to help first graders recognize and practice the sound of the letter ‘T’. Start by demonstrating the ‘T’ sound, emphasizing the ‘t-t-t’ and using the word ‘turtle’ as a reference. Encourage the children to come up with a list of words that start with the ‘T’ sound, and make it interactive by having them tap their toes to the rhythm of ‘t-t-t’ as they say each word. This kinesthetic activity helps reinforce the sound association. Provide examples like ‘table’, ‘tiger’, and ‘train’ to get them started. During the practice, walk around the classroom to ensure each student is participating and correctly pronouncing the ‘T’ sound. The goal is to make learning letter sounds engaging and memorable.

Sound Matching Game – Match objects to beginning sounds – Find objects that start with the same sound as the letter shown. – Drag picture to matching letter – If you see a dog, drag it to the letter D. – Ready for a fun sound game? – Let’s learn sounds together! – We’ll listen and learn the sounds letters make. | This interactive slide is designed for a fun and engaging class activity to help first graders associate sounds with letters. The teacher will guide the students through a game where they drag pictures of objects to the corresponding letter that represents the object’s initial sound. For example, a picture of a cat would be dragged to the letter ‘C’. This activity reinforces phonemic awareness and helps students in recognizing the sounds that each letter of the alphabet makes. The teacher should prepare multiple examples and ensure that the game includes a variety of objects and letters. The activity can be done individually on computers or tablets, or as a group with the teacher using a smart board. The goal is to make learning letter-sound associations enjoyable and memorable.

Practice Time: Writing Letters S, M, T – Practice writing letter S – Practice writing letter M – Practice writing letter T – Say the sounds with each letter – ‘Sss’ like snake, ‘Mmm’ like monkey, ‘Ttt’ like turtle | This slide is for a classroom activity focused on practicing letter-sound associations for the letters S, M, and T. Encourage the students to write each letter while saying the sound it makes. This multisensory approach helps reinforce their understanding of the sound each letter represents. As they write, walk around the classroom to ensure they are forming the letters correctly and making the correct sound association. For students who struggle, provide additional guidance and practice opportunities. At the end of the activity, have the class come together and practice saying the sounds in unison to celebrate their progress.

Sound Hunt Adventure – Let’s go on a classroom sound hunt – Find items starting with ‘S’, ‘M’, ‘T’ – Look for items like ‘Sun’, ‘Map’, ‘Tree’ – Show your items to the class – Explain why you picked each one – Did the item’s name start with the right sound? | This interactive activity is designed to help students recognize and associate sounds with letters. Set up the classroom with various items that start with the sounds ‘S’, ‘M’, and ‘T’. Guide the students to search for items and think about the sounds at the beginning of each word. Encourage them to select items and be prepared to explain their choices, reinforcing their understanding of the sounds. For example, they might choose ‘Scissors’ for ‘S’, ‘Marker’ for ‘M’, and ‘Teddy’ for ‘T’. This activity promotes active participation and verbal expression, as well as peer learning when they listen to the explanations from classmates.

Great Job on Finding Sounds! – Amazing job finding beginning sounds – Understanding the first sounds in words – Celebrate your success – Clap for yourselves! | This slide is a celebration of the students’ success in identifying words that begin with specific sounds, reinforcing their understanding of letter-sound associations. It’s important to praise their efforts to boost their confidence and encourage a love for learning. The activity of giving themselves a round of applause not only makes the learning process fun but also helps them to recognize their own achievements. As a teacher, you can use this opportunity to recap the lesson, highlighting the importance of listening for beginning sounds and how this skill will help them in reading. You can also introduce a variety of follow-up activities, such as a sound scavenger hunt or a matching game with objects and their beginning sounds.