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Welcome to Letter Sounds! – Today’s fun game: Letter Sounds – Learn sounds each letter makes – Think of words starting with ‘Sss’ – For example, ‘sun’, ‘sock’, or ‘snake’ – Share your ‘Sss’ words with the class – We’ll listen and learn from everyone | This slide introduces a playful activity focused on letter-sound associations, specifically the sound ‘Sss’. Begin by explaining that each letter has its own unique sound. Engage the children by asking them to think of words that start with the ‘Sss’ sound. Provide examples like ‘sun’, ‘sock’, or ‘snake’ to get them started. Encourage the children to share their words with the class, fostering a collaborative and interactive learning environment. As they share, reinforce the ‘Sss’ sound and praise their efforts to build confidence. This activity helps with phonemic awareness, a critical skill in early reading development.

Meet the Lowercase Letters – Lowercase letters: the small ones – Each letter has a unique sound – For example, ‘a’ sounds like ‘apple’ – Sounds begin words – Let’s find words with these sounds – We’ll practice with different letters | This slide introduces Pre-K students to the concept of lowercase letters and their associated sounds. Emphasize that lowercase letters are the smaller versions of the uppercase letters they may already be familiar with. Each letter has a specific sound that it makes, and these sounds are the building blocks of words. Engage the students by asking them to think of words that start with the same sound as their name. Plan activities where students can practice identifying the sound each letter makes and then find objects or pictures that start with that sound. For example, for the letter ‘b’, students could find a ball or a book. This will help reinforce their understanding of letter-sound associations.

Listen and Repeat: The Sound of ‘a’ – I’ll say a letter sound – You repeat the sound after me – Example sound: ‘a’ for ‘apple’ – ‘a’ sounds like ‘a’ in ‘apple’, ‘ant’, ‘alligator’ – Now it’s your turn! – Can you make the ‘a’ sound on your own? | This slide is designed to engage Pre-k students in a call-and-response activity to help them learn the sound of the letter ‘a’. Start by clearly making the ‘a’ sound and encourage the students to mimic the sound after you. Use the word ‘apple’ as a reference because it’s a familiar word to the children and it begins with the target sound. After the example, prompt the students to try making the sound themselves. This activity helps in reinforcing the association between the letter ‘a’ and its sound. For the activity, the teacher should be enthusiastic and patient, offering praise and encouragement as the children practice. Additional examples like ‘ant’ and ‘alligator’ can be used to reinforce the sound. The goal is to ensure that students can recognize and reproduce the sound independently.

Finding Sounds Game – Look at the picture I show you – Tell me the first sound you hear – Example: ‘cat’ starts with which sound? – ‘Cat’ begins with the ‘C’ sound, like ‘kuh’ – Correct! It starts with the ‘C’ sound! | This slide is for a fun and interactive game to help Pre-k students associate sounds with letters. Display a picture and ask the students to identify the first sound of the word that represents the picture. For example, show a picture of a cat and ask the students what sound they hear at the beginning of the word ‘cat’. When a student correctly identifies the ‘C’ sound, affirm their answer and repeat the sound together. This activity helps students practice phonemic awareness, which is crucial for their reading development. Make sure to use a variety of pictures and sounds, and encourage all students to participate.

Practice Time: Writing Lowercase Letters – Write lowercase ‘m’ – ‘m’ as in ‘monkey’ – Write lowercase ‘t’ – ‘t’ as in ‘turtle’ – Write lowercase ‘s’ – ‘s’ as in ‘snake’ – Say the sound with each letter | This slide is for a classroom activity focused on practicing writing and phonics for the letters ‘m’, ‘t’, and ‘s’. Encourage the students to trace or write the lowercase letters while clearly pronouncing the sound each letter makes. Use familiar words like ‘monkey’, ‘turtle’, and ‘snake’ to help them associate the sound with the letter. This activity will help reinforce their understanding of letter-sound associations. Make sure to walk around the classroom to assist any students who may be struggling with forming the letters or making the correct sounds. Praise their efforts to build confidence.

Sound Matching Game: Find the ‘b’ Sound – Look at pictures of objects – Match first sound to a letter – Find objects that start with ‘b’ – ball, bear, book… which picture starts with ‘b’? – Say the words out loud – Practice pronouncing ‘b’ words together | This slide introduces a sound matching activity focused on the letter ‘b’. Display various pictures of objects to the class and ask the children to identify the letter that corresponds to the first sound of each object’s name. Emphasize the sound ‘b’ and guide the children to match it with the right picture, such as a ball, bear, or book. Encourage the children to say the words out loud to reinforce the association between the sound and the letter. This activity helps develop phonemic awareness by associating sounds with visual representations, which is a foundational skill for reading. Make sure to praise the children for their efforts to create a positive learning experience.

Let’s Sing: Learning Letter Sounds! – Sing a song about letter sounds – Songs make remembering letter sounds easy and fun! – Remember sounds with fun tunes – Each letter has a unique sound, like ‘a’ in apple – Sing along and do the actions – Movements help us recall the sounds better | This slide is designed to engage Pre-k students in a musical activity that helps them learn and remember the sounds that each letter makes. By incorporating a song and corresponding actions, children can connect the auditory and kinesthetic learning styles, enhancing their ability to recall the sounds. The teacher should lead the song and demonstrate the actions, encouraging the children to sing along and mimic the movements. This activity not only makes learning fun but also reinforces the auditory recognition of letter sounds, a foundational skill in reading. The teacher should prepare a simple and catchy song that focuses on the sounds of the alphabet, ensuring it is suitable for the Pre-k level.

Sound Hunt Activity – Walk around and find objects – Objects must start with our sounds – Bring objects to the front – Tell us the sound of each object – For example, if our sound is ‘b’, you might bring a ‘ball’. | This interactive activity is designed to help Pre-k students associate sounds with objects. It encourages them to explore their environment and apply their knowledge of letter sounds. As a teacher, facilitate the activity by guiding the students around the room and ensuring they stay focused on the task. Have a designated area where students can place the objects they find. Be prepared with a list of possible objects for each sound in case some students need assistance. For example, if the sound is ‘m’, students might bring a ‘mug’ or ‘marker’. Praise their efforts and correct gently if they bring an incorrect item, explaining why it doesn’t start with the target sound.

Review and Goodbye – Reviewing today’s sounds – Find words with ‘m’ sound – Example: ‘m’ like in ‘moon’ or ‘mouse’ – Praise for today’s work – Excitement for next lesson | As we wrap up today’s lesson, it’s important to revisit the sounds we’ve focused on to reinforce learning. Ask the children to think of words that start with the ‘m’ sound, providing guidance and examples if needed. Celebrate their efforts and progress today to build their confidence. End the class on a high note, expressing enthusiasm for the next lesson to keep them excited about learning more letter-sound associations.