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Welcome to Letter Sounds! – Exploring letter sounds together – Learn sounds: b, d, j, k, p, t, v, z – Sounds like ‘buh’ for ‘b’, ‘duh’ for ‘d’, etc. – Match sounds to letters – Which letter sounds like the start of ‘zip’? – Practice with your name’s first letter – Can you find the letter for the sound of your name? | This slide introduces the concept of matching letters to their sounds, a fundamental skill in early literacy. Start by engaging the children with the idea of playing with sounds, making it fun and interactive. Go through the sounds of the letters b, d, j, k, p, t, v, z, and encourage the children to repeat after you. Use common words that start with these letters as examples. Then, ask the children to think about the first letter of their name and the sound it makes. This personalizes the learning experience and helps them connect the concept to something familiar. For the activity, have children practice making the sounds and finding the corresponding letters. You can prepare flashcards with letters and images for a visual aid.

The Sound of ‘b’: Exploring Consonant Sounds – ‘b’ makes the sound /b/ – Like in the word ‘ball’ – Practice saying /b/ – Identify words starting with /b/ – Examples: ‘bat’, ‘bag’, ‘bed’ – Activity: Match ‘b’ with /b/ sound – Find pictures or objects that start with /b/ | This slide introduces the consonant sound /b/ associated with the letter ‘b’. Start by pronouncing the sound /b/ clearly for the students and encourage them to repeat after you. Use visual aids like a picture of a ball to reinforce the association. Engage the class by asking them to identify objects or pictures that start with the /b/ sound. For the activity, provide various pictures or objects and have students match them to the letter ‘b’ if they start with the /b/ sound. This interactive approach helps students connect the sound to the letter and recognize it in different words.

The Sound of ‘d’: Learning Consonant Sounds – ‘d’ makes the /d/ sound like in ‘dog’ – Everyone say /d/ together now! – Find words starting with /d/ – Think of ‘duck’, ‘doll’, ‘door’. What do they start with? – Practice makes perfect with /d/ – The more we practice, the better we’ll remember! | This slide is focused on teaching the consonant sound made by the letter ‘d’. Start by clearly pronouncing the /d/ sound for the students and then encourage them to repeat it after you. This will help them associate the sound with the letter. Next, engage the class by asking them to think of other words that start with the /d/ sound, guiding them with examples if needed. Encourage participation by asking students to come up with their own examples. Finish by emphasizing the importance of practice in learning and remembering the sounds of letters. You can plan activities like a ‘sound hunt’ where students find objects that start with /d/, or a drawing activity where they draw items that start with the /d/ sound.

The Sound of ‘j’: Exploring Consonant Sounds – ‘j’ makes the /j/ sound like in ‘juice’ – Practice making the /j/ sound together – Let’s say /j/ /j/ /j/ together! – Find items starting with /j/ – Look around the room for /j/ objects – Share your /j/ items with the class – We’ll talk about what you find! | This slide is designed to help Pre-k students recognize and practice the consonant sound /j/ made by the letter ‘j’. Start by saying the sound /j/ and give examples like ‘juice’. Then, engage the students by asking them to repeat the sound several times. Next, encourage the children to look around their environment for items that start with the /j/ sound, which could include ‘jacket’, ‘jelly’, or ‘jar’. Finally, have a sharing session where each student can present their item and practice saying the word, reinforcing the association between the letter ‘j’ and its sound. This activity will help students in developing phonemic awareness and understanding letter-sound associations.

The Sound of ‘k’: Learning Consonant Sounds – ‘k’ sounds like /k/ in ‘kite’ – Practice saying the /k/ sound – Repeat after me: /k/, /k/, /k/! – Find words starting with /k/ – Like ‘kangaroo’, ‘kitten’, or ‘key’ – Share your /k/ words with the class | This slide is aimed at helping Pre-k students recognize and practice the consonant sound /k/ made by the letter ‘k’. Start by demonstrating the sound /k/ as in ‘kite’. Engage the students by having them practice saying the /k/ sound multiple times. Then, encourage them to think of and say words that start with the /k/ sound, such as ‘kangaroo’, ‘kitten’, or ‘key’. Make the activity interactive by asking students to share their words with the class. This will help them associate the sound /k/ with the letter ‘k’ and with words that start with this sound. It’s a foundational exercise in phonemic awareness and letter-sound associations.

The Sound of ‘p’: Exploring Consonant Sounds – ‘p’ makes the /p/ sound like in ‘pig’ – Let’s all say /p/ together! – Think of words starting with /p/ – Examples: ‘panda’, ‘pizza’, ‘pencil’ – Share your favorite /p/ word! – We’ll listen to everyone’s words! | This slide is designed to help Pre-k students recognize and practice the consonant sound /p/. Start by introducing the letter ‘p’ and the corresponding sound /p/, using ‘pig’ as a clear example. Encourage the children to repeat the sound /p/ after you to practice. Then, ask the students to think of their favorite words that start with the sound /p/ and prepare to share with the class. This activity will help them associate the sound /p/ with the letter ‘p’ and words that start with it. It’s a fun way to engage the class and reinforce their understanding of letter-sound associations.

The Sound of ‘t’: Learning Consonant Sounds – ‘t’ sounds like /t/ in ‘tree’ – Tap toes to the sound of /t/ – Tap along each time you hear /t/ – Find toys starting with /t/ – Think of toys like ‘truck’ or ‘train’ – Practice making the /t/ sound – Repeat after me: /t/, /t/, /t/! | This slide is designed to help Pre-k students associate the letter ‘t’ with its consonant sound /t/. Start by pronouncing the sound /t/ and showing them the letter ‘t’. Use the word ‘tree’ as an example to illustrate the sound. Engage the students by having them tap their toes every time they hear the /t/ sound, making it a fun and interactive activity. Encourage them to think of toys that start with the /t/ sound, like ‘truck’ or ‘train’, and ask them to share their ideas. Finish by practicing the sound /t/ together, ensuring they can recognize and pronounce it correctly. The goal is to reinforce the letter-sound association through repetition and relatable examples.

The Sound of ‘v’: Learning Consonant Sounds – ‘v’ sounds like /v/ in ‘violin’ – Let’s all say the /v/ sound! – Practice the sound together as a class – Find a vegetable with the /v/ sound – Think of ‘van’, ‘vest’, or ‘vase’ – Practice makes perfect with /v/ | This slide is focused on teaching the consonant sound for the letter ‘v’. Start by demonstrating the /v/ sound using the word ‘violin’ as an example. Encourage the children to repeat the sound several times. Then, engage the class by asking them to think of a vegetable that starts with the /v/ sound, like ‘vinegar’ or ‘vegetables’. This interactive approach helps students associate the sound with the letter and reinforces their understanding through repetition. Make sure to praise their efforts to build confidence. You can extend the activity by asking students to come up with other words that start with the /v/ sound or find things in the classroom that start with ‘v’.

The Sound of ‘z’: Learning Consonant Sounds – ‘z’ sounds like /z/ in ‘zebra’ – Buzz with the /z/ sound – Pretend to be a buzzing bee and make the /z/ sound! – Find words starting with /z/ – Think of other words that start with the same sound as ‘zebra’ – Practice making the /z/ sound – Repeat the sound /z/ to learn how it feels and sounds | This slide is designed to help Pre-k students recognize and practice the consonant sound /z/ associated with the letter ‘z’. Start by introducing the sound /z/ with a familiar word like ‘zebra’. Encourage the children to imitate the buzzing sound of a bee to connect with the /z/ sound. Engage the class by asking them to think of other words that start with the /z/ sound, which could include ‘zip’, ‘zoo’, or ‘zap’. Have the students practice making the /z/ sound repeatedly to reinforce their understanding. This activity will help them in letter-sound association, a key step in developing reading skills.

Let’s Play: Match Sounds to Letters! – Look at the picture I show you – Think of the sound it starts with – Choose the letter for the sound – Is it b, d, j, k, p, t, v, or z? – Get ready to play and have fun! | This slide introduces a matching game activity to help Pre-k students associate consonant sounds with their corresponding letters. Display a picture and guide the students to say the word out loud, emphasizing the initial sound. Then, ask them to choose the letter that matches the sound from the options: b, d, j, k, p, t, v, z. For example, show a picture of a ball and guide them to choose ‘b’ for the /b/ sound. This interactive game should be engaging and fun, encouraging students to participate actively. Prepare a variety of pictures that start with the given consonant sounds for the activity. Praise correct matches and gently correct any mistakes, reinforcing the correct sound-letter associations.

Sound Hunt Adventure – Let’s go on a classroom sound hunt! – Find objects with our special sounds – Look for items starting with b, d, j, k, p, t, v, z – Team up for the sound search – Have fun discovering sounds! | This interactive class activity is designed to reinforce the consonant sounds learned in the lesson. Arrange the classroom for a sound hunt where students search for items that begin with the consonant sounds b, d, j, k, p, t, v, z. Encourage them to work in pairs or small groups to foster teamwork. As they find items, they should say the word and the sound it starts with. For example, ‘ball’ for the ‘b’ sound or ‘doll’ for the ‘d’ sound. This activity helps students associate sounds with letters in a fun and engaging way. Possible variations of the activity could include a timed challenge, a scavenger hunt list, or even drawing items they find on a collective sound board.