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Welcome to Letter Sounds! – Learn special consonant sounds – Play with sounds: c, g, h, w – ‘c’ as in cat, ‘g’ as in go, ‘h’ as in hat, ‘w’ as in win – Become letter-sound detectives – Find objects that start with each sound – Get ready for fun sound games | This slide introduces the concept of consonant sounds to Pre-K students in a fun and engaging way. The goal is to familiarize them with the sounds that the letters c, g, h, and w make. Encourage the children to repeat the sounds after you and to think of words that start with each letter. Plan interactive activities such as a scavenger hunt where students find items around the classroom that start with each consonant sound. This will help them associate the sounds with the letters and improve their phonemic awareness. Make sure to praise their efforts as they become ‘letter-sound detectives’ and discover the world of sounds.

Learning the ‘c’ Sound – ‘c’ sounds like ‘k’ in ‘cat’ – The letter ‘c’ can sound like ‘k’. Think of ‘cat’, ‘cup’, ‘car’. – Practice saying the ‘c’ sound – Repeat after me: ‘c’, ‘c’, ‘cat’. Can you make the ‘c’ sound? – Find words starting with ‘c’ – Look around, can you find objects that start with the ‘c’ sound? | This slide introduces the consonant sound made by the letter ‘c’. Start by explaining that ‘c’ often sounds like ‘k’ and use ‘cat’ as an example. Engage the students by asking them to repeat the sound after you. Then, encourage them to look for objects or pictures in the classroom or at home that start with the ‘c’ sound. This activity helps students associate the sound with the letter and reinforces their understanding through practical identification. Make sure to praise their efforts and correct gently if they make mistakes.

The Sound of ‘g’: Exploring Consonant Sounds – ‘g’ sounds like ‘goat’ – The letter ‘g’ has a sound as in the word ‘goat’. – Practice saying the ‘g’ sound – We’ll say the ‘g’ sound as a group to learn it. – Find words starting with ‘g’ – Think of words like ‘goat’, ‘girl’, ‘game’. – Listen and repeat ‘g’ words – I’ll say ‘giraffe’, and you echo it back! | This slide is focused on teaching Pre-k students the consonant sound made by the letter ‘g’. Start by explaining the sound ‘g’ makes, using ‘goat’ as a clear example. Have the class practice the sound together to reinforce learning. Engage the students by brainstorming other words that start with the ‘g’ sound, encouraging participation. Use repetition to help them remember the sound, and provide positive feedback as they practice. This interactive approach helps students associate the sound with the letter and builds their phonemic awareness.

The Sound of ‘h’: Learning Consonant Sounds – ‘h’ sounds like ‘h’ in ‘hat’ – Practice making the ‘h’ sound together – Take a deep breath and say ‘huh’ like you’re blowing out a candle – Identify objects starting with ‘h’ – Examples: ‘hat’, ‘house’, ‘horse’ – Activity: Find ‘h’ in your home – Look for items at home that start with ‘h’ | This slide is focused on teaching the consonant sound made by the letter ‘h’. Start by demonstrating the sound ‘h’ makes using the word ‘hat’ as an example. Encourage the children to take a deep breath and practice making the ‘h’ sound together. Engage the class by asking them to identify objects that start with the ‘h’ sound, providing examples like ‘hat’, ‘house’, and ‘horse’. For the activity, ask the students to find items at home that start with the ‘h’ sound, which will help reinforce their understanding of the letter-sound association. This activity promotes active participation and helps children connect the sound to familiar objects.

The Sound of ‘w’: Learning Consonant Sounds – ‘w’ sounds like ‘whale’ – Think of ‘w’ in ‘whale’, ‘wheel’, ‘whisker’ – Make the ‘w’ sound together – Round your lips and blow a soft whisper – Find words with the ‘w’ sound – Words like ‘wind’, ‘wing’, ‘wand’ start with ‘w’ – Practice saying ‘w’ words | This slide is aimed at helping Pre-k students recognize and practice the ‘w’ sound. Start by demonstrating the sound using the word ‘whale’ and encourage the children to observe how your lips are rounded when making the sound. Engage the class by making the sound together. Then, brainstorm with the class to come up with a list of words that start with the ‘w’ sound, such as ‘wind’, ‘wing’, or ‘wand’. Have the students practice saying these words out loud to reinforce the sound. This activity will help them in identifying the ‘w’ sound in different words and improve their phonetic skills.

Matching Sounds to Letters Game – Listen to the consonant sound – Find the matching letter – Is it ‘c’, ‘g’, ‘h’, or ‘w’? – Show the letter to the class – Ready for a fun game? | This slide introduces a playful activity to help Pre-k students associate consonant sounds with their corresponding letters. Start by clearly pronouncing a consonant sound from the group (c, g, h, w) and ask the students to choose the letter that matches the sound you made. Provide letter cards or a worksheet with the letters for the children to hold up the correct one. Encourage participation and make sure to praise the effort, not just the correct answers. This activity will reinforce their understanding of letter-sound associations in a fun and interactive way. Possible variations of the activity could include using objects that start with the target sounds, playing a ‘sound bingo’ game, or having students draw items that start with each sound.

Sound Hunt Adventure – Let’s go on a classroom sound hunt! – Find items starting with c, g, h, w – Look for ‘c’ as in ‘cat’, ‘g’ as in ‘goat’, ‘h’ as in ‘hat’, ‘w’ as in ‘whale’ – Team up for our sound search – Count how many objects we discover | This interactive class activity is designed to help Pre-k students associate lowercase letters with their corresponding consonant sounds. Set up the classroom with various objects that start with the sounds c, g, h, and w. Encourage the children to explore the room and find items that begin with these sounds. They can work in small groups to foster teamwork and communication. As they find objects, help them articulate the sound and the letter it matches. Keep a tally on the board to count the objects found for each sound. Possible variations of the activity could include a timed hunt, drawing items instead of finding physical objects, or using picture cards for a matching game.

Review and Goodbye, Sound Detectives! – Celebrate our sound discovery – Recall c, g, h, w sounds – ‘c’ as in cat, ‘g’ as in go, ‘h’ as in hat, ‘w’ as in win – Wave and sound off letters – Say goodbye with sounds | This slide is a fun and interactive way to conclude the lesson on consonant sounds. It serves as a positive reinforcement for the children, acknowledging their efforts in identifying the sounds of the letters c, g, h, and w. Encourage the children to remember the sounds by associating them with familiar words. As a closing activity, have the children wave goodbye to each letter while articulating its sound, reinforcing their learning through physical movement and auditory repetition. This will help solidify their understanding and recall of the sounds for each letter. Prepare to lead the class in this activity, ensuring each child feels confident and excited about their newfound knowledge.