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Exploring the Long ‘U’ Sound – Introduction to long ‘u’ sound – Examples of long ‘u’ words – ‘Use’, ‘unicorn’, and ‘music’ have the long ‘u’ sound. – Long vowels say their name – Like ‘U’ in ‘unicorn’, vowels say their alphabet name. – Practice finding long ‘u’ words – We’ll look for long ‘u’ words in a fun activity! | This slide introduces the concept of the long ‘u’ vowel sound to Kindergarten students. Begin by explaining that long vowels are special because they say their name, just like the letter ‘U’ does in the word ‘unicorn’. Provide clear examples of words with the long ‘u’ sound and encourage students to come up with their own examples. Engage the class by asking them to identify words with the long ‘u’ sound from a story or a list of words. Reinforce learning with a fun activity where students can practice finding and recognizing words with the long ‘u’ sound in various contexts.

Exploring the Long ‘U’ Sound – What is a Long ‘U’ sound? – It’s the sound you hear in ‘music’ and ‘June’ – ‘Yoo’ or ‘oo’ like in ‘unicorn’ – The sound at the start of ‘unicorn’ or ‘universe’ – Hear it in ‘shampoo’ – The sound at the end of ‘shampoo’ or ‘kangaroo’ – Practice saying ‘yoo’ together | This slide introduces the concept of the long ‘U’ sound to Kindergarten students. Start by explaining that the long ‘U’ can make a ‘yoo’ or just an ‘oo’ sound. Use familiar words such as ‘unicorn’ and ‘shampoo’ to illustrate the sound. Engage the class by saying the long ‘U’ sound together, making it a fun and interactive experience. Encourage the students to listen for the long ‘U’ sound in words they hear every day and to practice saying it. This will help them recognize the sound in different contexts and improve their phonetic skills.

Finding the Long ‘U’ Sound – Words with long ‘u’: ‘tube’, ‘flute’, ‘mule’ – The ‘u’ sounds like ‘you’. Can you hear it? – Notice the ‘u’ sound in each – It’s like the ‘u’ is saying its own name! – Let’s say the words aloud together! – Practice makes perfect, let’s repeat! | This slide is aimed at helping Kindergarten students recognize and pronounce the long ‘u’ sound in words. Start by introducing the concept of long vowels, specifically focusing on the long ‘u’. Use the examples provided to demonstrate the sound, emphasizing the ‘u’ in each word. Encourage the students to repeat after you, ensuring they grasp the pronunciation. Make the activity interactive and fun by asking them to come up with more words that have the long ‘u’ sound. This will help reinforce their understanding and ability to identify the long ‘u’ in different words.

Exploring Long ‘U’ Sounds – Long ‘u’ words are everywhere – Say the ‘u’ in words aloud – Like ‘unicorn’ or ‘mule’, the ‘u’ sounds like ‘you’ – Practice finding long ‘u’ sounds – We’ll look for words with the long ‘u’ sound together – Classroom word hunt activity – Find items in class that have the long ‘u’ in their name | This slide is designed to engage Kindergarten students in recognizing the long ‘u’ sound in words they encounter daily. Start by explaining that the long ‘u’ sound often sounds like ‘you’. Encourage the children to listen for this sound in words they see around them, such as on signs or in stories. Practice as a class by saying words with the long ‘u’ sound together. Then, conduct a fun classroom activity where students search for items or pictures that have the long ‘u’ sound in their names. This interactive approach helps solidify their understanding of the long ‘u’ sound in a memorable way.

Let’s Practice Together: Long ‘U’ Sound – Listen for the long ‘u’ sound – Decide if ‘u’ is long or short – Is the ‘u’ in ‘music’ like ‘unicorn’ or ‘umbrella’? – Place correct words on ‘Long U’ chart – Words with long ‘u’ go on our chart – First practice word: ‘music’ – ‘Music’ has a long ‘u’ sound, like ‘mule’ | This slide is an interactive class activity to help Kindergarten students recognize the long ‘u’ sound in words. The teacher will say a word out loud, and the students will listen to identify if the ‘u’ sound is long, as in ‘unicorn’, or short, as in ‘cup’. When a student identifies a word with the long ‘u’ sound correctly, they can come up and place the word on the ‘Long U’ wall chart. The first example word is ‘music’, which contains the long ‘u’ sound. The teacher should encourage participation and provide positive reinforcement for correct answers. Additional words for practice could include ‘tube’, ‘ruler’, ‘June’, and ‘use’. This activity promotes active listening and phonemic awareness.

Class Activity: Long ‘U’ Umbrella Craft – Create your own long ‘u’ umbrella – Cut out umbrella shapes from paper – Paste pictures with long ‘u’ sound – Use magazines or printed images – Write long ‘u’ words on your umbrella – Examples: ‘unicorn’, ‘mule’, ‘tube’ | This activity is designed to help Kindergarten students recognize and remember words with the long ‘u’ sound through a fun and interactive craft. Provide students with construction paper, scissors, glue, and a variety of magazines or printed images. Assist them in cutting out umbrella shapes and guide them to look for pictures that represent words with the long ‘u’ sound, such as ‘unicorn’ or ‘mule’. They can also write words with the long ‘u’ sound on their umbrellas. Encourage creativity and ensure that each student understands the sound by repeating the words together. This hands-on activity not only reinforces phonics but also enhances fine motor skills. Prepare to display their umbrellas in the classroom as a visual reminder of the long ‘u’ sound.

Celebrating Long ‘U’ Sounds – Congrats on learning long ‘u’! – Listen for long ‘u’ in words – Like in ‘music’, ‘unicorn’, or ‘June’ – Share your umbrella craft – Show the craft we made in class – Teach your family about long ‘u’ – Explain how long ‘u’ sounds in words | Well done to all the students for learning about the long ‘u’ sound! Encourage them to keep an ear out for this sound in everyday conversations and while reading. Remind them to take home the umbrella crafts they made as a fun way to remember the long ‘u’ sound. Suggest that they use the craft as a teaching tool to show their family what they’ve learned about long vowels, specifically the long ‘u’. This will help reinforce their understanding and give them a sense of pride in sharing their knowledge.