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Welcome to Long Vowels! – Greet the class: Good morning! – Today’s topic: Long vowels – Long vowels sound like their letter names – Understanding vowels – Vowels are a, e, i, o, u – Engage the class: Questions – ‘What sounds do vowels make?’ | This slide is designed to introduce Kindergarten students to the concept of long vowels in a fun and interactive way. Start the class with a warm greeting to create a welcoming atmosphere. Explain that today’s lesson will focus on long vowels, which are vowel sounds that are pronounced the same as the name of the letter itself. Give examples like the ‘a’ in ‘cake’. Ask the children if they know what vowels are to encourage participation and to assess their prior knowledge. This will help in gauging the class’s understanding and will make the lesson more interactive. The goal is to create an engaging and supportive environment where students feel comfortable participating.

Meet the Vowels: A, E, I, O, U – Five vowels in the alphabet – Long vowels say their name – Like ‘A’ in ‘cake’, ‘E’ in ‘beet’, ‘I’ in ‘kite’ – Listen to long vowel sounds – We’ll hear how each vowel sounds long – Practice saying vowels out loud | This slide introduces the concept of vowels to Kindergarten students, focusing on the long vowel sounds. Start by explaining that there are five special letters in the alphabet called vowels. These vowels sometimes say their name, which is what we call a long vowel sound. Play audio clips of the long vowel sounds for ‘A’, ‘E’, ‘I’, ‘O’, and ‘U’ to help students hear the difference. Encourage the children to repeat the sounds after you, practicing out loud. This will help them recognize and understand the concept of long vowels in words. Make the session interactive and fun to keep the students engaged.

Exploring the Long ‘A’ Sound – The long ‘A’ says its name – Practice saying ‘A’ as in ‘cake’ – Like ‘A’ in ‘apron’, ‘acorn’, or ‘angel’ – Search for long ‘A’ words – Words like ‘grape’, ‘plane’, ‘snake’ – Draw items with the long ‘A’ sound – Illustrate ‘gate’, ‘plate’, ‘whale’ | This slide introduces the concept of the long ‘A’ vowel sound to Kindergarten students. Start by explaining that the long ‘A’ sounds just like its name, the letter ‘A’. Have the children practice saying the long ‘A’ sound using the word ‘cake’ as an example. Then, engage the class in a word hunt activity where they look for words that contain the long ‘A’ sound. To make this more interactive, encourage the students to draw items that have the long ‘A’ sound in their names. This will help them associate the sound with the letter and improve their ability to recognize the long ‘A’ sound in different words. The activity should be fun and visual, allowing the students to connect with the material in a memorable way.

The Long ‘E’ Sound – Long ‘E’ sounds like ‘E’ – Practice saying ‘E’ – Like in ‘E’ for ‘elephant’ – Find words with long ‘E’ – Look for long ‘E’ in books or signs – Examples: ‘tree’, ‘see’ – ‘bee’, ‘me’, ‘knee’ also have long ‘E’ | This slide introduces the concept of the long ‘E’ vowel sound to Kindergarten students. Start by explaining that the long ‘E’ sounds just like the name of the letter ‘E’. Have the students practice saying the sound out loud. Then, engage the class in a fun activity where they find words with the long ‘E’ sound in their favorite books or classroom materials. Provide examples like ‘tree’ and ‘see’ to illustrate the sound. Encourage them to listen for this sound in words during storytime or while interacting with peers. The goal is to help them recognize and pronounce the long ‘E’ sound correctly.

Exploring the Long ‘I’ Sound – The long ‘I’ sounds like its name – Practice saying ‘I’ as in ‘kite’ – Like ‘I’, ‘kite’, ‘like’, ‘time’ – Search for words with the long ‘I’ – Find words in books or around the classroom – Listen and repeat long ‘I’ words – Practice with words: ‘bike’, ‘like’, ‘hike’ | This slide introduces the long ‘I’ sound to Kindergarten students, emphasizing that it sounds like its own name, ‘I’. Start by demonstrating the sound and then ask the students to repeat it after you. Use common words such as ‘kite’ to illustrate the sound. Encourage the children to look for words with the long ‘I’ sound in their favorite books or classroom materials. Make it interactive by having them listen to you say words with the long ‘I’ and then repeating them. This auditory and visual exercise will help them recognize and pronounce the long ‘I’ sound correctly. For the activity, you can have students draw items that have the long ‘I’ sound in their name or use flashcards for a matching game.

Exploring the Long ‘O’ Sound – The long ‘O’ sounds like ‘O’ – Practice saying ‘O’ as in ‘bone’ – Like ‘bone’, ‘cone’, ‘phone’ – Find words with the long ‘O’ – Look in books or around you for long ‘O’ words – Listen and repeat long ‘O’ words – We’ll say words together: ‘go’, ‘no’, ‘so’ | This slide introduces the long ‘O’ sound to Kindergarten students. Start by explaining that the long ‘O’ sound is similar to the name of the letter ‘O’. Have the students practice saying the sound, using the word ‘bone’ as an example. Encourage them to find and recognize words that contain the long ‘O’ sound, both in the classroom and in their favorite books. Engage the class by listening and repeating words with the long ‘O’ sound, reinforcing their understanding through repetition and auditory learning. This activity will help students differentiate between short and long vowel sounds in a fun and interactive way.

Exploring the Long ‘U’ Sound – The long ‘U’ sounds like ‘you’ – Practice saying ‘U’ as in ‘flute’ – Like ‘unicorn’ and ‘music’ – Search for words with the long ‘U’ – Find words in books or around the classroom – Listen and repeat long ‘U’ words – Practice with words: ‘mule’, ‘tube’, ‘tune’ | This slide introduces the long ‘U’ sound to Kindergarten students. Emphasize that the long ‘U’ sound is similar to the name of the letter ‘U’ itself, pronounced as ‘you’. Encourage the children to practice saying the sound using the word ‘flute’ as an example. Engage the students in a word hunt activity where they look for words with the long ‘U’ sound in their favorite books or classroom materials. Incorporate listening and repetition exercises with words such as ‘mule’, ‘tube’, and ‘tune’ to reinforce the sound. The goal is to help students recognize and pronounce the long ‘U’ sound through interactive and fun activities.

Sorting Game: Long vs Short Vowels – Let’s play a vowel sorting game – Look at the word I show you – Decide if it’s a long or short vowel – Long vowels say their name like ‘A’ in ‘cake’. Short vowels make shorter sounds like ‘a’ in ‘cat’. – Sort words into two baskets | This interactive game is designed to help Kindergarten students distinguish between long and short vowel sounds. Show words one by one and ask students to classify them based on the vowel sounds. Use physical or drawn baskets labeled ‘Long Vowels’ and ‘Short Vowels’ for sorting. Possible words for the activity: ‘bike’ (long i), ‘ship’ (short i), ‘bone’ (long o), ‘dog’ (short o). Encourage students to say the words out loud to hear the vowel sounds. This will help them in recognizing the difference in sounds. Make sure to praise their efforts to build confidence. The goal is to make learning fun and interactive while reinforcing their phonics skills.

Class Activity: Long Vowel Craft – Choose a long vowel sound – Draw an item with that sound – Could be a ‘cake’ for the ‘a’ sound or ‘beet’ for the ‘e’ sound – Share your craft with friends – Explain the vowel sound – Tell us why you chose ‘cake’ for the long ‘a’ or ‘beet’ for long ‘e’ | This activity is designed to help Kindergarten students recognize and understand long vowel sounds through a fun and interactive craft. Teachers should encourage students to think of words that contain the long vowel sounds and then choose one to illustrate. For example, they could draw a cake to represent the long ‘a’ sound or a beet for the long ‘e’ sound. After completing their drawings, each student will have the opportunity to present their craft to the class, explaining the long vowel sound in their word. This will help reinforce their understanding of long vowels in a memorable way. Possible variations of the activity could include using different materials for the craft, pairing students to work on a joint craft, or even creating a classroom display with all the crafts.

Review and Goodbye: Long Vowel Fun! – Celebrate our sorting success – Recall one long vowel word – For example, ‘cake’ or ‘bike’ – Long vowels say their name – Practice makes perfect – Keep practicing with family at home | As we wrap up today’s lesson on long vowels, take a moment to praise the students for their hard work in sorting and recognizing long vowel words. Engage the class by asking them to recall one long vowel word they learned today, reinforcing the concept that long vowels say their name. This helps solidify their understanding and allows for a quick review. Encourage them to continue practicing at home with their parents or guardians, making the connection between classroom learning and home activities. This will help them retain what they’ve learned and apply it in different contexts.