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Welcome to Rhyming Words! – Play with word sounds – Words with same starting sound – Like ‘cat’ and ‘cap’ both start with ‘c’ – Listen for the first sound – Hear the ‘mmm’ in ‘moon’ and ‘mouse’ – Practice with fun activities | This slide introduces the concept of rhyming and focuses on identifying the first sound in words, which is a foundational skill in phonological awareness for Pre-K students. Engage the children with a warm welcome and explain that they will be playing with the sounds that words make. Encourage them to think of words that have the same starting sound and emphasize the importance of listening carefully to the first sound they hear in a word. Incorporate fun activities and games where children can practice this skill, such as saying a word and asking them to find objects around the classroom that start with the same sound. This interactive approach will help them associate sounds with words and enhance their early reading skills.

Rhyming and First Sounds – What is rhyming? – Words that have the same ending sound. – Examples: cat, hat, bat – These words end with ‘-at’. – Focus on the first sound – The sound at the start of the word. – Practice with fun words! – We’ll say words and identify the starting sounds together. | Introduce the concept of rhyming to the students by explaining that rhyming words have the same ending sounds. Use simple, familiar words to illustrate this concept. After giving examples, shift the focus to the first sound of words. Emphasize the initial sounds by saying words aloud and having the children repeat them. Encourage the children to listen carefully and identify the first sound they hear in each word. Plan a variety of interactive activities where children can practice this skill, such as a ‘sound hunt’ in the classroom or matching games with objects that start with the same sound.

Listening for Sounds – We listen to sounds with our ears – Words start with different sounds – Practice listening for the first sound – For example, ‘cat’ starts with the ‘c’ sound – I’ll say a word; let’s find the first sound – When I say ‘dog’, we listen for the ‘d’ sound | This slide is designed to engage Pre-k students in an interactive listening activity to identify the first sound in a word. Begin by explaining that we use our ears to hear sounds and that every word has a starting sound. Encourage the children to listen carefully as you slowly say a word, and then together, identify the first sound of that word. Use common and simple words that the children are familiar with. This activity helps in developing phonemic awareness, which is crucial for early reading skills. Make sure to articulate words clearly and repeat the activity with different words to reinforce learning. Praise the children for their efforts to make the activity enjoyable and to encourage participation.

Matching Sounds Game – Play a game to match sounds – We’ll listen for the sound at the start of words – Say words from pictures together – Pictures help us connect sounds to words – Find words with the same first sound – Like ‘cat’ and ‘cap’ both start with the ‘c’ sound | This slide introduces a fun and interactive game designed for Pre-K students to identify the first sound in words, which is a foundational skill in phonemic awareness and a precursor to rhyming. Show pictures to the class and pronounce the words clearly, emphasizing the initial sound. Encourage the children to repeat after you. Then, guide them to listen for and recognize words that start with the same sound. This activity will help them in distinguishing sounds which is crucial for their reading and language development. Make sure to praise their efforts and correct gently, ensuring a positive learning experience.

First Sound Fun Time! – Look at pictures and say names – We’ll use objects like ‘apple’, ‘ant’, and ‘alligator’. – Listen for the first sound – The first sound of ‘ball’ is the ‘b’ sound. – Match words with the same start – ‘Cat’ and ‘car’ both start with the ‘c’ sound. – Practice with different objects – Try with items like ‘dog’, ‘doll’, and ‘door’. | This slide is designed to help Pre-k students identify the first sound in words, which is a foundational skill in phonemic awareness and a precursor to rhyming. Start by showing them pictures of familiar objects and saying the names aloud together. Encourage the children to listen closely to the initial sound of each word and then find pairs of words that start with the same sound. This activity can be done with various objects to ensure that students get plenty of practice. It’s a fun and interactive way to develop early reading skills. Make sure to articulate the first sound clearly and repeat the activity with different objects to reinforce learning.

Let’s Sing a Song! – Songs make remembering sounds fun – Sing about words’ first sounds – We’ll use a catchy tune to highlight sounds – Listen for the beginning sounds – Notice the sound each word starts with – Sing along and practice | This slide is designed to engage Pre-k students with a musical activity that helps them identify the first sound in words. The song should be simple, repetitive, and catchy to capture their attention and make the learning process enjoyable. As the song plays, emphasize the initial sounds of each word and encourage the children to listen closely. After listening to the song, invite the children to sing along, helping them to practice and reinforce their understanding of the first sounds. This activity not only aids in phonemic awareness but also in developing memory and auditory discrimination skills. Be prepared with a selection of songs that focus on different sounds and have a variety of props or visual aids to maintain engagement.

Class Activity: Sound Bingo – Let’s play Sound Bingo together! – Each student receives a bingo card – Cards have pictures, no words – Listen for words and match sounds – I’ll say a word, you listen to the first sound – Find the picture with the same starting sound – If you hear ‘cat’, find a picture that starts with ‘c’ | Sound Bingo is a fun and interactive game to help Pre-k students identify the first sound in words. Distribute the bingo cards with pictures to each student. Explain that there are no words on the cards, only pictures, to encourage them to focus on the sounds. As the teacher, you will say words out loud, and the students will have to listen carefully to the first sound of the word and then find a picture on their bingo card that starts with that sound. For example, if the word is ‘dog’, they will look for a picture that starts with the ‘d’ sound. This activity will help students with sound recognition and is also a great way to develop their listening skills. Have a variety of words ready to call out, and ensure they cover a range of different starting sounds. Celebrate with the students when they find the correct pictures, and encourage them to say the words and sounds out loud.