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Welcome to Short ‘i’ Sounds! – Learn about the short ‘i’ sound – ‘i’ as in ‘fish’, ‘sit’, ‘pin’ – It sounds like ‘ih’ and is in many words! – Practice finding the short ‘i’ – We’ll listen for ‘i’ in different words – Match words with pictures – Find the ‘i’ word for each picture we see | This slide introduces the short ‘i’ sound to Pre-K students, which is a fundamental concept in phonics. Start by explaining the sound and providing clear examples like ‘fish’, ‘sit’, and ‘pin’. Use visual aids like pictures of these items to help students associate the sound with the letter. During practice, emphasize listening for the short ‘i’ sound in words and encourage students to repeat after you. For the matching activity, provide pictures and words so students can connect the sound to the correct word. This interactive approach will help them remember the sound and recognize it in other words.

Listening to the Short ‘i’ Sound – Listen for the short ‘i’ sound – I’ll say a word with short ‘i’ – Like in ‘sit’, ‘lip’, or ‘wig’ – Listen and repeat after me – Echo the words to learn the sound – Practice the short ‘i’ sound! | This slide is designed to help Pre-k students recognize and practice the short ‘i’ sound in words. Start by saying words that contain the short ‘i’ sound clearly and slowly, such as ‘sit’, ‘lip’, and ‘wig’. Have the students listen carefully and then repeat the words after you. Encourage them to articulate the sound and recognize how it is used in different words. This repetition will help them associate the sound with the letter ‘i’ and improve their phonetic skills. Make sure to praise their efforts and correct gently if they struggle with the sound.

Short ‘i’ Matching Game – Look at each picture carefully – Find the word with short ‘i’ – Words like ‘sit’, ‘lip’, ‘win’ have the short ‘i’ sound – Choose the matching word – Example: ‘fish’ or ‘fosh’? – For a picture of a fish, the word ‘fish’ has the short ‘i’ sound | This slide is for a class activity designed to help Pre-k students recognize the short ‘i’ sound in words. Display pictures and have corresponding words with both short ‘i’ and other vowel sounds. Guide the students to choose the word that contains the short ‘i’ sound that matches the picture. Use clear, simple images that represent common words they are likely to know. For example, show a picture of a fish and ask if ‘fish’ or ‘fosh’ matches the picture. This activity will help students associate the short ‘i’ sound with the correct visual representation, reinforcing their phonetic understanding and vocabulary.

Practice with Pictures: Match the Word – Look at each picture carefully – Say the names of the items aloud – Match words to the right picture – Words like ‘fish’, ‘ship’, ‘mitt’, and ‘grin’ – Drag the short ‘i’ word to the image – Use your mouse or finger to drag ‘fish’ to the picture of a fish | This slide is an interactive activity designed to help Pre-k students associate words with pictures, focusing on the short ‘i’ sound. Display pictures of items like a fish, a ship, a mitt, and a grin. Encourage the students to observe each picture and pronounce the name of the item together as a class. Then, ask them to find and drag the word with the short ‘i’ sound that matches the picture on the screen or printed worksheet. This activity will reinforce their understanding of the short ‘i’ sound and help them with word recognition. Make sure to assist students who may struggle with dragging and dropping the words, and praise them for their efforts to create a positive learning experience.

Let’s Write: Short ‘i’ Sound Words – Receive your worksheet with pictures – Look at each picture carefully – Think about what each picture shows – Write the word with short ‘i’ sound – Words like ‘sit’, ‘lip’, ‘wig’ have the short ‘i’ sound – Match the word to the right picture – Make sure the word fits the picture | This slide is for a class activity focused on writing words with the short ‘i’ sound. Distribute worksheets with various pictures to the students. Each picture will represent a word with the short ‘i’ sound, such as ‘fish’, ‘ship’, ‘mitt’, and ‘grin’. Encourage the students to say the word out loud before writing it to ensure they’ve identified the short ‘i’ sound correctly. Monitor the class as they work, offering help as needed. After completing the worksheet, review the answers as a class to reinforce the lesson. This activity will help students associate the short ‘i’ sound with the corresponding words and images, enhancing their phonetic skills and vocabulary.

Class Activity: Short ‘i’ Bingo – Play Bingo with short ‘i’ words – Listen for words with short ‘i’ sound – Cover the matching picture – Yell ‘Bingo!’ when all covered | This interactive Bingo game is designed to help Pre-k students recognize and differentiate the short ‘i’ sound in words. Prepare Bingo cards with pictures representing short ‘i’ words (e.g., ‘fish’, ‘ship’, ‘pig’, ‘sit’). As you call out words, students will listen for the short ‘i’ sound and cover the corresponding picture on their cards. This activity reinforces phonemic awareness and provides a fun way for students to engage with the material. Possible variations of the game could include using different words for each student, playing in small groups, or providing a prize for the winner to increase motivation.