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Welcome to Short ‘i’ Sounds! – Learn about the short ‘i’ sound – ‘i’ as in ‘fish’, ‘pig’, ‘pin’ – Examples: ‘sit’, ‘hit’, ‘lip’ – Spotting short ‘i’ words – Look for ‘i’ in the middle of words – Practice with pictures – Match words to pictures in activity | This slide introduces the short ‘i’ sound to Kindergarten students, a fundamental concept in phonics. Start by explaining that the short ‘i’ sound is a common vowel sound in English, and it’s the sound that the letter ‘i’ makes in many words. Use visual aids like pictures of a fish, pig, and pin to illustrate the sound. Encourage the children to repeat the sound after you and to practice spotting the short ‘i’ in words. The activity will involve matching words containing the short ‘i’ sound to the correct pictures, reinforcing their understanding through a fun and interactive exercise. Make sure to articulate the sound clearly and to provide positive feedback as students begin to recognize and pronounce the short ‘i’ sound.

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 – Mimic the sound in your own voice – Practice the short ‘i’ sound! | This slide is designed to help Kindergarten students recognize and practice the short ‘i’ sound. Start by explaining that the short ‘i’ sound is like the ‘i’ in ‘fish’. Say a word clearly with the short ‘i’ sound and have the students listen. Then, ask them to repeat the word after you. This repetition will help them remember the sound and associate it with the words. Encourage them to say the words out loud, which will help with their pronunciation and recognition of the sound in different words. You can make this interactive by showing pictures that represent the words you are using for an engaging and visual connection.

Matching Game: Picture to Word – Observe the pictures carefully – Match words to the right picture – Listen for the short ‘i’ sound – Words like ‘fish’, ‘sit’, and ‘lip’ have the short ‘i’ sound. – Have fun choosing the correct word! | This slide is for a classroom activity designed to help Kindergarten students recognize the short ‘i’ sound in words and match them to corresponding pictures. Display various pictures on the screen and provide a list of words with both short ‘i’ and other vowel sounds. Guide the students to look at each picture and select the word from the list that correctly names the picture while focusing on the short ‘i’ sound. Reinforce the learning by repeating the words together and emphasizing the short ‘i’ sound. This activity will help students in phonemic awareness and word recognition. Possible words for the activity: fish, sit, lip, pin, and kit. Encourage students to explain why they chose each word to ensure understanding.

Practice Time: Writing with Short ‘i’ – Look at the given picture – Write the word with short ‘i’ – Words like ‘sit’, ‘lip’, ‘win’ have the short ‘i’ sound – Remember the short ‘i’ sound – Share your word with the class – Practice saying the word out loud before writing | This slide is designed for a class activity where students will practice identifying and writing words with the short ‘i’ sound. Show them a picture and ask them to write down the word that matches the picture using the short ‘i’ sound. Remind them that the short ‘i’ sound is like the ‘i’ in ‘fish’ or ‘wish’. Encourage them to say the word out loud to hear the short ‘i’ sound before writing it down. After they have written the word, ask them to share it with the class to reinforce their learning. Possible pictures could be a fish, a ship, or a kid. This will help them associate the sound with the letter and improve their phonetic skills.

Let’s Play a Game with Short ‘i’ Sounds! – Learn the short ‘i’ sound – Like in ‘fish’, ‘sit’, and ‘wig’ – Say the word for each picture – Look at the picture, what word comes to mind? – Earn points for correct words – Have fun and help your team win! – Cheer on friends and enjoy the game | This interactive game is designed to help Kindergarten students recognize and pronounce the short ‘i’ sound in words. Show pictures that represent words with the short ‘i’ sound, such as ‘fish’, ‘sit’, ‘wig’, etc. Encourage the children to say the words out loud when they see the pictures. Correct answers will contribute points to their team, fostering a friendly competitive environment. This activity not only reinforces phonetic skills but also promotes teamwork and class participation. Be prepared with a list of words and corresponding pictures, and keep score to announce the winning team at the end. Offer praise and encouragement throughout the game to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.

Class Activity: Short ‘i’ Bingo – Play Bingo with short ‘i’ words – Listen for words, cover matching picture – Get five in a row to win – Shout ‘Bingo!’ when you win – We’ll check the winning board together | This slide introduces a fun and interactive Bingo game to help Kindergarten students recognize and learn words with the short ‘i’ sound. Before starting the game, ensure each student has a Bingo card with pictures representing words with the short ‘i’ sound. As the teacher calls out words, students will listen and place a marker on the corresponding picture. The goal is to get five in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. When a student gets five in a row, they shout ‘Bingo!’ and the class will pause to verify the winning board. This activity reinforces listening skills, word recognition, and the concept of the short ‘i’ sound in a playful manner. Prepare a list of short ‘i’ words to call out during the game and have extra markers on hand for students to use. Celebrate each win to encourage participation and excitement about learning.

Review and Goodbye! – Celebrating our short ‘i’ sound learning – Share a new short ‘i’ word you learned – Did you learn ‘sit’, ‘lip’, or ‘wig’? – Practice the short ‘i’ sound at home – Try reading books or looking at pictures – Listen for the short ‘i’ sound daily – You might hear ‘it’ in ‘sit’ or ‘bit’ while you play | As we wrap up today’s lesson, it’s important to reinforce the learning by asking students to recall the new words they’ve learned that include the short ‘i’ sound. Encourage them to share with the class to build their confidence. Remind them to keep practicing at home, perhaps with their favorite storybooks or even by identifying objects around the house that have the short ‘i’ sound in their names. Reinforce the idea that learning can continue outside of the classroom by listening for the short ‘i’ sound in everyday conversations and during playtime. This will help solidify their understanding and recognition of the short ‘i’ sound in different contexts.