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Welcome to Short ‘o’ Sounds! – Greet our little explorers – Today’s sound adventure – We’re focusing on the letter ‘o’ and its sound. – Practice saying ‘o’ – Repeat after me: ‘o’, ‘o’, ‘o’! – ‘o’ as in ‘octopus’ – Like the ‘o’ in ‘octopus’, ‘pot’, and ‘top’. | This slide is designed to introduce Pre-k students to the short ‘o’ sound in a fun and engaging way. Start with a warm greeting to make the children feel excited about the day’s lesson. Explain that they will be going on a ‘sound adventure’, which involves exploring the different sounds that the letter ‘o’ can make. Encourage the children to practice saying the ‘o’ sound out loud, using the word ‘octopus’ as an example. Emphasize the short ‘o’ sound and provide additional examples like ‘pot’ and ‘top’ to help them recognize the sound in other words. The goal is to make the learning experience interactive and enjoyable, setting the stage for further activities involving the short ‘o’ sound.

Meet the Short ‘o’ Sound – Short ‘o’ as in ‘octopus’ – The ‘o’ in ‘octopus’ is short and not long – Hear it in ‘hot’, ‘hop’, ‘top’ – Words like ‘hot’, ‘hop’, ‘top’, and ‘stop’ have the short ‘o’ sound – Practice saying the short ‘o’ – We’ll say the sound together and learn how it feels – Find words with the short ‘o’ – Look around and pick out words that have the short ‘o’ sound in them | This slide introduces the short ‘o’ sound to Pre-K students. Start by explaining that the short ‘o’ sound is the one they hear in words like ‘octopus’ and ‘hot’. Give more examples such as ‘hop’, ‘top’, and ‘stop’ to illustrate the sound. Engage the class by practicing the sound together, ensuring they understand how to articulate it. Then, encourage the students to find and say words that contain the short ‘o’ sound. This could be turned into a fun classroom activity where students can look in books or around the classroom for words with the short ‘o’ sound and share them with the class.

Listening Game: Short ‘o’ Sound – Listen to the teacher say words – Thumbs up for short ‘o’ sound – ‘log’ has short ‘o’, show thumbs up – Thumbs down for no short ‘o’ – ‘cat’ doesn’t, show thumbs down – Practice with ‘log’, ‘cat’, ‘rock’ – ‘rock’ has short ‘o’, thumbs up again | This interactive listening game is designed to help Pre-k students recognize the short ‘o’ sound in spoken words. As the teacher, you will say words out loud, and students will respond with thumbs up if they hear the short ‘o’ sound or thumbs down if they don’t. Before starting, demonstrate the short ‘o’ sound and show examples of the thumbs up/down gesture. Encourage students to listen carefully and participate. After the game, review the words and discuss why ‘log’ and ‘rock’ had the short ‘o’ sound while ‘cat’ did not. This activity helps students develop phonemic awareness, which is crucial for reading and spelling.

Short ‘o’ Word Hunt – Learn the short ‘o’ sound – It sounds like ‘ah’ as in ‘pot’ – Help find short ‘o’ words – I’ll show words, spot the ones with ‘ah’ sound – Examples: ‘dog’, ‘mop’, ‘frog’ – ‘dog’ not ‘dug’, ‘mop’ not ‘map’, ‘frog’ not ‘frug’ – Listen and repeat the words | This slide is designed to engage Pre-k students in a fun and interactive ‘word hunt’ to identify words with the short ‘o’ sound. Start by introducing the sound and providing examples. Then, show a list of words and have the students pick out the ones with the short ‘o’ sound. Use visual aids and props if possible to make the activity more engaging. Encourage the students to say the words out loud to reinforce the sound and its recognition. This activity will help them differentiate between the short ‘o’ sound and other vowel sounds. Make sure to praise their efforts and correct gently if they make mistakes.

Matching Game: Short ‘o’ Sounds – Match words to pictures – ‘Sock’ has a short ‘o’ sound – Which word sounds like ‘sock’? – Find the matching word – Let’s match them together! – We’ll do it as a class activity | This slide is for a class activity to help students recognize and match words with the short ‘o’ sound to corresponding pictures. Display various pictures and have the words written on separate cards. Encourage the children to say the word out loud and listen for the short ‘o’ sound as in ‘sock’. Guide them to select the word that matches the picture shown. This interactive activity will reinforce their understanding of the short ‘o’ sound and help them associate it with the correct words. Possible variations of the activity could include matching games with physical cards, interactive whiteboard activities, or a fun ‘find and circle’ worksheet with words and pictures.

Short ‘o’ Craft Time – Let’s create a short ‘o’ collage – Choose pictures with short ‘o’ sound – Look for objects like ‘dog’, ‘log’, ‘pot’ – Glue them on your paper – Show the short ‘o’ words you found | This activity is designed to help Pre-k students recognize and understand the short ‘o’ sound through a fun and interactive craft. Provide magazines or printed pictures and have students search for images that represent words with the short ‘o’ sound, such as ‘dog’, ‘frog’, ‘sock’, or ‘clock’. Encourage them to cut out the pictures and glue them onto a piece of paper to create a collage. This visual and hands-on approach aids in reinforcing phonemic awareness. As they work, walk around the room to assist and discuss the words they’ve chosen. Prepare to praise their efforts and correct gently if they’ve chosen a word that doesn’t contain the short ‘o’ sound.

Sing the Short ‘o’ Song – Learn the short ‘o’ sound – Sing to a nursery rhyme tune – Like ‘Baa, Baa, Black Sheep’ or ‘Twinkle, Twinkle’ – Follow along with me – Singing makes it memorable – Helps us recall the sound better | This slide is designed to engage Pre-k students with the short ‘o’ sound through a fun and interactive singing activity. Choose a familiar nursery rhyme tune such as ‘Baa, Baa, Black Sheep’ or ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ to ensure the children can easily follow along. Encourage them to listen and repeat the short ‘o’ sound. Emphasize the importance of singing as a tool for memory retention. The activity should be lively and enjoyable, fostering a positive learning environment. Be prepared with clear instructions and a demonstration to lead the students in song. This will help them associate the sound with the fun of singing, aiding in their phonetic development.

Class Activity: Short ‘o’ Bingo – Let’s play Bingo with short ‘o’ words! – Listen for words with the short ‘o’ sound – Cover the picture when you hear it For example, ‘pot’, ‘dog’, ‘log’ – Shout ‘Bingo!’ when all pictures are covered | This interactive Bingo game is designed to help Pre-k students recognize and differentiate the short ‘o’ sound in words. Prepare Bingo cards with pictures representing short ‘o’ words (e.g., pot, dog, log, top, mop). As you call out words, students will listen for the short ‘o’ sound and cover the corresponding picture on their Bingo card. This activity not only reinforces phonemic awareness but also provides a fun and engaging way for students to practice their listening skills. Be ready with a list of short ‘o’ words to call out during the game. Have small prizes or stickers for students who win, and encourage everyone to participate and support their classmates.

Review and Goodbye: Short ‘o’ Sound – Celebrating our short ‘o’ discoveries – Share one short ‘o’ word you learned – For example, ‘pot’, ‘dog’, or ‘top’ – Listen for short ‘o’ in your world – You might hear it at home or outside! – Keep practicing the short ‘o’ sound! | As we wrap up today’s lesson, take a moment to celebrate the children’s success in identifying words with the short ‘o’ sound. Encourage each child to think of one word they learned today that includes the short ‘o’ sound and share it with the class. This reinforces their learning and gives them a sense of accomplishment. Remind them to keep their ears open for this sound in conversations, at home, or during storytime. This ongoing listening exercise will help solidify their understanding of the short ‘o’ sound in different contexts. As a parting activity, you can sing a short song or do a chant with words that have the short ‘o’ sound to make the learning experience memorable.