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Welcome to Short ‘o’ Sounds! – Greet our little explorers – Learn about the letter ‘o’ – The letter ‘o’ has a special short sound like in ‘pot’ – Discover short ‘o’ sound words – Words like ‘dog’, ‘log’, ‘pot’, and ‘top’ have the short ‘o’ sound – Match words with pictures – We’ll look at pictures and choose the word with the short ‘o’ sound | 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 lesson. Explain that the letter ‘o’ can make a short sound, which is different from its name. Use simple words that they are likely familiar with to illustrate the short ‘o’ sound. Incorporate visual aids with pictures representing words with the short ‘o’ sound and encourage the children to match the words to the correct pictures. This activity will help reinforce their understanding of the sound and its usage in words. Make sure to speak clearly and repeat the words several times, allowing the children to follow along and practice the pronunciation.

Exploring the Short ‘o’ Sound – What is the short ‘o’ sound? – It’s the ‘o’ in ‘octopus’, ‘pot’, and ‘top’. – Practice saying /R/ together – Repeat after me: /R/ – /R/ – /R/! – Find words with short ‘o’ – Think of ‘dog’, ‘log’, ‘frog’. Can you say more? – Match words to pictures | Introduce the short ‘o’ sound to the class by comparing it to the ‘o’ in familiar words like ‘octopus’. Have the children practice the sound several times in unison to help them remember it. Then, encourage them to brainstorm other words that contain the short ‘o’ sound, providing guidance and praise for their efforts. Finally, prepare a matching activity with pictures and words for the next class to reinforce the concept. This interactive approach helps children connect sounds to written letters and enhances their phonemic awareness, a crucial skill in early reading development.

Matching Game: Find the Short ‘o’ Sound – Look at each picture carefully – Listen for the short ‘o’ sound – Words like ‘pot’, ‘dog’, and ‘top’ have the short ‘o’ sound – Thumbs up for the right picture – Have fun matching sounds to pictures | This slide is for a fun and interactive matching game designed to help Pre-k students recognize the short ‘o’ sound in words. Display pictures that represent words with the short ‘o’ sound and some that do not. Encourage the children to observe each picture and say the word it represents out loud, listening for the short ‘o’ sound. When they identify a picture that matches the sound, they should give a thumbs up. This activity will help them associate the sound with the visual representation of the word, reinforcing their phonemic awareness. Possible pictures could include a dog, a pot, a log, a top, and a sun. The sun should not receive a thumbs up as it does not contain the short ‘o’ sound.

Practice Time: Short ‘o’ Sound – Look at words with short ‘o’ – Say words aloud together – Listen for the short ‘o’ sound – Does ‘pot’ sound like ‘hot’? That’s the short ‘o’! – Repeat: pot, dog, frog – Can you hear the ‘o’ in ‘dog’ and ‘frog’? It’s the same sound as in ‘pot’! | This slide is for a class activity focused on recognizing and pronouncing the short ‘o’ sound. Display words with the short ‘o’ and images corresponding to them. Guide the students to say the words out loud, emphasizing the short ‘o’ sound. Encourage them to repeat after you to practice the correct pronunciation. Use hand gestures or visual aids to help them associate the sound with the letter ‘o’. For the activity, you can have students identify objects in the classroom with the short ‘o’ sound, draw items that have the short ‘o’ in their name, or even play a short ‘o’ sound bingo game.

Let’s Find the Short ‘o’ Sound – Worksheet with pictures & words – Draw lines to short ‘o’ words – Connect the dot to ‘pot’, ‘dog’, not ‘cat’ – Not every word has short ‘o’ – Words like ‘log’ have the short ‘o’ sound, but ‘lake’ does not. – Focus on lowercase letters | This slide introduces a class activity for Pre-K students to help them recognize the short ‘o’ sound in words. Provide a worksheet with various pictures and words written in lowercase. Students will draw lines from pictures to the corresponding words that contain the short ‘o’ sound. It’s crucial to remind them that not all words will have this sound. For example, ‘pot’ and ‘dog’ have the short ‘o’ sound, but ‘cat’ does not. This activity will enhance their phonemic awareness and ability to distinguish between different vowel sounds. Encourage students to say the words out loud as they connect them to reinforce the sound. Prepare to assist students who may struggle with identifying the correct words and provide positive reinforcement throughout the activity.

Class Activity: Short ‘o’ Bingo – We’re playing Bingo with short ‘o’ words! – Listen for words with the short ‘o’ sound – Cover the matching picture on your card – Shout ‘Bingo!’ when all pictures are covered | This activity 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’). As you call out words, students will listen for the short ‘o’ sound and cover the corresponding picture on their Bingo card. This game encourages active listening and reinforces phonemic awareness. Possible variations of the game could include using different words for each student, playing in small groups, or having students take turns calling out the words. Ensure that all students understand the rules and the objective of the game before starting.

Celebrating Our Short ‘o’ Sound Mastery – Congratulations on mastering short ‘o’! – You are now short ‘o’ experts! – Time for a well-deserved applause – Clap your hands for your achievements – Keep practicing your short ‘o’ words! – Try reading more short ‘o’ words at home | This slide is meant to congratulate the students on their hard work and success in learning the short ‘o’ sound. It’s important to celebrate their progress to build confidence and reinforce their learning. Encourage the children to give themselves a round of applause to acknowledge their effort. Remind them that practice is key to retaining what they’ve learned, and suggest that they continue to read and identify short ‘o’ words both in class and at home. This positive reinforcement helps to instill a love for learning and pride in their accomplishments.