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English · Pre-K

Notice Beginning Sounds

Children tune in to the very first sound of spoken words: they hear that moon starts with /m/, match and sort pictures that begin with the same sound, and blend a first sound with the rest of a word (/s/ ... un makes sun). Everything is spoken; letters come in the next course.

  • 3 lessons
  • About 40 minutes
  • First sounds check: 4 questions
  • Ways to answer: choose an answer, match pairs and sort into groups
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What learners will discover

  • Hear and say the first sound of a spoken word, such as /m/ in moon.
  • Match and sort pictures whose names begin with the same sound.
  • Blend a first sound with the rest of a word to say the word (/b/ ... at makes bat).

Lessons

  1. First sounds 4 steps2 practiceabout 13 min
  2. Same first sound 5 steps2 practiceabout 13 min
  3. Sound plus chunk 4 steps2 practiceabout 14 min
  4. First sounds check 4 questions at the end

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Games to practice with

  • Memory LanternsFlip glowing lanterns to find pairs that belong together.
  • Sound GardenListen closely and grow the garden: find the word that starts, rhymes or claps just right.
  • Story SequencerShuffle, sort and retell: put the picture cards in story order.

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