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Which subject	English
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Wh digraph
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Wh Digraph Adventure: An Engaging English Lesson for Kindergarten

Introduction: Welcoming Our Little Explorers!

Hello, friends! Today, we are going on a wild adventure to discover an exciting new sound in our English language—the wh digraph! Get ready to put on your explorer hats and use your imagination as we embark on this fun journey together!

The Wh Whistle: Bringing the Digraph to Life

Start the Lesson with a Whimsical Story

To kick off our lesson, let’s gather in a cozy circle and listen to a magical story about Whiskers the Whimsical Whale. This beautiful blue whale loves to explore the ocean and make new friends.

Story Prompt:

“Once upon a time, in a sparkling sea, there lived a whale named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to sing and dance with her fishy friends. Every day, she would swim through the waves, saying hello to all the colorful creatures…”

1. As I read, I will emphasize the "wh" sound when we say Whiskers’s name and all the other “wh” words that pop up in our tale!
2. Let’s listen carefully for words that start with wh—can you hear them? What sound do they make?

Getting Everyone Involved: Wh Digraph Chant

After the story, let’s create a fun chant together!

“Wh Wh Wh!
What do we see?
Whiskers the whale,
And her friends in the sea!
Wh Wh Wh!
What sound do you hear?
The wh digraph is music to our ears!”

Now, let’s act it out!

• Action: When we say wh, let’s wave our arms like we are swimming through the ocean!

Crafting with Wh Words

Whimsical Art Activity

Let’s gather our supplies and create our very own ocean scene featuring Whiskers and her friends!

1. Materials Needed:

   • Blue construction paper
   • Fish stickers or cut-outs
   • Crayons or markers
   • Glitter (optional for some sparkle!)

2. Instructions:

   • As you create your ocean scene, think of different wh words that we learned today.
   • Try to include at least 3 wh words in your art!
   • When everyone is finished, we can share our creations with the class!

Conclusion: Celebrating Our Wh Wh discoveries!

Let’s gather back in our circle and share our artwork and the wh words we discovered. Remember, every time we hear the wh sound, we’ll think of Whiskers the Whimsical Whale and all her wonderful adventures!

Great job, everyone! Let’s keep exploring and listening for the wh sound everywhere we go!