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Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Phonics
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Phonics Fun: Let’s Explore Sounds!

Objective

Today, we will embark on a phonics adventure! We will learn about the sounds that letters make, and how they come together to create words. By the end of the lesson, you'll feel like a sound superhero!

Introduction: The Phonics Mystery Box 🎁

Setting the Scene

Welcome, Super Sounds Squad! Today, we have a special mystery box in the classroom. Inside, there are some magical cards with letters on them! But first, we need to solve the Phonics Mystery!

Engage the Students

1. Gather Around: Have the students sit in a circle on the carpet.
2. Present the Mystery Box: Show the decorated box and let their imaginations run wild.
3. Exciting Question: Ask, "What do you think is inside this box? Could it be letters that have secret sounds?"

Reveal the Contents

• Open the Mystery Box: Slowly pull out the cards one by one, showing each letter clearly.
• Name the Letters: As you reveal each card, ask the students to shout out the letter and its sound. For example:
  • "Here’s the letter 'B'! What sound does 'B' make?"
  • (Students respond: “Buh!”)

Sound Action Game

• Sound Action: When they identify a sound correctly, they get to do an action. For the letter 'B', they can pretend they are bouncing a ball; for 'S', they can sway side to side like a snake!
• Encourage Participation: Let each child have a turn with a letter card. This keeps the energy high and engages everyone.

Transition to Lesson

After introducing a few letters and their sounds, explain that we will play fun games and do activities to help us learn even more sounds today.

Closing Hook

"Are you ready to become the best sound superheroes you can be? Let’s dive into our phonics adventure and discover the magical world of words together!"

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This engaging beginning sets a lively tone for the lesson and prepares young learners to focus on phonics in a fun, interactive way.