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| Which subject | Reading |
| What topic | |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Preschool / Nursery |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Introduction to Letters and Sounds
Preschool / Nursery (Ages 3-5)
Reading
20 Students
This lesson aligns with the Early Learning Standards as required by the U.S. Department of Education, focusing on language, literacy, and cognitive development.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 Minutes | Welcome students and introduce the topic of letters. Engage them with a brief discussion about the importance of letters. |
| 2 | Alphabet Flashcards | 10 Minutes | Use alphabet flashcards to introduce each letter. Highlight the sound of each letter and encourage students to repeat after you. |
| 3 | Read Aloud | 10 Minutes | Read a picture book that incorporates key vocabulary words. Encourage students to point out letters and sounds they recognize. |
| 4 | Letter Sorting | 5 Minutes | Divide students into small groups. Provide bins with letters and pictures. Instruct them to sort the items by beginning sounds or letters. |
| 5 | Individual Activity | 5 Minutes | Distribute a worksheet for students to practice identifying letters and matching them with pictures. Support them as needed. |
| 6 | Review and Close | 5 Minutes | Recap what was learned during the lesson, and encourage students to share one new letter or sound they learned. Briefly explain homework without presentations. |
Students will be given worksheets to practice their letters and sounds at home. Parents are encouraged to support their children, but students will not be required to present their homework in front of the class the following day.
Informal assessment through observation during group activities and completion of homework worksheets to ensure understanding of the concepts taught.
After the lesson, consider what worked well and what could be improved for future sessions. Collect feedback from students (if appropriate) to gauge their understanding and enjoyment of the lesson.