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Which subject	Literature
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
What topic	Phonemic awareness
Quantity	1
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Phonemic Awareness: "Silly Sound Safari!"

Introduction

Welcome to our exciting adventure, "Silly Sound Safari!" Today, we will embark on a journey through the wonderful world of sounds. We will listen, play, and explore together to discover how letters make different sounds, just like animals in the wild!

Lesson Start

Gather Around the "Safari Zone"

1. Create a Cozy Space: Arrange a circle with soft cushions or a colorful rug to form our "Safari Zone." This is where our adventure begins!

2. Introduce the Theme: Show a picture of a cute safari animal, like a lion or an elephant. Say, "Look at this amazing lion! Listen to its sound: 'Roar!'" Allow the children to mimic the sound together.

Activity: "Animal Sound Parade"

Step 1: Sound Exploration

• Ask Questions:
  • "What sound does a cat make? Can you show me?"
  • "What sound do we hear when a dog barks?"

Step 2: Matching Sounds with Animals

• Animal Cards: Prepare cards with pictures of different animals (e.g., cow, duck, sheep) and their corresponding sounds.
• Play a Game: Hold up an animal card and have the children make the sound together. Encourage them to listen closely to the sounds and help each other identify them.

Step 3: Letter Linking

• Connect Sounds with Letters:
  • After making sounds, ask, "What letter do you think starts the sound of 'moo'?"
  • Show the letter "M" and say, "M makes the 'mmm' sound, just like a cow's moo!"

Conclusion

Bringing It All Together

As our "Silly Sound Safari" comes to an end, gather the children back in the circle. Recap the sounds they learned and the letters that match them.

Encouragement for Home

Invite children to go home and explore their own "Animal Sound Safari" with their families! They can find animals around them, make sounds, and even draw their favorite animals with their matching letters.

End Note

Remember, little explorers, every sound we make is part of the fun world of letters and words! Keep listening and playing with sounds, and you will be amazing readers before you know it! 🌟