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Which subject	English
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
What topic	Phonics
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Fun with Phonics: A Magical Adventure

Introduction to the Lesson

Welcome to our exciting world of phonics, little explorers! Today, we are going to embark on a magical adventure through the land of sounds. Are you ready? Grab your imaginary explorer hats and let’s set off on a journey to discover the wonders of letters and sounds!

Setting the Scene

Storytime: The Phonics Enchanted Forest

To begin our lesson, let’s gather in a circle and listen to a short story about the "Phonics Enchanted Forest."

Once upon a time, in a magical forest, each letter of the alphabet lived in its special tree. The trees whispered sounds to each other, creating melodious tunes. One sunny day, a brave little 'A' decided to invite all the letters to a grand party! But the letters were too shy to come, so they needed our help to sound out their names and join the fun!

Questions to Ponder

After the story, let’s think about these important questions:

• What sound does the letter 'A' make?
• Can you come up with a word that starts with 'A'?

Engaging Activity: Sound Hunt

Now, let’s turn our adventure into a fun game called Sound Hunt!

1. Materials Needed:

   • Alphabet flashcards (one for each letter)
   • A basket or bag for collecting items

2. Instructions:

   • I’m going to call out a letter and all of you will find something in the classroom or from your bags that starts with that letter.
   • For example, if I say 'B', you might find a button, a book, or even a blue toy!
   • When everyone is ready, we will gather in a circle again and share what we found, focusing on the sounds each object makes.

Conclusion

As we wrap up our phonics adventure today, let’s remember that every letter has its own special sound, just like every explorer has their own special story. Every time we learn new sounds, we are one step closer to reading the enchantment hidden in books!

Let’s chant together: "Phonics is fun, phonics is cool, learning our letters makes us feel like a school!"

Follow-Up

Remember, little explorers, every day is a new chance to discover more sounds and words. Tomorrow, we’ll set out to explore more letters as we continue our quest into the magical world of phonics!