aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	English
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Initial phonics
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Welcome to Phonics Fun!

Introduction to Initial Sounds 🎶

Objective: Today, we’re going to start discovering the magical world of sounds! We’ll learn about initial phonics and how every word has a special starting sound.

Setting the Scene 🌍

Materials Needed:

• A colourful storybook.
• A big picture chart of objects and animals with their names.
• Flashcards with letters of the alphabet.
• Craft supplies (markers, paper, glue).

The Lesson Begins with a Song! 🎵

Let’s kick off our phonics adventure with a fun song! Gather around in a circle and sing:

(To the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")

Phonics, phonics, let’s explore,  
Words and sounds, there are so many more!  
Every letter has a sound to say,  
Help us learn them, every day!  
A is for apple, B is for ball,  
Let’s say the sounds, together, that's all!  

Discussion Time 💬

After the song, ask the children:

• "Can anyone tell me what sound they hear at the beginning of 'apple'?"
• "What else can we think of that starts with 'A'?"

Encourage them to shout out different words. Help them connect the sounds they are hearing to the letters of the alphabet.

Storytime Adventure 📚

Pick up a colourful storybook and read a short, engaging story aloud. Make sure to pause at key words that have clear initial sounds (like 'cat', 'dog', 'ball').

Questions to Ask:

• "What’s the first sound you hear in 'cat'?"
• "Can you think of another animal that starts with that sound?"

Craft Activity ✂️

Now it’s time to get crafty! Give each child some paper to draw their favourite object or animal that starts with a letter sound you’ve discussed.

• After they finish, invite them to share their creation with the class.
• As they share, encourage them to say the initial sound of their drawing out loud!

Conclusion 🎉

Wrap up the lesson with a fun recap where everyone can shout out the initial sounds together. Remind them how every word starts with a special sound, and they’ve just taken their first steps in the amazing journey of learning phonics!

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End of the Lesson

Don’t forget to smile and celebrate all the effort the children put into their sound discoveries today!