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Which subject	English
What topic	Letter sounds
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Letter Sounds

Objectives

• Students will identify and differentiate between various letter sounds.
• Students will practice recognizing letter sounds in simple words.
• Students will engage in interactive activities to reinforce their understanding of letter sounds.

Materials

• Flashcards with letters and corresponding images
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for individual practice
• Audio recordings of phonetic sounds (optional)
• Letter sound song (optional)

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)

Subject

English

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the National Standards for Reading Foundation Skills, emphasizing phonics and word recognition as foundational elements of literacy.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Sounds	5 mins	Start with a brief introduction to letter sounds. Use flashcards to show letters and ask students what sound each letter makes.
2	Interactive Sounds	10 mins	Group activity where students make sounds and identify letters. Use songs or clapping to reinforce sounds.
3	Guided Practice	5 mins	Distribute worksheets that focus on matching letters to pictures (e.g., A with apple). Circulate to assist students as needed.
4	Independent Practice	5 mins	Allow students to complete a short activity on their own, such as circling letter sounds in words or drawing objects that start with given letters.
5	Review and Closure	5 mins	Gather students for a quick review of the letters and sounds learned. Leave time for questions and clarify any confusing points.

Homework

• Assign students to complete a letter sound matching worksheet at home.
• Collect homework the next day without requesting students to present it in front of the class; instead, review it during individual assessments or feedback sessions.

Reflection

• At the end of the lesson, encourage students to share what letter sound they enjoyed learning about the most.
• Consider using exit tickets for feedback on their understanding before the next lesson.

Lesson script