| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| What topic | Letter sounds |
| Quantity | 1 |
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To engage young learners in the concept of letter sounds through a fun and interactive introduction.
Begin the lesson by gathering the children in a circle on the carpet. Present them with the colorful letter chart and explain that today, they're going to explore the sounds that letters make.
Reveal the “Mystery Letter Sound Box” — a decorated box filled with toys or items that represent different letter sounds. Tell the children that they’re going to be detectives, discovering the secret sounds of letters!
Select the first item from the box (let’s say an “apple”). Hold it high so everyone can see and ask:
Next, ask:
Pick a few more items from the box — each representing different letters (like “ball” for B, “cat” for C, etc.). Each time, repeat the process of revealing the item, identifying it, and connecting it to the letter sound.
Encourage the children to join in by mimicking the sounds after you, fostering a fun atmosphere of teamwork.
Wrap up the introduction by telling the class they’re going to become "letter sound superheroes" today, using their new powers to read and write.
Play a short phonics song about letters and sounds to wrap up the introduction, allowing them to dance and sing along to reinforce learning in a playful way.
This engaging beginning will not only introduce letter sounds but also create excitement and boost confidence in young learners as they embark on their journey to reading!