aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 2
What topic	Phonics baseline assessment
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Welcome to Our Phonics Adventure! 🚀

Introduction

Hello, Year 2 superstars! 🌟 Today, we're going to embark on an exciting journey through the world of phonics. Phonics is the magical key that helps us read and write words. Are you ready to discover the sounds that make up our language? Let’s get started!

The Magic Box 📦

To kick off our lesson, let’s use our Magic Box! In this box, we have some special items that will help us learn about phonics.

What You Will Need:

• A small box (or bag)
• A selection of items that begin with different sounds (e.g., a toy car, a ball, an apple, a book)

Activity Steps:

1. Show and Tell: I will place one item at a time from our Magic Box on the table. When I show you an item, I want you to think about the first sound you hear in its name.

2. Sound Hunt: Let’s listen carefully! What sound does the item make when we say its name? For example, if I show you an apple, we hear the sound "a."

3. Guess the Item: After I show an item, you will take turns guessing the item by saying what sound it starts with.

Example:

• If I show you the ball, you might say, “B!”

4. Chant Together: Each time we identify a sound, we’ll create a fun chant! Let’s make it exciting: “B for Ball, let’s have a ball!” 🎉

Why This Matters

Understanding sounds is essential for reading and writing. When you know the sounds of letters and how they blend together, you can become a fantastic reader! 📚

Evaluate Our Learning:

At the end of our adventure, we will visit a special phonics assessment station where you will show what you've learned. Remember, this is just a fun way to see how far you've come with your phonics skills!

Conclusion

Phonics can be fun and engaging, just like a treasure hunt! Let’s keep our minds open and ready to learn, and dive into our phonics adventure together. Ready, set, let’s find those sounds! 🎈

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Teacher’s Note: Use the Magic Box items to engage students actively. Encourage them to be enthusiastic about discovering phonics!