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Which subject	English
What topic	Phonics initial sound 't'
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Phonics Initial Sound 't'

Subject

English

Topic

Phonics Initial Sound 't'

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• To introduce students to the initial sound 't'.
• To help students identify words that begin with the sound 't'.
• To develop listening and speaking skills through phonics activities.
• To foster fine motor skills through letter writing practice.

Materials

• Flashcards with images of objects starting with the letter 't' (e.g., tiger, table, turtle)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Tactile letter 't' (sandpaper letters for tracing)
• Worksheets with pictures and letter tracing
• Audio recording of words starting with 't'
• Scissors and glue for cut-and-paste word activity

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Begin with a brief introduction to the letter 't'. Show items/flashcards starting with 't'. Discuss their sounds.
2	Listening Activity	5 minutes	Play an audio recording of words that start with 't'. Ask students to raise their hands when they hear the 't' sound.
3	Interactive Phonics	10 minutes	Engage students in a phonics game where they must identify words starting with 't' from a list read aloud.
4	Tracing and Writing	5 minutes	Provide tactile letters for tracing. Give worksheets for letter 't' and have students practice writing both upper and lower case.
5	Cut-and-Paste Activity	5 minutes	Distribute images of items that start with 't'. Students cut and paste them onto a 't' collage poster.
6	Conclusion and Review	2 minutes	Recap the letter 't' and the words learned. Reinforce good listening and participation.

Assessment

• Observe students' participation during activities.
• Review worksheets and collages for understanding and engagement.

Homework

• Provide a worksheet with various pictures. Students should circle the images that start with the letter 't'. Collect and check homework without asking students to present it in front of the class.

Curriculum Link

This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum for early years, focusing on phonics and early reading skills. It promotes listening, speaking, and early literacy development.

Lesson script