Overview
This lesson focused on learning the letters A and T, their sounds, how to recognize and write them, and blending them to form words, with activities, songs, and games.
Letter A
- The word "apple" and "alligator" both start with the letter A.
- Uppercase A and lowercase a look different but make the same sound.
- The sound for A is "a" as in "apple" and "alligator".
- Practice making the A sound: "a says ah".
- Activities included identifying A among other letters and blending sounds.
Letter T
- The word "turtle" and "toothbrush" both start with the letter T.
- The sound for T is "t" as in "turtle" and "toothbrush".
- Practice making the T sound: point finger near mouth and move away.
- Activities included identifying words starting with T and blending sounds.
Blending Sounds
- Combine A and T to make the word "at".
- Practice sounding out and reading the word "at".
- Read a story where the word "at" appears often (cat and his mat).
Writing Letters
- Practice writing uppercase A: down, down, across.
- Practice writing lowercase a: circle, down.
- Practice writing uppercase T: down, across the top.
- Practice writing lowercase t: down, across the middle.
Rhyming and Syllables
- Rhyming words sound the same at the end, e.g., cat and hat.
- Practice counting syllables in words by clapping.
Songs and Games
- Sang songs like "Row Row Row Your Boat" and "Tiny Tim" to reinforce letter sounds.
- Played games to identify letters, sounds, and rhymes.
Emotional Skills
- It's okay to feel sad or have big feelings; talking and deep breaths can help.
- Encouraged kids to keep trying and be proud of their efforts.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Uppercase — the "big" version of a letter (A, T).
- Lowercase — the "small" version of a letter (a, t).
- Rhyming — words that have the same ending sound.
- Syllable — a single, unbroken sound of a spoken word.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Practice writing uppercase and lowercase A and T.
- Review and sound out simple words like "at".
- Try finding and clapping out syllables in your name.
- Practice noticing and creating rhymes.