Explores consonants as 'blocked' sounds where lips, teeth, or tongues stop the airflow.
A comprehensive Pre-K sequence focused on mastering the short /e/ sound and distinguishing it from other vowels. Includes articulatory practice, minimal pair discrimination, word family exploration, and a final certification showcase.
Students demonstrate their learning by picking a 'mystery object' from a bag and identifying the vowel sound for the class. They receive a 'Vowel Expert' sticker or certificate. This validates their progress in phonemic awareness.
Colorful and professional certificates for students who demonstrate mastery of all five short vowel sounds.
A game-based phonics sequence for Pre-K students focused on discriminating and blending the short /i/ sound using the 'Iggy Iguana' character and 'itchy' tactile cues.
Students work in stations to sort a mix of pictures representing all five short vowel sounds. Teachers rotate to provide targeted feedback on difficult comparisons. This mastery-based lesson ensures retention of previous sequences.
Celebration slides for the final vowel showcase, encouraging students to demonstrate their phonemic awareness skills.
