Sound Sprint Teacher Guide
CKLA Skills 3 • Week 1 10-Min Intervention
Sound Sprint Teacher Guide
Target: /m/, /a/, /t/, /d/
Group Size: 3–5 Students
Target Skills Letter-sound match ('m', 'a', 't', 'd') & 2-3 phoneme blending.
Core Routine Tap sound, slide arrow, read continuous CVC words.
Materials Needed Sound mats, counters/chips, letter tiles, sprint worksheet.
1
Rapid Phoneme Warm-Up (Oral Blending & Segmenting)
Min 0:00 – 2:00
Teacher Talk: "Listen to my secret sounds. Put them together to make a word!"
Blending (Teacher → Student):
- "/m/ ... /a/ ... /t/ → What word?" (mat)
- "/a/ ... /t/ → What word?" (at)
- "/d/ ... /a/ ... /d/ → What word?" (dad)
Segmenting (Arm Tap Gesture):
Shoulder = first sound, elbow = middle, wrist = final sound.
"Say mad. Tap it: /m/ - /a/ - /d/!"
2
Letter-Sound Rapid Flash & Articulation Anchors
Min 2:00 – 4:00
Action: Flash letter cards m, a, t, d. Students say: Letter name, picture anchor, crisp sound.
m /m/ Rub tummy ("mmm")
a /a/ Open jaw ("ah")
t /t/ Tongue tap ("t")
d /d/ Drum taps ("d")
Error Buster: Clip stop sounds! Keep /t/ and /d/ clipped (not "tuh" or "duh"). Keep /m/ continuous.
3
Touch & Slide Blending Routine (Sound Mat Practice)
Min 4:00 – 8:00
3-Step Blending Sequence:
- Touch & Say: Touch each letter button (/m/ ... /a/ ... /t/).
- Slide: Sweep finger across arrow without stopping voice ("mmmaaat").
- Read Fast: Say the word naturally ("mat!").
Sprint Words:
am • at
mat • mad
dad • dam
Choral to Solo: Do 2 words together as a group, then call on each child to blend one word individually.
4
Quick Dictation & Progress Check (Sprint Worksheet)
Min 8:00 – 10:00
Students use the Sprint Check Worksheet. Teacher dictates:
1. Sound Identification Check:
Say: "Circle the letter for /m/." Then /a/, /t/, /d/.
2. Fast Read & Star:
Student touches sound dots and reads 2 target words aloud.
Quick Tracking Rubric (Mark during Min 8–10) Record in CKLA intervention log
3 - Mastered (Ready) Recognizes all 4 sounds without pause; blends CVC words independently.
2 - Developing (Repeat) Knows 3/4 sounds; needs hand motion prompt or teacher vocal slide to blend.
1 - Intensive Support Confuses 2+ sounds (e.g. /t/ vs /d/); unable to connect phonemes to whole word.
Sound Mat Practice Cards
CKLA Skills 3
Reusable Touch & Blend Sound Mats
Cut in half along dashed line • Laminate or use plastic sleeve
A Sound Slider Mat
m /m/ a /a/ t /t/ d /d/
1. Place tiles or counters in boxes • 2. Touch dots to say sounds
Sound 1
Sound 2
Sound 3
START Slide Finger • Say It Fast! FAST WORD
Cut Line
B Sound Slider Mat
m /m/ a /a/ t /t/ d /d/
1. Place tiles or counters in boxes • 2. Touch dots to say sounds
Sound 1
Sound 2
Sound 3
START Slide Finger • Say It Fast! FAST WORD
CKLA Skills 3 Week 1 Manipulatives
Printable Letter Tiles & CVC Sprint Cards
Cut along dotted lines
Letter Tiles (Use with Sound Mats) Green dot = starting point for strokes
m /m/
m /m/
m /m/
a /a/
a /a/
a /a/
t /t/
t /t/
t /t/
d /d/
d /d/
d /d/
Word Sprint Flashcards (CKLA Skills 3 Week 1 Blends) Dot = sound tap • Arrow = smooth blend
a t
a m
m a t
m a d
d a d
d a m
Small Group Tip: Keep cards organized with ring clips. Use dry-erase markers over laminated cards to mark sounds.
Sprint Check Student Worksheet
CKLA Skills 3 • Week 1 Target Sounds: m, a, t, d
Sound Sprint Quick Check
Name:
Date:
1
Listen & Circle the Sound
Teacher says sound • Circle matching letter
Sound 1: /m/
m
t
a
Sound 2: /a/
d
a
m
Sound 3: /t/
t
d
m
Sound 4: /d/
a
m
d
2
Touch Dots • Slide Arrow • Read Aloud
Color the star after reading
a t
Read!
m a t
Read!
m a d
Read!
d a d
Read!
3
Trace & Write the Letters
Start at the green dot
m
m
m
a
a
a
t
t
t
d
d
d
10-Minute Sprint Complete! Great job saying sounds and reading words!
Star Stamp
