Hear Beginning Sounds in Words

⏱️ 15-20 minutes 📊 Beginner 📚 Learning

About This Idea

Develop phonemic awareness by identifying the first sound in words. This foundational skill helps children connect sounds to letters and prepares them for reading.

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How to Get Started

PHASE 1
INTRODUCTION (5 minutes
  1. Say words and identify the first sound: 'cat' starts with /c/, 'dog' starts with /d/
  2. Use picture cards to practice
PHASE 2
PRACTICE (10 minutes
  1. Play 'I spy something that starts with /b/' game
  2. Sort objects by beginning sound
  3. Match pictures with same beginning sound

What You'll Need

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Progress Milestones

Track your progress with these key achievements:

1
10 minutes
Can identify beginning sounds
2
20 minutes
Can match words with same beginning sound

Common Challenges & Solutions

Every beginner faces obstacles. Here's how to overcome them:

⚠️ Hearing sounds clearly
Solution: Say words slowly, emphasize the first sound, use visual cues

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Reflection Prompts

Deepen your understanding with these thought-provoking questions:

1
What sounds are easiest to hear?

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