Lesson 19: Meet the Letter Ss
Focus: Letter S
Objective
What we'll learn
Recognize the letter S, hear its sound, and name words that start with S.
For grown-ups
Parent & teacher intro
Little readers, today we meet the letter Ss. Point to it. Say its name. Then say its sound: "s... s... sun!"
Warm-up
Interactive phonics activity
Look at each word. Trace the letter Ss with your finger and say the sound.
Words
Word list
Practice
Example sentences
- I can see the sun.
- We can see the snake.
- You can see the star.
- They can see the sock.
Story time
Kai and the Sun
Kai went to the farm. Kai saw a sun and a snake.
"Look!" said Kai. "The star is by the sock."
Mia came to help. Together they played with the seal and the sled.
At the end of the day, Kai and Mia smiled. What a wonderful Letter S adventure!
Check for understanding
Comprehension questions
1. Where did Kai go?
2. What did Kai see first?
3. How did the story end?
STEM word of the day
🔬 insect
Meaning: a small animal with six legs and three body parts
Example: A ladybug is a helpful insect.
Review
Vocabulary review
- sled — A sled is something we can talk about or see.
- sled — A sled is something we can talk about or see.
- sled — A sled is something we can talk about or see.
- sled — A sled is something we can talk about or see.
Play
Fun challenge
Sort each word into the right group. (Tap a word, then tap a group.)
Letter S
Other
Stretch