Lesson 40: What Sound Do You Hear First?
Focus: First sound: N
Objective
What we'll learn
Isolate the beginning sound in words that start with N.
For grown-ups
Parent & teacher intro
Say each word slowly. Stretch out the first sound. What sound do you hear at the beginning of nest?
Warm-up
Interactive phonics activity
Say each word. Clap when you hear the /n/ sound at the start.
Words
Word list
Practice
Example sentences
- I can see the nest.
- We can see the net.
- You can see the nose.
- They can see the nut.
Story time
Ada and the Nest
Ada went to the yard. Ada saw a nest and a net.
"Look!" said Ada. "The nose is by the nut."
Leo came to help. Together they played with the nine and the night.
At the end of the day, Ada and Leo smiled. What a wonderful First sound: N adventure!
Check for understanding
Comprehension questions
1. Where did Ada go?
2. What did Ada see first?
3. How did the story end?
STEM word of the day
🔬 triangle
Meaning: a shape with three sides
Example: A slice of pizza can look like a triangle.
Review
Vocabulary review
- night — A night is something we can talk about or see.
- night — A night is something we can talk about or see.
- night — A night is something we can talk about or see.
- night — A night is something we can talk about or see.
Play
Fun challenge
Choose the word that fits the First sound: N pattern.
Which word belongs with First sound: N?
Which word belongs with First sound: N?
Which word belongs with First sound: N?
Stretch