Lesson number_______. Date:________
Title: Introduction to Phonics
Objective: To introduce nursery students to phonics, including the sounds of the alphabet, and basic letter recognition.
Materials:
- Flashcards with the letters of the alphabet
- Objects or pictures with names that begin with each letter of the alphabet (e.g., "a" for "apple," "b" for "ball," etc.)
- A whiteboard or chalkboard
- Writing utensils (e.g., markers, chalk)
Introduction (5 minutes):
- Greet the students and introduce yourself.
- Show the students the flashcards with the letters of the alphabet and review the names of each letter.
- Explain that you will be teaching them about phonics, which is the way we use sounds to read and write words.
Body (15-20 minutes):
- Start with a few letters, such as "a," "b," and "c."
- Show the corresponding object or picture for each letter (e.g., an apple for "a," a ball for "b," a cat for "c") and have the students say the name of the object/picture and the sound that the letter makes.
- Write the letter on the board and have the students practice writing it in the air with their fingers.
- Repeat this process for each letter you have chosen to teach.
Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Review the letters and sounds that were taught in the lesson.
- Encourage the students to practice writing the letters and saying the sounds at home.
Assessment:
- Observe the students as they participate in the activities and assess their understanding of the letters and sounds that were taught.
- You can also provide them with worksheets to practice writing the letters and identifying the objects/pictures that start with each letter.
Note: Keep in mind that nursery students have a short attention span, so keep the activities short and engaging to keep them interested. You can also use songs and games to make the lesson more fun and interactive.