Playful Phonics: Multi-Sensory Sound Learning
Year 1 English 25 minutes of fun with sounds! Learning through play and movement
Today's Special Sounds
We're learning three magical sounds /s/ like in snake - ssssss /a/ like in apple - aaaaa /t/ like in tiger - tttt Let's practice saying them together!
Sound Stretch Warm-Up
Stretch your arms HIGH and say /s/ quietly Stretch your arms WIDE and say /a/ loudly Tap your shoulders and say /t/ sharply Move your whole body with each sound!
Phonics Treasure Hunt
Explore our special treasure box Find objects that start with our sounds Snake toy starts with /s/ Apple starts with /a/ Toy car starts with /t/ Match objects to letter cards
Beanbag Sound Toss
Sit in our friendship circle Toss the beanbag to a friend Say one of our special sounds when you catch it Or name a word that starts with the sound! Take turns and have fun!
Tactile Letter Blending
Touch and trace sandpaper letters Feel the shape of /s/, /a/, and /t/ Blend sounds together: s-a-t = sat! Use magnetic letters on whiteboards Make words: 'sat', 'at', 'as'
What Was Your Favourite Activity?
Think about our phonics adventure today Which activity did you enjoy most? The treasure hunt? The beanbag game? Tracing letters? Tell us in a sentence!
Well Done, Phonics Stars!
"Today we learned that sounds and letters work together to make words. You used your ears, eyes, hands, and voices to become amazing phonics detectives!" Remember: /s/, /a/, /t/ are everywhere around us! Keep listening for these sounds at home and school!