phonemes: /k,s/
Transition Song: Colors of the Rainbow by Signing Time
Concepts: Colors, Who-questions
Materials: Laminated C
We're talking about the letter C. The Letter C can make two sounds: k-k-k cookie, or s-s-s as in cereal. Sometimes a word can have both k-k-k and s-s-s like the word circle.
(NOTE TO PARENTS: When making the k-k-k sound touch the space on your neck at the top of your throat where it meets the back of your jaw. This is our tactile cue in the classroom for the /k/ sound. When making the /s/ sound, use your fingers to make a snake and have it slither away from you. This is our visual cue for /s/ in the classroom. When saying words with these sounds, it is very helpful to use the tactile/visual cues as you make the sound in the word. That way the children have multiple ways to learn the appropriate sound. Remember to model the sound. Don't correct your child and say "No, that's not right. Do it again." Just model.)
What other words start with the /k/ or the /s/ sound? Carrie starts with the /k/ sound! (For some reason, the kids think that is pretty cool.) There is also Carrot, Cough, Corn, Car, Cat, Coat. Celery, City, Circus. Wow, Circus has both sounds, too!
We're learning to sign colors as well as say them. We are talking about WHO is wearing what color. Who is wearing red? Orange? Yellow, green, purple, blue? (Then we go over the colors not in the Rainbow song): Pink, black, white, and gray. Gray is a big one that most parents don't think to teach their children. It is a good one to bring up and find in your clothes and while going about your day. "Today the clouds are really gray."
We're also singing the Color Song by the Learning Station.
