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AR Says Its Special Sound

R-Controlled Vowels

Day 116of 180
Week 24of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and read words with the AR sound

2

Spell simple AR words

3

Understand how R changes vowel sounds

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:6

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

Just as we learn to read by practicing, we learn about God's love by studying His Word

📦 Materials Needed

  • R-controlled vowel cards
  • Word sorting mat
  • Magnetic letters
  • Whiteboard
  • Marker
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Explain that today we'll learn how the letter R can change the sound of vowels.

💭 Review Question: Can you think of any words that have 'ar' in them?
2Teaching (8 min)

When R comes after a vowel, it makes the vowel sound different. For 'AR', the A makes a special sound like in 'car' or 'star'.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • R is like a 'bossy' letter that changes vowel sounds
  • AR says its own special sound
  • Examples include: car, star, park, farm
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What other 'ar' words can you think of?
  • Can you act out an 'ar' word?
3Activity: AR Word Building (8 min)
hands-on

Students use magnetic letters to build AR words on individual mats

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a word sorting mat
  2. Provide magnetic letters
  3. Call out AR words for students to spell
  4. Check each student's spelling
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide letter tiles with fewer options

Challenge: Students create their own AR words

4Closing (4 min)

Review the AR sound and words learned today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does AR make?
  • Can you tell me an AR word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for helping us learn and grow. Help us to learn and understand new things.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about another special R vowel sound!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:105

“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”

— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Flashlight reading - shine light on words while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

R-controlled vowels can be tricky for young readers

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice AR words at home
  • Use magnetic letters or letter tiles
  • Read books with AR words together
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing the unique AR sound from other vowel sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to identify and spell simple AR words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create an AR word hunt around the house
  • Draw pictures of AR words
  • Play a matching game with AR word cards

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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