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Ch Says Its Own Sound

Digraphs and Special Sounds

Day 66of 180
Week 14of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the 'ch' digraph sound

2

Spell and read words with 'ch'

3

Understand how letters work together to make 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 like learning sounds takes practice, learning about God takes practice too

📦 Materials Needed

  • Digraph cards
  • Picture cards
  • Magnetic letters
  • Whiteboard
  • Markers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and introduce the 'ch' sound with a fun sound game

💭 Review Question: Can you make the 'ch' sound like a train?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain how 'ch' makes a special sound in words

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'Ch' sounds like the sound a train makes
  • 'Ch' can be at the beginning or end of words
  • Examples: chair, church, lunch
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words can you think of with 'ch'?
  • Where do you hear the 'ch' sound?
3Activity: Ch Word Building (8 min)
hands-on

Build words using magnetic letters and picture cards

📝 Instructions:
  1. Find picture cards with 'ch' words
  2. Use magnetic letters to spell the words
  3. Say each word out loud
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer letters, focus on 3-letter words

Challenge: Create a sentence with 'ch' words

4Closing (4 min)

Review what we learned about 'ch'

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does 'ch' make?
  • Can you spell a 'ch' word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and grow

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about another special 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: Trace letters while saying verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Digraphs are two letters that make one sound

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice 'ch' words at home
  • Make learning fun and playful
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering that two letters make one sound

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to identify 'ch' sound in words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'ch' word hunt around the house
  • Draw pictures of 'ch' words
  • Play 'I Spy' with 'ch' words

Ready for Tomorrow?

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