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Sh Sounds Like Quiet

Digraphs and Special Sounds

Day 67of 180
Week 14of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and identify the 'sh' digraph in words

2

Spell and read words with 'sh' sounds

3

Practice listening and identifying 'sh' sounds at the beginning and end of words

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 23:1

“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall not want.”

— Psalm 23:1 (WEB)

Just like a shepherd guides sheep quietly, the 'sh' sound reminds us to be gentle and quiet

📦 Materials Needed

  • Digraph cards
  • Picture cards
  • Whiteboard and marker
  • Word building tiles
  • Quiet shepherd's staff or stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and introduce the 'sh' sound by making a quiet 'shh' sound. Ask students to listen carefully.

💭 Review Question: What sound do we make when we want someone to be quiet?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain that 'sh' makes a special quiet sound in words. Show examples like 'ship', 'fish', and 'brush'.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'Sh' is a special digraph that makes one sound
  • It can be at the beginning or end of words
  • The sound is soft and quiet like a whisper
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of any words that start with 'sh'?
  • What does a shepherd do quietly?
3Activity: Quiet Shepherd's Word Hunt (8 min)
hands-on

Students will hunt for 'sh' words around the room, moving quietly like a shepherd.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a picture card with a 'sh' word
  2. Students move silently around the room finding matching words
  3. When they find a match, they make the quiet 'sh' sound
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer, more obvious 'sh' words

Challenge: Add more complex 'sh' words and increase search area

4Closing (4 min)

Review the 'sh' sound and words learned today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does 'sh' make?
  • Can you tell me a word with 'sh'?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us to be gentle and quiet like the 'sh' sound. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about another special sound with 'th'!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 23:1

“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall not want.”

— Psalm 23:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Whisper the verse, emphasizing the 'sh' sound

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First graders are learning to recognize digraphs and their unique sounds

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice 'sh' words at home
  • Encourage quiet, gentle speaking
  • Play listening games with 'sh' sounds
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing 'sh' from similar sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to identify 'sh' words and make the correct sound

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'sh' word collage
  • Play 'I Spy' with 'sh' words
  • Draw pictures of things that start with 'sh'

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