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When C Says S

Soft C and Soft G

Day 96of 180
Week 20of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize when 'c' says the /s/ sound

2

Read words with soft c before e, i, and y

3

Understand how letters can make different sounds

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

Exploring how letters can change sound, just like words can change meaning

📦 Materials Needed

  • Soft c word cards
  • Sorting mat
  • Whiteboard and marker
  • Picture cards with soft c words
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Show them different 'c' words and ask them to listen to the sound.

💭 Review Question: Can you hear how some 'c' sounds are different?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll learn about the magical 'c' that sometimes says /s/ instead of /k/. When 'c' comes before e, i, or y, it makes a soft /s/ sound!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • C can be tricky and change its sound
  • Before e, i, y - c says /s/
  • Examples: city, cent, ice
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of a word that starts with a soft c?
  • How is this sound different from a hard c?
3Activity: Soft C Word Sort (5 min)
hands-on

Students will sort picture cards into soft c and hard c groups

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide mat into two sections
  2. Sort picture cards by sound
  3. Say each word out loud
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer cards with clear pictures

Challenge: Write soft c words independently

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about soft c today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a 'c' say /s/?
  • Can you give me a soft c word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for making language so interesting and fun to learn!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play more with soft c words!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Honeycomb Word Hunt - Find soft c words on a paper honeycomb

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Soft and hard consonant sounds are a key phonics skill

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice listening for sound changes
  • Use lots of verbal examples
  • Make learning playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between hard and soft c sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child correctly identifying soft c words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a soft c word book
  • Play 'I Spy' with soft c words
  • Draw pictures of soft c words

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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