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Ending Sounds We Hear

Words and Sounds

Day 63of 180
Week 13of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify ending sounds in words

2

Match pictures with matching final sounds

3

Develop phonemic awareness of word endings

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:24

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

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

Just as words have special sounds, God's words are special and bring joy

📦 Materials Needed

  • Picture cards
  • Sound sorting mats
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Mirrors
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children in a circle. Play a listening game where they echo ending sounds

💭 Review Question: Can you hear the last sound in a word?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate identifying ending sounds by saying words slowly

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Every word has a beginning, middle, and end sound
  • Listening carefully helps us hear these sounds
  • Ending sounds help us understand words
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sound does 'cat' end with?
  • Can you hear the last sound in 'dog'?
3Activity: Ending Sound Match (7 min)
hands-on sorting

Sort picture cards by their ending sounds

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to each word carefully
  2. Identify the last sound
  3. Place picture in matching ending sound column
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer picture categories

Challenge: Use more complex ending sounds

4Closing (3 min)

Recap ending sound learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about sounds today?
  • Can you share a word and its ending sound?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us ears to hear beautiful sounds

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore sounds in the middle of 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: Whisper verse sweetly like honey

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Phonemic awareness is crucial for early reading skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice ending sounds during daily conversations
  • Use playful, low-pressure approaches
  • Celebrate listening efforts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might find distinguishing sounds challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Increasing confidence in sound identification

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family ending sound scavenger hunt
  • Play ending sound games during car rides
  • Read books emphasizing word sounds

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