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The -ot and -op Families

Short O Observations

Day 52of 180
Week 11of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and decode CVC words with -ot and -op word families

2

Recognize the short o sound in simple words

3

Build confidence in reading three-letter words

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:16

“How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.”

— Proverbs 16:16 (WEB)

Learning to read is like gaining wisdom, which God values more than treasure

📦 Materials Needed

  • Letter tiles
  • Whiteboard and marker
  • Sound boxes
  • Word family cards
  • Small stuffed animal or puppet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and introduce a puppet character who loves learning words. Sing a short phonics song about the short o sound.

💭 Review Question: Can you make the short o sound like in 'hot'?
2Teaching (7 min)

Demonstrate building -ot and -op words using letter tiles. Show how changing the first letter creates new words.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Short o sounds like 'ah' in 'hot'
  • We can make many words by changing the first letter
  • Reading is like solving a fun puzzle
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words can you make that end in -ot?
  • Can you think of words that end in -op?
3Activity: Word Family Hop (6 min)
hands-on

Children will hop or move to different words as they read them, creating a physical connection to learning

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place -ot and -op word cards on floor
  2. Child reads word before hopping to it
  3. Encourage sounding out each word
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child sound out each word

Challenge: Time how quickly child can read all words

4Closing (2 min)

Review words learned and celebrate reading success

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite word today?
  • Can you tell me an -ot word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for helping us learn to read and understand Your wonderful words.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore more short o words about animals God created!

💎 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 - Use a small flashlight to point to words while reading

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Short vowel sounds are foundational to reading

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice patience during word building
  • Celebrate small reading victories
  • Make learning playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Blending sounds can be challenging for young learners

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in sounding out simple words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a word family book with drawings
  • Play I-Spy with -ot and -op words
  • Use magnetic letters for word building at home

Ready for Tomorrow?

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