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Two Letters, One Sound: SH

Digraph Discovery: SH and CH

Day 81of 180
Week 17of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the 'sh' digraph sound

2

Identify words that begin or end with 'sh'

3

Understand that two letters can make one sound

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:6

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

Just as we learn to read step by step, we learn about God's love through careful teaching

📦 Materials Needed

  • Digraph word cards
  • Letter tiles
  • Whiteboard and marker
  • Picture cards with 'sh' words
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Make a quiet 'sh' sound and ask children to listen carefully.

💭 Review Question: Can you make a quiet sound like we're telling a secret?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce the 'sh' sound by showing how two letters work together to make one special sound.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When 's' and 'h' come together, they make a special 'sh' sound
  • We use this sound when we want to be quiet or talk about things like ships and fish
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words do you know that start with 'sh'?
  • Can you think of a time when we use a quiet 'sh' sound?
3Activity: Sh Sound Treasure Hunt (5 min)
hands-on

Students find and sort picture cards with 'sh' words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread picture cards around the room
  2. Students walk and find cards with 'sh' words
  3. Bring cards back and sort them
  4. Say each 'sh' word quietly
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help students identify 'sh' words

Challenge: Write simple 'sh' words next to pictures

4Closing (3 min)

Review the 'sh' sound and words we discovered today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound do 's' and 'h' make together?
  • Can you show me a quiet 'sh' sound?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn new sounds and words today.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about the special 'sh' 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: Whisper the verse together, making 'sh' sound softly

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Digraphs are two letters that make one sound, an important phonics skill

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice 'sh' words at home
  • Encourage quiet 'sh' sound play
  • Read books with 'sh' words together
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing 'sh' sound from similar sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to recognize and produce 'sh' sound

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'sh' sound treasure book
  • Play 'sh' sound I-Spy game
  • Make 'sh' sound puppet

Ready for Tomorrow?

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