Letter "M"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "M", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "M" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "M" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "M" as needed.
Note: Lessons are not in alphabetical order for the sole purpose of teaching letter sounds in a manner that will allow students to practice reading words at a more realistic pace. The Phonics Song will help to reinforce alphabetical order during each lesson.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Mm”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "A"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "A", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will discuss that "A" is a vowel sound that makes two different sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make both the long and short "A" sounds, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "A" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "A" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Aa”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "P"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "P", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "P" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "P" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "P" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Pp”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "S"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "S", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "S" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "S" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "S" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Ss”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "T"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "T", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "T" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "T" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "T" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Tt”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
First Review
This lesson begins with a review of the previous five letters that we have learned (M, A, P, S, T) using picture cards followed by the Phonics Song. We then use those five letters and their sounds to practice reading and writing CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words. Students should then use the provided practice page to continue building words on their own or with the assistance of an adult.
It is recommended that a follow-up assessment of all letter names and sounds take place following this lesson as well. Use the provided flashcards, out of alphabetical order, as your assessment tool.
Students will use the worksheet titled "Building Words 1" to review the first five letters learned. The worksheet includes the letter tiles needed to manipulate sounds and create words however, students can use another manipulative if they are more comfortable.
Letter "B"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "B", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "B" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "B" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "B" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice-Bb”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "H"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "H", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "H" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "H" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "H" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Hh”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "G"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "G", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "G" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "G" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "G" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Gg”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "D"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "D", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "D" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "D" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "D" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Dd”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "N"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "N", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "N" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "N" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "N" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Nn”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Review 2
This lesson begins with a review of the previous ten letters that we have learned (M, A, P, S, T, B, H, G, D, N) followed by the Phonics Song. We then use those ten letters and their sounds to practice reading and writing CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words. I will use letter tiles to do this activity but your student can use the letter cards provided. Students should then use the provided practice page to continue building words on their own or with the assistance of an adult.
It is recommended that you complete an assessment of the entire alphabet following this lesson to track student progress.
Students will use the worksheet titled "Building Words 2" to review the first ten letters learned. The worksheet includes the letter tiles needed to manipulate sounds and create words however, students can use another manipulative if they are more comfortable.
Letter "R"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "R", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "R" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "R" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "R" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Rr”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "L"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "L", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "L" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "L" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "L" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Ll”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "C"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "C", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "C" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "C" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "C" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Cc”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "J"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "J", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "J" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "J" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "J" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Jj”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "F"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "F", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "F" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "F" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "F" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Ff”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Third Review
This lesson begins with a review of the previous 15 letters that we have learned using an uppercase and lowercase letter match. We then use those 15 letters and their sounds to practice reading and writing CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words. Students should then use the provided practice page to continue building words on their own or with the assistance of an adult.
It is recommended that you complete an assessment of the entire alphabet following this lesson to track student progress.
Students will use the worksheet titled "Building Words 3" to review the first fifteen letters learned. The worksheet includes the letter tiles needed to manipulate sounds and create words however, students can use another manipulative if they are more comfortable.
Letter "O"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "O", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will discuss that "O" is a vowel sound that makes two different sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make both the long and short "O" sounds, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "O" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "O" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Oo”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "X"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "X", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "X" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "X" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "X" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Xx”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "I"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "I", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will discuss that "I" is a vowel sound that makes two different sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make both the long and short "I" sounds, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "I" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "I" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Ii”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "Z"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "Z", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "Z" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "Z" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "Z" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Zz”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "W"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "W", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "W" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "W" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "W" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Ww”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Fourth Review
This lesson begins with the Phonics Song followed by a review of the previous letters that we have learned using picture cards. We then use those letters and their sounds to practice reading and writing CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words. Students should then use the provided practice page to continue building words on their own or with the assistance of an adult.
It is recommended that you complete an assessment of the entire alphabet following this lesson to track student progress.
Students will use the worksheet titled "Building Words 4" to review the first twenty letters learned. The worksheet includes the letter tiles needed to manipulate sounds and create words however, students can use another manipulative if they are more comfortable.
Letter "K"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "K", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "K" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "K" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "K" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Kk”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "V"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "V", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "V" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "V" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "V" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Vv”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "U"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "U", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will discuss that "U" is a vowel sound that makes two different sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make both the long and short "U" sounds, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "U" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "U" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Uu”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "E"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "E", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will discuss that "E" is a vowel sound that makes two different sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make both the long and short "E" sounds, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "E" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "E" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Ee”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "Q"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "Q", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "Q" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "Q" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "Q" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Qq”. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
Letter "Y"
This lesson begins with an introduction to the letter "Y", followed by the Phonics Song. This song will be played during each letter lesson and includes all the letters of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, and their sounds. We will then learn the correct way to make the "Y" sound, as well as how to write it in both uppercase and lowercase form. Finally, we will look at provided picture cards to practice listening for the "Y" sound within common words. Students should then be given the opportunity to practice these skills on their own or with assistance from an adult using provided handwriting and letter practice pages. Additional practice pages are provided as well for subsequent days of practice and for reviewing the letter "Y" as needed.
Students will need a writing tool as well as the worksheet titled “Letter Practice- Yy. We will complete the page together, allowing students to practice writing both uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying the letter among other letters, and listening for the letter sound at the beginning of words.
The final letter lesson begins with a review using the Phonics Song. We then apply the letters we've learned to a short reading passage to give students real-life practice using letter sounds.
It is recommended that you complete an assessment of the entire alphabet following this lesson to track student progress.
Students will use the worksheet titled "Building Words 5" to review all twenty-six letters learned. The worksheet includes the letter tiles needed to manipulate sounds and create words however, students can use another manipulative if they are more comfortable.
