Words & Wonder English - Nur
Unit 3: Letter-Sound Phonics (A, B, C, D) - Interactive Book
Unit 3: Letter-Sound Phonics
Learning Outcome (NCF & NEP ECCE)
Children will:
- Hear and say the beginning sound for common letters.
- Connect each letter to at least one familiar picture/word by sound (not spelling).
- Practise listening, speaking, circling, and simple drawing to reinforce phonics.
- Build confidence with sound games, actions, and picture-based activities.
Let's Listen to Sounds
Instruction: "Look at the pictures. Say their names: sun, ball, cat, dog, apple, fan. Listen to the first sound: sss-un, bbb-all, ccc-at..."
Sun, Ball, Cat, Dog, Apple, Fan
Draw circles around pictures, practice first sounds
Say each word slowly, stretching the first sound (sss, bbb, ccc). Let children repeat just the first sound, then the whole word.
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Sound of A a
Circle pictures that start with 'a- a- a'
Instruction: "Say the sound: 'a- a- a' for A. Name each picture. Circle the pictures that start with 'a- a- a'."
apple, ant, alligator, ball, cat, dog
Use actions: tap chin lightly as you say "a- a- a". Emphasise sound first, then show the letter.
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Sound of B b
Tick (✓) pictures that start with 'b- b- b'
Instruction: "Say the sound: 'b- b- b' for B. Point and name each picture. Tick (✓) pictures that start with 'b- b- b'."
bat, ball, banana, book, cat, dog
Pretend to hit a shot with bat while saying "b- b- b". Let children clap for /b/ words.
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Sound of C c
Circle words that start with 'k- k- k'
Instruction: "Say the sound: 'k- k- k' for C. Say the names: cat, cup, fish, kite. Circle words that start with 'k- k- k'."
cat, cup, fish, kite
Scratch the air like a cat while saying "k- k- k cat". Keep it fun and physical.
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Sound of D d
Draw a star ★ under pictures that start with 'd- d- d'
Instruction: "Say the sound: 'd- d- d' for D. Say all the picture names. Draw a star ★ under the pictures that start with 'd- d- d'."
dog, duck, drum, doll, cat, ball
Tap the desk gently as you say "d- d- d". Make children tap softly and say the sound together.
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Listen and Match (A-D)
Draw a line from each letter to a picture
Instruction: "Say the sound for each letter: a- a- a, b- b- b, k- k- k, d- d- d. Draw a line from each letter to a picture that starts with that sound."
a b c d — apple, ball, cat, dog
Do it orally first: point to a letter, ask "What sound?" then "Which picture?"
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Circle the first sound
Circle the letter that makes the first sound
Instruction: "Look at the picture. Circle the letter that makes the first sound."
dog (d), cat (c), apple (a), ball (b)
Say the wrong option on purpose once and let children "correct" you. This builds confidence.
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Phonics Fun Review (A-D)
Color a smiley face!
Instruction: "Point and say the sounds: a- a- a, b- b- b, k- k- k, d- d- d. Color a smiley face if you can say all the sounds!"
Smiley faces :)
Say the wrong option on purpose once and let children "correct" you. This builds confidence.
End of Unit Teacher's Note: Keep phonics playful and oral, not stressful. Use songs, chants, and daily "sound hunts" in class. Focus on clear, pure sounds (not "buh, cuh") and lots of repetition. Children may move at different speeds; value participation and effort over correctness.
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