🌸 N1 English Phonics Lesson Plan 🌸

Letters n – z | 70 Lessons | 40 Minutes Each

👶 Age: 4 years old
📖 3 Books Integrated
🎵 YouTube Songs Included
🎲 25+ Games
⏱ 40 min per lesson
📝 Teacher-Friendly

📖 Book Analysis & Overview

Book 1: My First Phonics — Reader 2 (32 pages)

Book 2: N1 I Learn A to Z Writing Book 2 (26 pages)

Book 3: N1 I Learn A to Z Activity Book n–z (13 pages, B&W)

🗺 70-Lesson Structure Overview

PhaseLessonsContentPages per Letter
Phase 1L1–L15Letters n, o, p (5 lessons each)5 pages (2 PR + 2 WB + 1 AB)
Phase 2L16–L17Revision: n, o, p (Phonics Reader p.14)Revision pages
Phase 3L18–L32Letters q, r, s (5 lessons each)5 pages (2 PR + 2 WB + 1 AB)
Phase 4L33–L34Revision: q, r, s (Phonics Reader p.15)Revision pages
Phase 5L35–L49Letters t, u, v (5 lessons each)5 pages (2 PR + 2 WB + 1 AB)
Phase 6L50–L51Revision: t, u, v, w (Phonics Reader p.30)Revision pages
Phase 7L52–L67Letters w, x, y, z (4 lessons each)5 pages (2 PR + 2 WB + 1 AB)
Phase 8L68Revision w (dedicated focus on letter W)PR p.22-23 + WB p.19-20 + AB p.10
Phase 9L69–L70Final Revision (p.31-32) & CelebrationFinal revision + party

🕐 Daily Lesson Structure (40 Minutes)

TimeActivityDescription
0–3 min🎵 Welcome SongYouTube video — children sing and dance
3–8 min🌤 Daily RoutineDay of week, weather, feelings check-in
8–13 min🔄 Warm-up & ReviewQuick recap of previous lesson
13–28 min📚 Main ActivityTeaching from books (1–2 pages per lesson)
28–38 min🎲 Game TimeFun phonics game (different each lesson!)
38–40 min👋 Ending SongYouTube video — children sing goodbye

💡 Teacher Tips

📚 70 Detailed Lesson Plans

Lesson 1 Letter N — Introduction: Sound & Words Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello! — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Welcome back! Let's review our previous letters and sounds. Show flashcards of letters already learned and have children say the sounds together. Today we will learn a NEW letter: N!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 2

Phonics Reader Page 2
  1. Say the sound: Show the letter N. Teacher says: "This is the letter N. The sound is /n/." Children repeat 3 times: "/n/... /n/... /n/!"
  2. Trace the letter: Teacher demonstrates tracing N in the air. Children trace with their fingers on the book page. Say the sound while tracing.
  3. Say the words: Show pictures of nurse and nut. "Listen: /n/nurse... /n/nut! Both start with /n/!" Children repeat.
  4. Find more words: Ask children: "Can you think of other words that start with /n/?" Accept any attempt warmly.

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 1

Writing Book Page 1
  1. Show children how to trace the letter N on the writing page.
  2. Children trace the letter with a thick pencil/crayon.
  3. Say the sound /n/ and the word "nurse" while tracing.
  4. Praise every effort — perfection is NOT the goal!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.2 + Writing Book p.1 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Nn /n/
👩‍⚕️ nurse
🥜 nut

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Sound Jump 10 min

Teacher says different words. Children jump up when they hear a word that starts with the target letter sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. All children stand in a circle.
  2. 2. Teacher says words slowly: 'cat... dog... nurse... ball... nut...'
  3. 3. When children hear a word starting with the target sound (e.g., 'n'), they JUMP!
  4. 4. Wrong jump = sit down (gently, keep it fun).
  5. 5. Last one standing is the 'Sound Champion'.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 2 Letter N — Song & Reading Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Quick review: Show the letter N. Children say the sound /n/. Show pictures of nurse and nut. Children name them. Great job!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 3

Phonics Reader Page 3
  1. Sing the song: Teach the N song line by line. Sing together 2-3 times with actions.

    n, n, nurse with a nut,

    n, n, nurse with a nut,

    n, n, nurse with a nut,

    n is the sound of 'n'; n.

  2. Let's read: Point to the words. Read together: "nurse with a nut".
  3. Clap the syllables: Clap for each word: "nurse" (1 clap), "nut" (1 clap).
  4. Action time: Make up simple actions for the song (e.g., pretend to be a nurse).

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 2

Writing Book Page 2
  1. Children trace the letter N and the word "nut".
  2. Sing the N song softly while writing.
  3. Celebrate their writing — display on the wall!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.3 + Writing Book p.2 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Nn /n/
👩‍⚕️ nurse
🥜 nut

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Pass the Letter 10 min

Hot potato game with a letter card. When music stops, the child holding the card says the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Children sit in a circle.
  2. 2. Play music - children pass a letter card around.
  3. 3. Stop music - child holding the card stands up.
  4. 4. Child says: 'The letter is {X}. The sound is /x/.'
  5. 5. Everyone claps. Start again.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 3 Letter N — Activity Time Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Sing the N song from last lesson together. Quick sound check: teacher shows N, children say /n/. Show nurse and nut pictures — children name them.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🎨 Activity Book n-z — Page 1

Activity Book Page 1
  1. Distribute the activity page for letter N.
  2. Guide children through each activity step by step.
  3. Encourage children to say the sound /n/ as they work.
  4. Help children who need support — work alongside them.
  5. Praise effort, not perfection: "Wow, great coloring!"

📖 Quick Review — Phonics Reader 2 — Pages 2-3

Phonics Reader Page 2Phonics Reader Page 3
  1. Flip through both pages from previous lessons.
  2. Children say the sound, point to pictures, sing the song.
  3. Ask: "Who remembers what sound N makes?"

📋 Pages covered today: Activity Book p.1 + Review = 1 new page

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Nn /n/
👩‍⚕️ nurse
🥜 nut

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Playdough Letters 10 min

Children form the target letter using playdough snakes.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Give each child a piece of playdough.
  2. 2. Show the letter card as a model.
  3. 3. Children roll the playdough into 'snakes' and shape the letter.
  4. 4. Say the sound while making: 'I'm making n... n... n...'
  5. 5. Take a photo of their creations!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 4 Letter N — Reinforcement Fun Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Song for Kids — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Show letter N flashcard. Children say /n/ loudly, then softly, then like a nurse! Quick picture review: nurse and nut.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Review All Pages for Letter N

  1. Phonics Reader p.2: Say the sound, trace the letter, name the pictures.
  2. Phonics Reader p.3: Sing the song together with actions. Read the phrase.
  3. Writing Book p.1 & p.2: Quick trace practice. Focus on correct starting point.
  4. Activity Book p.1: Review the completed activity. Celebrate their work!
Phonics Reader Page 2Phonics Reader Page 3Writing Book Page 1Activity Book Page 1Writing Book Page 2

🎲 Multi-Sensory Practice Stations (10 min within main activity):

  • Station 1 — Air Writing: Write N in the air, on the floor, on a friend's back.
  • Station 2 — Sound Practice: Teacher says words; children give thumbs up if it starts with /n/.
  • Station 3 — Picture Match: Match nurse and nut pictures to the letter N card.

📋 No new pages — all review and hands-on practice!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Nn /n/
👩‍⚕️ nurse
🥜 nut

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Bingo 10 min

Simple 3x3 bingo game with letters. Teacher calls sounds, children mark letters.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Give each child a 3x3 bingo card with letters.
  2. 2. Teacher calls out a sound: '/n/!'
  3. 3. Children look for 'n' on their card and cover it.
  4. 4. First to get 3 in a row shouts 'BINGO!'
  5. 5. Small prize for the winner.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 5 Letter N — Consolidation & Mini Check Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Big review! Sing the N song one more time. Show N card — everyone says /n/ three times. Show nurse and nut — children name them with excitement!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🔍 Mini Check (through fun, not testing!)

  1. Sound Check: Teacher shows N → children say /n/. (Individual check — go around the circle.)
  2. Picture Check: Show nurse and nut pictures mixed with review pictures → children point to the ones starting with /n/.
  3. Writing Check: Children write N on whiteboard or paper (any size, any color!).
  4. Song Check: Can they sing the N song? Sing together!

🎉 Celebrate every child's progress! Give stickers for effort. No pressure — some children need more time and that's OK!

📖 Free Exploration

  • Let children look through all the N pages they've completed.
  • Encourage them to show their favorite page to a friend.
  • Take photos of their work for their portfolio.
Book1_Phonics_Reader_2 Page 2Book1_Phonics_Reader_2 Page 3Book2_Writing_Book_2 Page 1Book2_Writing_Book_2 Page 2Book3_Activity_Book_nz Page 1

📋 No new pages — celebration and check-in day!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Nn /n/
👩‍⚕️ nurse
🥜 nut

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Sound Match 10 min

Memory matching game pairing letter cards with picture cards.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place letter cards and picture cards face down.
  2. 2. Children take turns flipping 2 cards.
  3. 3. If letter 'n' matches picture 'nurse', keep the pair!
  4. 4. Say the sound when a match is made.
  5. 5. Most pairs wins (but emphasize fun over winning).

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 6 Letter O — Introduction: Sound & Words Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello! — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Welcome back! Let's review our previous letters and sounds. Show flashcards of letters already learned and have children say the sounds together. Today we will learn a NEW letter: O!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 4

Phonics Reader Page 4
  1. Say the sound: Show the letter O. Teacher says: "This is the letter O. The sound is /o/." Children repeat 3 times: "/o/... /o/... /o/!"
  2. Trace the letter: Teacher demonstrates tracing O in the air. Children trace with their fingers on the book page. Say the sound while tracing.
  3. Say the words: Show pictures of octopus and orange. "Listen: /o/octopus... /o/orange! Both start with /o/!" Children repeat.
  4. Find more words: Ask children: "Can you think of other words that start with /o/?" Accept any attempt warmly.

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 3

Writing Book Page 3
  1. Show children how to trace the letter O on the writing page.
  2. Children trace the letter with a thick pencil/crayon.
  3. Say the sound /o/ and the word "octopus" while tracing.
  4. Praise every effort — perfection is NOT the goal!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.4 + Writing Book p.3 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Oo /o/
🐙 octopus
🍊 orange

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Mystery Bag 10 min

Children pull objects or picture cards from a mystery bag and name them, identifying the beginning sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Prepare a bag with objects/picture cards (some starting with target letter, some not).
  2. 2. Children take turns pulling one item out.
  3. 3. Child names the item: 'Nurse!'
  4. 4. Class asks: 'What sound does it start with?'
  5. 5. Child answers: 'n!' and everyone cheers.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 7 Letter O — Song & Reading Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Quick review: Show the letter O. Children say the sound /o/. Show pictures of octopus and orange. Children name them. Great job!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 5

Phonics Reader Page 5
  1. Sing the song: Teach the O song line by line. Sing together 2-3 times with actions.

    o, o, o, octopus,

    o, o, o, octopus,

    o, o, o, octopus,

    o is the sound of 'o'; o.

  2. Let's read: Point to the words. Read together: "octopus with an orange".
  3. Clap the syllables: Clap for each word: "octopus" (1 clap), "orange" (1 clap).
  4. Action time: Make up simple actions for the song (e.g., pretend to be a octopus).

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 4

Writing Book Page 4
  1. Children trace the letter O and the word "orange".
  2. Sing the O song softly while writing.
  3. Celebrate their writing — display on the wall!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.5 + Writing Book p.4 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Oo /o/
🐙 octopus
🍊 orange

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Fishing 10 min

Children use a magnetic fishing rod to 'catch' letter cards and say the sounds.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Attach paper clips to letter cards and place them on the floor ('pond').
  2. 2. Make a simple fishing rod with a magnet on a string.
  3. 3. Children take turns 'fishing' for letters.
  4. 4. When they catch a card, they say the letter name and sound.
  5. 5. Catch 3 letters to win a sticker!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 8 Letter O — Activity Time Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Sing the O song from last lesson together. Quick sound check: teacher shows O, children say /o/. Show octopus and orange pictures — children name them.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🎨 Activity Book n-z — Page 2

Activity Book Page 2
  1. Distribute the activity page for letter O.
  2. Guide children through each activity step by step.
  3. Encourage children to say the sound /o/ as they work.
  4. Help children who need support — work alongside them.
  5. Praise effort, not perfection: "Wow, great coloring!"

📖 Quick Review — Phonics Reader 2 — Pages 4-5

Phonics Reader Page 4Phonics Reader Page 5
  1. Flip through both pages from previous lessons.
  2. Children say the sound, point to pictures, sing the song.
  3. Ask: "Who remembers what sound O makes?"

📋 Pages covered today: Activity Book p.2 + Review = 1 new page

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Oo /o/
🐙 octopus
🍊 orange

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Hopscotch 10 min

Children hop on letter cards laid out like hopscotch, saying each sound as they land.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Lay letter cards on the floor in a hopscotch pattern.
  2. 2. Children take turns hopping on each card.
  3. 3. As they land, they say the letter sound: '/n/! /o/! /p/!'
  4. 4. If they say it correctly, they get to go again.
  5. 5. For younger children, allow two-foot landing.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 9 Letter O — Reinforcement Fun Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Song for Kids — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Show letter O flashcard. Children say /o/ loudly, then softly, then like a octopus! Quick picture review: octopus and orange.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Review All Pages for Letter O

  1. Phonics Reader p.4: Say the sound, trace the letter, name the pictures.
  2. Phonics Reader p.5: Sing the song together with actions. Read the phrase.
  3. Writing Book p.3 & p.4: Quick trace practice. Focus on correct starting point.
  4. Activity Book p.2: Review the completed activity. Celebrate their work!
Phonics Reader Page 4Phonics Reader Page 5Writing Book Page 3Activity Book Page 2Writing Book Page 4

🎲 Multi-Sensory Practice Stations (10 min within main activity):

  • Station 1 — Air Writing: Write O in the air, on the floor, on a friend's back.
  • Station 2 — Sound Practice: Teacher says words; children give thumbs up if it starts with /o/.
  • Station 3 — Picture Match: Match octopus and orange pictures to the letter O card.

📋 No new pages — all review and hands-on practice!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Oo /o/
🐙 octopus
🍊 orange

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Sand Tray Writing 10 min

Children write letters in a tray of sand using their fingers.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Fill shallow trays with a thin layer of sand.
  2. 2. Show the letter card.
  3. 3. Children use their index finger to write the letter in the sand.
  4. 4. Say the sound while writing: 'n... n... n...'
  5. 5. Shake tray gently to erase and try again.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 10 Letter O — Consolidation & Mini Check Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Big review! Sing the O song one more time. Show O card — everyone says /o/ three times. Show octopus and orange — children name them with excitement!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🔍 Mini Check (through fun, not testing!)

  1. Sound Check: Teacher shows O → children say /o/. (Individual check — go around the circle.)
  2. Picture Check: Show octopus and orange pictures mixed with review pictures → children point to the ones starting with /o/.
  3. Writing Check: Children write O on whiteboard or paper (any size, any color!).
  4. Song Check: Can they sing the O song? Sing together!

🎉 Celebrate every child's progress! Give stickers for effort. No pressure — some children need more time and that's OK!

📖 Free Exploration

  • Let children look through all the O pages they've completed.
  • Encourage them to show their favorite page to a friend.
  • Take photos of their work for their portfolio.
Book1_Phonics_Reader_2 Page 4Book1_Phonics_Reader_2 Page 5Book2_Writing_Book_2 Page 3Book2_Writing_Book_2 Page 4Book3_Activity_Book_nz Page 2

📋 No new pages — celebration and check-in day!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Oo /o/
🐙 octopus
🍊 orange

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Musical Statues 10 min

Dance to music, freeze when it stops. Teacher shows a letter, children say the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Play fun music - children dance freely.
  2. 2. Stop music - children freeze like statues.
  3. 3. Teacher holds up a letter card.
  4. 4. Frozen children say the sound without moving!
  5. 5. Anyone moves = silly dance. Resume.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 11 Letter P — Introduction: Sound & Words Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello! — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Welcome back! Let's review our previous letters and sounds. Show flashcards of letters already learned and have children say the sounds together. Today we will learn a NEW letter: P!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 6

Phonics Reader Page 6
  1. Say the sound: Show the letter P. Teacher says: "This is the letter P. The sound is /p/." Children repeat 3 times: "/p/... /p/... /p/!"
  2. Trace the letter: Teacher demonstrates tracing P in the air. Children trace with their fingers on the book page. Say the sound while tracing.
  3. Say the words: Show pictures of pot and pear. "Listen: /p/pot... /p/pear! Both start with /p/!" Children repeat.
  4. Find more words: Ask children: "Can you think of other words that start with /p/?" Accept any attempt warmly.

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 5

Writing Book Page 5
  1. Show children how to trace the letter P on the writing page.
  2. Children trace the letter with a thick pencil/crayon.
  3. Say the sound /p/ and the word "pot" while tracing.
  4. Praise every effort — perfection is NOT the goal!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.6 + Writing Book p.5 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Pp /p/
🍲 pot
🍐 pear

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Hunt 10 min

Letter cards are hidden around the classroom. Children search, find, and say the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Before class, hide letter cards (target letter + review letters) around the room.
  2. 2. Tell children: 'The letter {X} is hiding! Can you find it?'
  3. 3. Children search and bring cards to the teacher.
  4. 4. Each child shows their card and says the sound.
  5. 5. Correct sound = sticker or high-five!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 12 Letter P — Song & Reading Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Quick review: Show the letter P. Children say the sound /p/. Show pictures of pot and pear. Children name them. Great job!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 7

Phonics Reader Page 7
  1. Sing the song: Teach the P song line by line. Sing together 2-3 times with actions.

    p, p, pears in a pot,

    p, p, pears in a pot,

    p, p, pears in a pot,

    p is the sound of 'p'; p.

  2. Let's read: Point to the words. Read together: "pears in a pot".
  3. Clap the syllables: Clap for each word: "pot" (1 clap), "pear" (1 clap).
  4. Action time: Make up simple actions for the song (e.g., pretend to be a pot).

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 6

Writing Book Page 6
  1. Children trace the letter P and the word "pear".
  2. Sing the P song softly while writing.
  3. Celebrate their writing — display on the wall!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.7 + Writing Book p.6 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Pp /p/
🍲 pot
🍐 pear

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Sound Sorting 10 min

Children sort picture cards into groups by their beginning sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place 2-3 letter cards on the table (e.g., 'n', 'o', 'p').
  2. 2. Give children a stack of picture cards.
  3. 3. Children take turns picking a card, naming the picture.
  4. 4. Child places the card under the correct letter.
  5. 5. Class checks together: 'Nurse - n! Correct!'

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 13 Letter P — Activity Time Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Sing the P song from last lesson together. Quick sound check: teacher shows P, children say /p/. Show pot and pear pictures — children name them.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🎨 Activity Book n-z — Page 3

Activity Book Page 3
  1. Distribute the activity page for letter P.
  2. Guide children through each activity step by step.
  3. Encourage children to say the sound /p/ as they work.
  4. Help children who need support — work alongside them.
  5. Praise effort, not perfection: "Wow, great coloring!"

📖 Quick Review — Phonics Reader 2 — Pages 6-7

Phonics Reader Page 6Phonics Reader Page 7
  1. Flip through both pages from previous lessons.
  2. Children say the sound, point to pictures, sing the song.
  3. Ask: "Who remembers what sound P makes?"

📋 Pages covered today: Activity Book p.3 + Review = 1 new page

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Pp /p/
🍲 pot
🍐 pear

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Flashlight Find 10 min

Turn off lights. Children use flashlights to find letter cards hidden on the walls.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Tape letter cards around the classroom walls (at child eye level).
  2. 2. Dim the lights (or turn off if safe).
  3. 3. Give children small flashlights.
  4. 4. 'Find the letter {X}!' Children shine their light on cards.
  5. 5. When found, everyone says the sound together.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 14 Letter P — Reinforcement Fun Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Song for Kids — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Show letter P flashcard. Children say /p/ loudly, then softly, then like a pot! Quick picture review: pot and pear.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Review All Pages for Letter P

  1. Phonics Reader p.6: Say the sound, trace the letter, name the pictures.
  2. Phonics Reader p.7: Sing the song together with actions. Read the phrase.
  3. Writing Book p.5 & p.6: Quick trace practice. Focus on correct starting point.
  4. Activity Book p.3: Review the completed activity. Celebrate their work!
Phonics Reader Page 6Phonics Reader Page 7Writing Book Page 5Activity Book Page 3Writing Book Page 6

🎲 Multi-Sensory Practice Stations (10 min within main activity):

  • Station 1 — Air Writing: Write P in the air, on the floor, on a friend's back.
  • Station 2 — Sound Practice: Teacher says words; children give thumbs up if it starts with /p/.
  • Station 3 — Picture Match: Match pot and pear pictures to the letter P card.

📋 No new pages — all review and hands-on practice!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Pp /p/
🍲 pot
🍐 pear

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Beanbag Toss 10 min

Children toss beanbags onto letter cards and say the sound of the card they hit.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Lay letter cards on the floor.
  2. 2. Children stand behind a line and toss a beanbag.
  3. 3. Whichever card the beanbag lands on, child says that sound.
  4. 4. Correct = 1 point! Keep it non-competitive.
  5. 5. Take turns until everyone has 3 throws.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 15 Letter P — Consolidation & Mini Check Phase 1: Letters n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Big review! Sing the P song one more time. Show P card — everyone says /p/ three times. Show pot and pear — children name them with excitement!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🔍 Mini Check (through fun, not testing!)

  1. Sound Check: Teacher shows P → children say /p/. (Individual check — go around the circle.)
  2. Picture Check: Show pot and pear pictures mixed with review pictures → children point to the ones starting with /p/.
  3. Writing Check: Children write P on whiteboard or paper (any size, any color!).
  4. Song Check: Can they sing the P song? Sing together!

🎉 Celebrate every child's progress! Give stickers for effort. No pressure — some children need more time and that's OK!

📖 Free Exploration

  • Let children look through all the P pages they've completed.
  • Encourage them to show their favorite page to a friend.
  • Take photos of their work for their portfolio.
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📋 No new pages — celebration and check-in day!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Pp /p/
🍲 pot
🍐 pear

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Treasure Hunt 10 min

Follow picture clues around the room to find the 'treasure letter' of the day.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place 3-4 clue cards around the room (pictures of target words).
  2. 2. Start with Clue 1: 'Find the nurse!' Children find the nurse picture.
  3. 3. Nurse picture has next clue: 'Find the nut!'
  4. 4. Final clue leads to the letter card treasure!
  5. 5. Everyone celebrates: 'We found the letter {X}!'

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 16 Revision: Letters n, o, p Phase 2: Revision n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello! — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Time to review! Show flashcards of n, o, p. Children say each sound. Quick picture review: nurse, nut, octopus, orange, pot, pear. Let's see what we remember!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 14 (trace letters, say sounds, circle correct pictures)

Phonics Reader Page 14
  1. Guide children through each revision activity slowly and patiently.
  2. Encourage children to say each sound before tracing.
  3. Use picture cards to support recognition.
  4. Celebrate every correct answer — "Yes! That's the /n/ sound!"
  5. For children who struggle, work one-on-one during game time.

📋 Revision pages: Page 14 (trace letters, say sounds, circle correct pictures)

🎴 Flashcards Review All

Nn /n/ 👩‍⚕️ 🥜 nurse · nut
Oo /o/ 🐙 🍊 octopus · orange
Pp /p/ 🍲 🍐 pot · pear

💡 Show each flashcard one by one. Children say the letter, sound, and words together. Mix the order for a fun challenge!

🎲 Game Time: Letter Relay 10 min

Team relay race. Run to pick up a letter card, say the sound, run back.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Divide into 2 teams. Place letter cards at the far end.
  2. 2. First child runs, picks a card, runs back.
  3. 3. Shows the card and says the sound loudly.
  4. 4. Tags the next teammate. Continue.
  5. 5. Everyone wins when all cards are collected!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 17 Revision Fun: Letters n, o, p Phase 2: Revision n, o, p
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

More revision fun! Today we play games to reinforce the sounds of n, o, and p. No new pages — just games and joy!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Review Phonics Reader p.14

Phonics Reader Page 14
  1. Guide children through each revision activity slowly and patiently.
  2. Encourage children to say each sound before tracing.
  3. Use picture cards to support recognition.
  4. Celebrate every correct answer — "Yes! That's the /n/ sound!"
  5. For children who struggle, work one-on-one during game time.

🎮 Extra Activity: Set up 3 sound stations — one for /n/, one for /o/, one for /p/. Children rotate and sort pictures.

📋 Revision pages: Review Phonics Reader p.14

🎴 Flashcards Review All

Nn /n/ 👩‍⚕️ 🥜 nurse · nut
Oo /o/ 🐙 🍊 octopus · orange
Pp /p/ 🍲 🍐 pot · pear

💡 Show each flashcard one by one. Children say the letter, sound, and words together. Mix the order for a fun challenge!

🎲 Game Time: Letter Bingo 10 min

Simple 3x3 bingo game with letters. Teacher calls sounds, children mark letters.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Give each child a 3x3 bingo card with letters.
  2. 2. Teacher calls out a sound: '/n/!'
  3. 3. Children look for 'n' on their card and cover it.
  4. 4. First to get 3 in a row shouts 'BINGO!'
  5. 5. Small prize for the winner.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 18 Letter Q — Introduction: Sound & Words Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Welcome back! Let's review our previous letters and sounds. Show flashcards of letters already learned and have children say the sounds together. Today we will learn a NEW letter: Q!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 8

Phonics Reader Page 8
  1. Say the sound: Show the letter Q. Teacher says: "This is the letter Q. The sound is /q/." Children repeat 3 times: "/q/... /q/... /q/!"
  2. Trace the letter: Teacher demonstrates tracing Q in the air. Children trace with their fingers on the book page. Say the sound while tracing.
  3. Say the words: Show pictures of queen and quail. "Listen: /q/queen... /q/quail! Both start with /q/!" Children repeat.
  4. Find more words: Ask children: "Can you think of other words that start with /q/?" Accept any attempt warmly.

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 7

Writing Book Page 7
  1. Show children how to trace the letter Q on the writing page.
  2. Children trace the letter with a thick pencil/crayon.
  3. Say the sound /q/ and the word "queen" while tracing.
  4. Praise every effort — perfection is NOT the goal!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.8 + Writing Book p.7 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Qq /q/
👑 queen
🐦 quail

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Musical Letters 10 min

Like musical chairs, but with letter cards on the floor. When music stops, pick up a card and say the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place letter cards in a circle on the floor (fewer cards than children).
  2. 2. Play music - children walk around the circle.
  3. 3. Stop music - each child stands on a card.
  4. 4. Child picks up the card and says the letter sound.
  5. 5. Remove one card each round (like musical chairs).

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 19 Letter Q — Song & Reading Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Song for Kids — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Quick review: Show the letter Q. Children say the sound /q/. Show pictures of queen and quail. Children name them. Great job!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 9

Phonics Reader Page 9
  1. Sing the song: Teach the Q song line by line. Sing together 2-3 times with actions.

    q, q, queen with a quail,

    q, q, queen with a quail,

    q, q, queen with a quail,

    q is the sound of 'q'; q.

  2. Let's read: Point to the words. Read together: "queen with a quail".
  3. Clap the syllables: Clap for each word: "queen" (1 clap), "quail" (1 clap).
  4. Action time: Make up simple actions for the song (e.g., pretend to be a queen).

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 8

Writing Book Page 8
  1. Children trace the letter Q and the word "quail".
  2. Sing the Q song softly while writing.
  3. Celebrate their writing — display on the wall!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.9 + Writing Book p.8 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Qq /q/
👑 queen
🐦 quail

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Air Writing 10 min

Children write letters in the air using big arm movements while saying the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. All children stand up.
  2. 2. Teacher demonstrates writing the letter in the air with big arm movements.
  3. 3. Children copy, saying the sound as they write: 'n... n... n...'
  4. 4. Try with different body parts: elbow, foot, nose!
  5. 5. Lots of giggles guaranteed.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 20 Letter Q — Activity Time Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Sing the Q song from last lesson together. Quick sound check: teacher shows Q, children say /q/. Show queen and quail pictures — children name them.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🎨 Activity Book n-z — Page 4

Activity Book Page 4
  1. Distribute the activity page for letter Q.
  2. Guide children through each activity step by step.
  3. Encourage children to say the sound /q/ as they work.
  4. Help children who need support — work alongside them.
  5. Praise effort, not perfection: "Wow, great coloring!"

📖 Quick Review — Phonics Reader 2 — Pages 8-9

Phonics Reader Page 8Phonics Reader Page 9
  1. Flip through both pages from previous lessons.
  2. Children say the sound, point to pictures, sing the song.
  3. Ask: "Who remembers what sound Q makes?"

📋 Pages covered today: Activity Book p.4 + Review = 1 new page

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Qq /q/
👑 queen
🐦 quail

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Feed the Monster 10 min

Children 'feed' correct letter cards to a friendly monster box.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Decorate a box as a friendly monster with an open mouth (slot).
  2. 2. Give children letter cards (target + review letters).
  3. 3. Teacher says: 'The monster is hungry for the sound /n/!'
  4. 4. Children with 'n' cards 'feed' the monster.
  5. 5. Monster makes nom-nom sounds. So much fun!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 21 Letter Q — Reinforcement Fun Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello! — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Show letter Q flashcard. Children say /q/ loudly, then softly, then like a queen! Quick picture review: queen and quail.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Review All Pages for Letter Q

  1. Phonics Reader p.8: Say the sound, trace the letter, name the pictures.
  2. Phonics Reader p.9: Sing the song together with actions. Read the phrase.
  3. Writing Book p.7 & p.8: Quick trace practice. Focus on correct starting point.
  4. Activity Book p.4: Review the completed activity. Celebrate their work!
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🎲 Multi-Sensory Practice Stations (10 min within main activity):

  • Station 1 — Air Writing: Write Q in the air, on the floor, on a friend's back.
  • Station 2 — Sound Practice: Teacher says words; children give thumbs up if it starts with /q/.
  • Station 3 — Picture Match: Match queen and quail pictures to the letter Q card.

📋 No new pages — all review and hands-on practice!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Qq /q/
👑 queen
🐦 quail

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Relay 10 min

Team relay race. Run to pick up a letter card, say the sound, run back.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Divide into 2 teams. Place letter cards at the far end.
  2. 2. First child runs, picks a card, runs back.
  3. 3. Shows the card and says the sound loudly.
  4. 4. Tags the next teammate. Continue.
  5. 5. Everyone wins when all cards are collected!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 22 Letter Q — Consolidation & Mini Check Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Big review! Sing the Q song one more time. Show Q card — everyone says /q/ three times. Show queen and quail — children name them with excitement!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🔍 Mini Check (through fun, not testing!)

  1. Sound Check: Teacher shows Q → children say /q/. (Individual check — go around the circle.)
  2. Picture Check: Show queen and quail pictures mixed with review pictures → children point to the ones starting with /q/.
  3. Writing Check: Children write Q on whiteboard or paper (any size, any color!).
  4. Song Check: Can they sing the Q song? Sing together!

🎉 Celebrate every child's progress! Give stickers for effort. No pressure — some children need more time and that's OK!

📖 Free Exploration

  • Let children look through all the Q pages they've completed.
  • Encourage them to show their favorite page to a friend.
  • Take photos of their work for their portfolio.
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📋 No new pages — celebration and check-in day!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Qq /q/
👑 queen
🐦 quail

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Simon Says 10 min

Classic Simon Says with letter-themed actions.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Teacher says: 'Simon says make the shape of letter {X} with your arms!'
  2. 2. Children make the shape.
  3. 3. 'Simon says say the sound /x/!' Children say it.
  4. 4. If teacher doesn't say 'Simon says', don't move!
  5. 5. Last ones remaining are 'Simon Stars'.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 23 Letter R — Introduction: Sound & Words Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Welcome back! Let's review our previous letters and sounds. Show flashcards of letters already learned and have children say the sounds together. Today we will learn a NEW letter: R!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 10

Phonics Reader Page 10
  1. Say the sound: Show the letter R. Teacher says: "This is the letter R. The sound is /r/." Children repeat 3 times: "/r/... /r/... /r/!"
  2. Trace the letter: Teacher demonstrates tracing R in the air. Children trace with their fingers on the book page. Say the sound while tracing.
  3. Say the words: Show pictures of rat and rock. "Listen: /r/rat... /r/rock! Both start with /r/!" Children repeat.
  4. Find more words: Ask children: "Can you think of other words that start with /r/?" Accept any attempt warmly.

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 9

Writing Book Page 9
  1. Show children how to trace the letter R on the writing page.
  2. Children trace the letter with a thick pencil/crayon.
  3. Say the sound /r/ and the word "rat" while tracing.
  4. Praise every effort — perfection is NOT the goal!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.10 + Writing Book p.9 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Rr /r/
🐀 rat
🪨 rock

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Mystery Bag 10 min

Children pull objects or picture cards from a mystery bag and name them, identifying the beginning sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Prepare a bag with objects/picture cards (some starting with target letter, some not).
  2. 2. Children take turns pulling one item out.
  3. 3. Child names the item: 'Nurse!'
  4. 4. Class asks: 'What sound does it start with?'
  5. 5. Child answers: 'n!' and everyone cheers.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 24 Letter R — Song & Reading Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Song for Kids — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Quick review: Show the letter R. Children say the sound /r/. Show pictures of rat and rock. Children name them. Great job!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 11

Phonics Reader Page 11
  1. Sing the song: Teach the R song line by line. Sing together 2-3 times with actions.

    r, r, rat on a rock,

    r, r, rat on a rock,

    r, r, rat on a rock,

    r is the sound of 'r'; r.

  2. Let's read: Point to the words. Read together: "rat on a rock".
  3. Clap the syllables: Clap for each word: "rat" (1 clap), "rock" (1 clap).
  4. Action time: Make up simple actions for the song (e.g., pretend to be a rat).

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 10

Writing Book Page 10
  1. Children trace the letter R and the word "rock".
  2. Sing the R song softly while writing.
  3. Celebrate their writing — display on the wall!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.11 + Writing Book p.10 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Rr /r/
🐀 rat
🪨 rock

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Pass the Letter 10 min

Hot potato game with a letter card. When music stops, the child holding the card says the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Children sit in a circle.
  2. 2. Play music - children pass a letter card around.
  3. 3. Stop music - child holding the card stands up.
  4. 4. Child says: 'The letter is {X}. The sound is /x/.'
  5. 5. Everyone claps. Start again.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 25 Letter R — Activity Time Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Sing the R song from last lesson together. Quick sound check: teacher shows R, children say /r/. Show rat and rock pictures — children name them.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🎨 Activity Book n-z — Page 5

Activity Book Page 5
  1. Distribute the activity page for letter R.
  2. Guide children through each activity step by step.
  3. Encourage children to say the sound /r/ as they work.
  4. Help children who need support — work alongside them.
  5. Praise effort, not perfection: "Wow, great coloring!"

📖 Quick Review — Phonics Reader 2 — Pages 10-11

Phonics Reader Page 10Phonics Reader Page 11
  1. Flip through both pages from previous lessons.
  2. Children say the sound, point to pictures, sing the song.
  3. Ask: "Who remembers what sound R makes?"

📋 Pages covered today: Activity Book p.5 + Review = 1 new page

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Rr /r/
🐀 rat
🪨 rock

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Puzzles 10 min

Children assemble simple letter puzzles and say the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Cut large letter cards into 2-3 pieces.
  2. 2. Mix all pieces on the table.
  3. 3. Children work together to assemble the letters.
  4. 4. When a letter is complete, everyone says the sound.
  5. 5. Encourage teamwork and cheering.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 26 Letter R — Reinforcement Fun Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello! — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Show letter R flashcard. Children say /r/ loudly, then softly, then like a rat! Quick picture review: rat and rock.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Review All Pages for Letter R

  1. Phonics Reader p.10: Say the sound, trace the letter, name the pictures.
  2. Phonics Reader p.11: Sing the song together with actions. Read the phrase.
  3. Writing Book p.9 & p.10: Quick trace practice. Focus on correct starting point.
  4. Activity Book p.5: Review the completed activity. Celebrate their work!
Phonics Reader Page 10Phonics Reader Page 11Writing Book Page 9Activity Book Page 5Writing Book Page 10

🎲 Multi-Sensory Practice Stations (10 min within main activity):

  • Station 1 — Air Writing: Write R in the air, on the floor, on a friend's back.
  • Station 2 — Sound Practice: Teacher says words; children give thumbs up if it starts with /r/.
  • Station 3 — Picture Match: Match rat and rock pictures to the letter R card.

📋 No new pages — all review and hands-on practice!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Rr /r/
🐀 rat
🪨 rock

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Color the Letter 10 min

Children find and color the target letter hidden among other letters.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Give each child a paper with many letters scattered.
  2. 2. 'Find all the letter {X}s and color them!'
  3. 3. Children use crayons to find and color target letters.
  4. 4. Count together how many they found.
  5. 5. Display their work on the wall!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 27 Letter R — Consolidation & Mini Check Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Big review! Sing the R song one more time. Show R card — everyone says /r/ three times. Show rat and rock — children name them with excitement!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🔍 Mini Check (through fun, not testing!)

  1. Sound Check: Teacher shows R → children say /r/. (Individual check — go around the circle.)
  2. Picture Check: Show rat and rock pictures mixed with review pictures → children point to the ones starting with /r/.
  3. Writing Check: Children write R on whiteboard or paper (any size, any color!).
  4. Song Check: Can they sing the R song? Sing together!

🎉 Celebrate every child's progress! Give stickers for effort. No pressure — some children need more time and that's OK!

📖 Free Exploration

  • Let children look through all the R pages they've completed.
  • Encourage them to show their favorite page to a friend.
  • Take photos of their work for their portfolio.
Book1_Phonics_Reader_2 Page 10Book1_Phonics_Reader_2 Page 11Book2_Writing_Book_2 Page 9Book2_Writing_Book_2 Page 10Book3_Activity_Book_nz Page 5

📋 No new pages — celebration and check-in day!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Rr /r/
🐀 rat
🪨 rock

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Memory 10 min

Memory card game with matching letter pairs.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place pairs of letter cards face down.
  2. 2. Children take turns flipping 2 cards.
  3. 3. If both cards show the same letter, keep them!
  4. 4. Say the sound when a pair is found.
  5. 5. Game continues until all pairs are found.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 28 Letter S — Introduction: Sound & Words Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Welcome back! Let's review our previous letters and sounds. Show flashcards of letters already learned and have children say the sounds together. Today we will learn a NEW letter: S!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 12

Phonics Reader Page 12
  1. Say the sound: Show the letter S. Teacher says: "This is the letter S. The sound is /s/." Children repeat 3 times: "/s/... /s/... /s/!"
  2. Trace the letter: Teacher demonstrates tracing S in the air. Children trace with their fingers on the book page. Say the sound while tracing.
  3. Say the words: Show pictures of seal and sea. "Listen: /s/seal... /s/sea! Both start with /s/!" Children repeat.
  4. Find more words: Ask children: "Can you think of other words that start with /s/?" Accept any attempt warmly.

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 11

Writing Book Page 11
  1. Show children how to trace the letter S on the writing page.
  2. Children trace the letter with a thick pencil/crayon.
  3. Say the sound /s/ and the word "seal" while tracing.
  4. Praise every effort — perfection is NOT the goal!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.12 + Writing Book p.11 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Ss /s/
🦭 seal
🌊 sea

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Sound Jump 10 min

Teacher says different words. Children jump up when they hear a word that starts with the target letter sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. All children stand in a circle.
  2. 2. Teacher says words slowly: 'cat... dog... nurse... ball... nut...'
  3. 3. When children hear a word starting with the target sound (e.g., 'n'), they JUMP!
  4. 4. Wrong jump = sit down (gently, keep it fun).
  5. 5. Last one standing is the 'Sound Champion'.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 29 Letter S — Song & Reading Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Song for Kids — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Quick review: Show the letter S. Children say the sound /s/. Show pictures of seal and sea. Children name them. Great job!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 13

Phonics Reader Page 13
  1. Sing the song: Teach the S song line by line. Sing together 2-3 times with actions.

    s, s, seal in the sea,

    s, s, seal in the sea,

    s, s, seal in the sea,

    s is the sound of 's'; s.

  2. Let's read: Point to the words. Read together: "seal in the sea".
  3. Clap the syllables: Clap for each word: "seal" (1 clap), "sea" (1 clap).
  4. Action time: Make up simple actions for the song (e.g., pretend to be a seal).

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 12

Writing Book Page 12
  1. Children trace the letter S and the word "sea".
  2. Sing the S song softly while writing.
  3. Celebrate their writing — display on the wall!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.13 + Writing Book p.12 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Ss /s/
🦭 seal
🌊 sea

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Fishing 10 min

Children use a magnetic fishing rod to 'catch' letter cards and say the sounds.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Attach paper clips to letter cards and place them on the floor ('pond').
  2. 2. Make a simple fishing rod with a magnet on a string.
  3. 3. Children take turns 'fishing' for letters.
  4. 4. When they catch a card, they say the letter name and sound.
  5. 5. Catch 3 letters to win a sticker!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 30 Letter S — Activity Time Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Sing the S song from last lesson together. Quick sound check: teacher shows S, children say /s/. Show seal and sea pictures — children name them.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🎨 Activity Book n-z — Page 6

Activity Book Page 6
  1. Distribute the activity page for letter S.
  2. Guide children through each activity step by step.
  3. Encourage children to say the sound /s/ as they work.
  4. Help children who need support — work alongside them.
  5. Praise effort, not perfection: "Wow, great coloring!"

📖 Quick Review — Phonics Reader 2 — Pages 12-13

Phonics Reader Page 12Phonics Reader Page 13
  1. Flip through both pages from previous lessons.
  2. Children say the sound, point to pictures, sing the song.
  3. Ask: "Who remembers what sound S makes?"

📋 Pages covered today: Activity Book p.6 + Review = 1 new page

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Ss /s/
🦭 seal
🌊 sea

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Hopscotch 10 min

Children hop on letter cards laid out like hopscotch, saying each sound as they land.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Lay letter cards on the floor in a hopscotch pattern.
  2. 2. Children take turns hopping on each card.
  3. 3. As they land, they say the letter sound: '/n/! /o/! /p/!'
  4. 4. If they say it correctly, they get to go again.
  5. 5. For younger children, allow two-foot landing.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 31 Letter S — Reinforcement Fun Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello! — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Show letter S flashcard. Children say /s/ loudly, then softly, then like a seal! Quick picture review: seal and sea.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Review All Pages for Letter S

  1. Phonics Reader p.12: Say the sound, trace the letter, name the pictures.
  2. Phonics Reader p.13: Sing the song together with actions. Read the phrase.
  3. Writing Book p.11 & p.12: Quick trace practice. Focus on correct starting point.
  4. Activity Book p.6: Review the completed activity. Celebrate their work!
Phonics Reader Page 12Phonics Reader Page 13Writing Book Page 11Activity Book Page 6Writing Book Page 12

🎲 Multi-Sensory Practice Stations (10 min within main activity):

  • Station 1 — Air Writing: Write S in the air, on the floor, on a friend's back.
  • Station 2 — Sound Practice: Teacher says words; children give thumbs up if it starts with /s/.
  • Station 3 — Picture Match: Match seal and sea pictures to the letter S card.

📋 No new pages — all review and hands-on practice!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Ss /s/
🦭 seal
🌊 sea

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Sound Sorting 10 min

Children sort picture cards into groups by their beginning sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place 2-3 letter cards on the table (e.g., 'n', 'o', 'p').
  2. 2. Give children a stack of picture cards.
  3. 3. Children take turns picking a card, naming the picture.
  4. 4. Child places the card under the correct letter.
  5. 5. Class checks together: 'Nurse - n! Correct!'

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 32 Letter S — Consolidation & Mini Check Phase 3: Letters q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Big review! Sing the S song one more time. Show S card — everyone says /s/ three times. Show seal and sea — children name them with excitement!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🔍 Mini Check (through fun, not testing!)

  1. Sound Check: Teacher shows S → children say /s/. (Individual check — go around the circle.)
  2. Picture Check: Show seal and sea pictures mixed with review pictures → children point to the ones starting with /s/.
  3. Writing Check: Children write S on whiteboard or paper (any size, any color!).
  4. Song Check: Can they sing the S song? Sing together!

🎉 Celebrate every child's progress! Give stickers for effort. No pressure — some children need more time and that's OK!

📖 Free Exploration

  • Let children look through all the S pages they've completed.
  • Encourage them to show their favorite page to a friend.
  • Take photos of their work for their portfolio.
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📋 No new pages — celebration and check-in day!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Ss /s/
🦭 seal
🌊 sea

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Sound Stepping Stones 10 min

Children step on letter cards to cross a 'river', saying each sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Lay letter cards on the floor as 'stepping stones' across a 'river'.
  2. 2. Children must step on each stone and say the sound to cross safely.
  3. 3. 'Don't fall in the water! Say the sound!'
  4. 4. If they can't say the sound, teacher helps them.
  5. 5. Everyone makes it across safely!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 33 Revision: Letters q, r, s Phase 4: Revision q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Review time! Show flashcards of q, r, s. Children say each sound. Quick picture review: queen, quail, rat, rock, seal, sea. Great progress!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 15 (trace letters, say sounds, match to correct pictures)

Phonics Reader Page 15
  1. Guide children through each revision activity slowly and patiently.
  2. Encourage children to say each sound before tracing.
  3. Use picture cards to support recognition.
  4. Celebrate every correct answer — "Yes! That's the /n/ sound!"
  5. For children who struggle, work one-on-one during game time.

📋 Revision pages: Page 15 (trace letters, say sounds, match to correct pictures)

🎴 Flashcards Review All

Qq /q/ 👑 🐦 queen · quail
Rr /r/ 🐀 🪨 rat · rock
Ss /s/ 🦭 🌊 seal · sea

💡 Show each flashcard one by one. Children say the letter, sound, and words together. Mix the order for a fun challenge!

🎲 Game Time: Sound Match 10 min

Memory matching game pairing letter cards with picture cards.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place letter cards and picture cards face down.
  2. 2. Children take turns flipping 2 cards.
  3. 3. If letter 'n' matches picture 'nurse', keep the pair!
  4. 4. Say the sound when a match is made.
  5. 5. Most pairs wins (but emphasize fun over winning).

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 34 Revision Fun: Letters q, r, s Phase 4: Revision q, r, s
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Song for Kids — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

More revision fun with games! Reinforce the sounds of q, r, and s through play. No pressure, just joy!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Review Phonics Reader p.15

Phonics Reader Page 15
  1. Guide children through each revision activity slowly and patiently.
  2. Encourage children to say each sound before tracing.
  3. Use picture cards to support recognition.
  4. Celebrate every correct answer — "Yes! That's the /n/ sound!"
  5. For children who struggle, work one-on-one during game time.

🎮 Extra Activity: Sound Sorting relay — sort pictures of q-words, r-words, and s-words into correct baskets.

📋 Revision pages: Review Phonics Reader p.15

🎴 Flashcards Review All

Qq /q/ 👑 🐦 queen · quail
Rr /r/ 🐀 🪨 rat · rock
Ss /s/ 🦭 🌊 seal · sea

💡 Show each flashcard one by one. Children say the letter, sound, and words together. Mix the order for a fun challenge!

🎲 Game Time: Treasure Hunt 10 min

Follow picture clues around the room to find the 'treasure letter' of the day.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place 3-4 clue cards around the room (pictures of target words).
  2. 2. Start with Clue 1: 'Find the nurse!' Children find the nurse picture.
  3. 3. Nurse picture has next clue: 'Find the nut!'
  4. 4. Final clue leads to the letter card treasure!
  5. 5. Everyone celebrates: 'We found the letter {X}!'

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 35 Letter T — Introduction: Sound & Words Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Welcome back! Let's review our previous letters and sounds. Show flashcards of letters already learned and have children say the sounds together. Today we will learn a NEW letter: T!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 16

Phonics Reader Page 16
  1. Say the sound: Show the letter T. Teacher says: "This is the letter T. The sound is /t/." Children repeat 3 times: "/t/... /t/... /t/!"
  2. Trace the letter: Teacher demonstrates tracing T in the air. Children trace with their fingers on the book page. Say the sound while tracing.
  3. Say the words: Show pictures of toad and tent. "Listen: /t/toad... /t/tent! Both start with /t/!" Children repeat.
  4. Find more words: Ask children: "Can you think of other words that start with /t/?" Accept any attempt warmly.

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 13

Writing Book Page 13
  1. Show children how to trace the letter T on the writing page.
  2. Children trace the letter with a thick pencil/crayon.
  3. Say the sound /t/ and the word "toad" while tracing.
  4. Praise every effort — perfection is NOT the goal!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.16 + Writing Book p.13 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Tt /t/
🐸 toad
⛺️ tent

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Hunt 10 min

Letter cards are hidden around the classroom. Children search, find, and say the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Before class, hide letter cards (target letter + review letters) around the room.
  2. 2. Tell children: 'The letter {X} is hiding! Can you find it?'
  3. 3. Children search and bring cards to the teacher.
  4. 4. Each child shows their card and says the sound.
  5. 5. Correct sound = sticker or high-five!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 36 Letter T — Song & Reading Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello! — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Quick review: Show the letter T. Children say the sound /t/. Show pictures of toad and tent. Children name them. Great job!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 17

Phonics Reader Page 17
  1. Sing the song: Teach the T song line by line. Sing together 2-3 times with actions.

    t, t, toad in a tent,

    t, t, toad in a tent,

    t, t, toad in a tent,

    t is the sound of 't'; t.

  2. Let's read: Point to the words. Read together: "toad in a tent".
  3. Clap the syllables: Clap for each word: "toad" (1 clap), "tent" (1 clap).
  4. Action time: Make up simple actions for the song (e.g., pretend to be a toad).

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 14

Writing Book Page 14
  1. Children trace the letter T and the word "tent".
  2. Sing the T song softly while writing.
  3. Celebrate their writing — display on the wall!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.17 + Writing Book p.14 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Tt /t/
🐸 toad
⛺️ tent

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Musical Letters 10 min

Like musical chairs, but with letter cards on the floor. When music stops, pick up a card and say the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place letter cards in a circle on the floor (fewer cards than children).
  2. 2. Play music - children walk around the circle.
  3. 3. Stop music - each child stands on a card.
  4. 4. Child picks up the card and says the letter sound.
  5. 5. Remove one card each round (like musical chairs).

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 37 Letter T — Activity Time Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Sing the T song from last lesson together. Quick sound check: teacher shows T, children say /t/. Show toad and tent pictures — children name them.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🎨 Activity Book n-z — Page 7

Activity Book Page 7
  1. Distribute the activity page for letter T.
  2. Guide children through each activity step by step.
  3. Encourage children to say the sound /t/ as they work.
  4. Help children who need support — work alongside them.
  5. Praise effort, not perfection: "Wow, great coloring!"

📖 Quick Review — Phonics Reader 2 — Pages 16-17

Phonics Reader Page 16Phonics Reader Page 17
  1. Flip through both pages from previous lessons.
  2. Children say the sound, point to pictures, sing the song.
  3. Ask: "Who remembers what sound T makes?"

📋 Pages covered today: Activity Book p.7 + Review = 1 new page

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Tt /t/
🐸 toad
⛺️ tent

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Playdough Letters 10 min

Children form the target letter using playdough snakes.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Give each child a piece of playdough.
  2. 2. Show the letter card as a model.
  3. 3. Children roll the playdough into 'snakes' and shape the letter.
  4. 4. Say the sound while making: 'I'm making n... n... n...'
  5. 5. Take a photo of their creations!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 38 Letter T — Reinforcement Fun Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Show letter T flashcard. Children say /t/ loudly, then softly, then like a toad! Quick picture review: toad and tent.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Review All Pages for Letter T

  1. Phonics Reader p.16: Say the sound, trace the letter, name the pictures.
  2. Phonics Reader p.17: Sing the song together with actions. Read the phrase.
  3. Writing Book p.13 & p.14: Quick trace practice. Focus on correct starting point.
  4. Activity Book p.7: Review the completed activity. Celebrate their work!
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🎲 Multi-Sensory Practice Stations (10 min within main activity):

  • Station 1 — Air Writing: Write T in the air, on the floor, on a friend's back.
  • Station 2 — Sound Practice: Teacher says words; children give thumbs up if it starts with /t/.
  • Station 3 — Picture Match: Match toad and tent pictures to the letter T card.

📋 No new pages — all review and hands-on practice!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Tt /t/
🐸 toad
⛺️ tent

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Mirror Game 10 min

Teacher makes a letter shape with their body; children copy like a mirror.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Teacher stands facing the children.
  2. 2. Teacher makes the shape of a letter with their body/arms.
  3. 3. Children copy the shape (like a mirror).
  4. 4. Together they say the sound: '/n/!'
  5. 5. Let children take turns being the 'mirror leader'.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 39 Letter T — Consolidation & Mini Check Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Song for Kids — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Big review! Sing the T song one more time. Show T card — everyone says /t/ three times. Show toad and tent — children name them with excitement!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🔍 Mini Check (through fun, not testing!)

  1. Sound Check: Teacher shows T → children say /t/. (Individual check — go around the circle.)
  2. Picture Check: Show toad and tent pictures mixed with review pictures → children point to the ones starting with /t/.
  3. Writing Check: Children write T on whiteboard or paper (any size, any color!).
  4. Song Check: Can they sing the T song? Sing together!

🎉 Celebrate every child's progress! Give stickers for effort. No pressure — some children need more time and that's OK!

📖 Free Exploration

  • Let children look through all the T pages they've completed.
  • Encourage them to show their favorite page to a friend.
  • Take photos of their work for their portfolio.
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📋 No new pages — celebration and check-in day!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Tt /t/
🐸 toad
⛺️ tent

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Fashion Show 10 min

Children 'model' a letter card, say the sound, and strike a pose.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Give each child a letter card to hold.
  2. 2. Set up a simple 'runway' in the classroom.
  3. 3. Children walk the runway one by one.
  4. 4. At the end, they hold up their card, say the sound, and strike a pose!
  5. 5. Everyone claps and cheers. Take photos!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 40 Letter U — Introduction: Sound & Words Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Welcome back! Let's review our previous letters and sounds. Show flashcards of letters already learned and have children say the sounds together. Today we will learn a NEW letter: U!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 18

Phonics Reader Page 18
  1. Say the sound: Show the letter U. Teacher says: "This is the letter U. The sound is /u/." Children repeat 3 times: "/u/... /u/... /u/!"
  2. Trace the letter: Teacher demonstrates tracing U in the air. Children trace with their fingers on the book page. Say the sound while tracing.
  3. Say the words: Show pictures of uncle and umbrella. "Listen: /u/uncle... /u/umbrella! Both start with /u/!" Children repeat.
  4. Find more words: Ask children: "Can you think of other words that start with /u/?" Accept any attempt warmly.

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 15

Writing Book Page 15
  1. Show children how to trace the letter U on the writing page.
  2. Children trace the letter with a thick pencil/crayon.
  3. Say the sound /u/ and the word "uncle" while tracing.
  4. Praise every effort — perfection is NOT the goal!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.18 + Writing Book p.15 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Uu /u/
👨 uncle
☂️ umbrella

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Mystery Bag 10 min

Children pull objects or picture cards from a mystery bag and name them, identifying the beginning sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Prepare a bag with objects/picture cards (some starting with target letter, some not).
  2. 2. Children take turns pulling one item out.
  3. 3. Child names the item: 'Nurse!'
  4. 4. Class asks: 'What sound does it start with?'
  5. 5. Child answers: 'n!' and everyone cheers.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 41 Letter U — Song & Reading Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello! — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Quick review: Show the letter U. Children say the sound /u/. Show pictures of uncle and umbrella. Children name them. Great job!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 19

Phonics Reader Page 19
  1. Sing the song: Teach the U song line by line. Sing together 2-3 times with actions.

    u, u, u, umbrella,

    u, u, u, umbrella,

    u, u, u, umbrella,

    u is the sound of 'u'; u.

  2. Let's read: Point to the words. Read together: "uncle with an umbrella".
  3. Clap the syllables: Clap for each word: "uncle" (1 clap), "umbrella" (1 clap).
  4. Action time: Make up simple actions for the song (e.g., pretend to be a uncle).

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 16

Writing Book Page 16
  1. Children trace the letter U and the word "umbrella".
  2. Sing the U song softly while writing.
  3. Celebrate their writing — display on the wall!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.19 + Writing Book p.16 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Uu /u/
👨 uncle
☂️ umbrella

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Air Writing 10 min

Children write letters in the air using big arm movements while saying the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. All children stand up.
  2. 2. Teacher demonstrates writing the letter in the air with big arm movements.
  3. 3. Children copy, saying the sound as they write: 'n... n... n...'
  4. 4. Try with different body parts: elbow, foot, nose!
  5. 5. Lots of giggles guaranteed.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 42 Letter U — Activity Time Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Sing the U song from last lesson together. Quick sound check: teacher shows U, children say /u/. Show uncle and umbrella pictures — children name them.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🎨 Activity Book n-z — Page 8

Activity Book Page 8
  1. Distribute the activity page for letter U.
  2. Guide children through each activity step by step.
  3. Encourage children to say the sound /u/ as they work.
  4. Help children who need support — work alongside them.
  5. Praise effort, not perfection: "Wow, great coloring!"

📖 Quick Review — Phonics Reader 2 — Pages 18-19

Phonics Reader Page 18Phonics Reader Page 19
  1. Flip through both pages from previous lessons.
  2. Children say the sound, point to pictures, sing the song.
  3. Ask: "Who remembers what sound U makes?"

📋 Pages covered today: Activity Book p.8 + Review = 1 new page

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Uu /u/
👨 uncle
☂️ umbrella

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Flashlight Find 10 min

Turn off lights. Children use flashlights to find letter cards hidden on the walls.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Tape letter cards around the classroom walls (at child eye level).
  2. 2. Dim the lights (or turn off if safe).
  3. 3. Give children small flashlights.
  4. 4. 'Find the letter {X}!' Children shine their light on cards.
  5. 5. When found, everyone says the sound together.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 43 Letter U — Reinforcement Fun Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Show letter U flashcard. Children say /u/ loudly, then softly, then like a uncle! Quick picture review: uncle and umbrella.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Review All Pages for Letter U

  1. Phonics Reader p.18: Say the sound, trace the letter, name the pictures.
  2. Phonics Reader p.19: Sing the song together with actions. Read the phrase.
  3. Writing Book p.15 & p.16: Quick trace practice. Focus on correct starting point.
  4. Activity Book p.8: Review the completed activity. Celebrate their work!
Phonics Reader Page 18Phonics Reader Page 19Writing Book Page 15Activity Book Page 8Writing Book Page 16

🎲 Multi-Sensory Practice Stations (10 min within main activity):

  • Station 1 — Air Writing: Write U in the air, on the floor, on a friend's back.
  • Station 2 — Sound Practice: Teacher says words; children give thumbs up if it starts with /u/.
  • Station 3 — Picture Match: Match uncle and umbrella pictures to the letter U card.

📋 No new pages — all review and hands-on practice!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Uu /u/
👨 uncle
☂️ umbrella

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Beanbag Toss 10 min

Children toss beanbags onto letter cards and say the sound of the card they hit.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Lay letter cards on the floor.
  2. 2. Children stand behind a line and toss a beanbag.
  3. 3. Whichever card the beanbag lands on, child says that sound.
  4. 4. Correct = 1 point! Keep it non-competitive.
  5. 5. Take turns until everyone has 3 throws.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 44 Letter U — Consolidation & Mini Check Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Song for Kids — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Big review! Sing the U song one more time. Show U card — everyone says /u/ three times. Show uncle and umbrella — children name them with excitement!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🔍 Mini Check (through fun, not testing!)

  1. Sound Check: Teacher shows U → children say /u/. (Individual check — go around the circle.)
  2. Picture Check: Show uncle and umbrella pictures mixed with review pictures → children point to the ones starting with /u/.
  3. Writing Check: Children write U on whiteboard or paper (any size, any color!).
  4. Song Check: Can they sing the U song? Sing together!

🎉 Celebrate every child's progress! Give stickers for effort. No pressure — some children need more time and that's OK!

📖 Free Exploration

  • Let children look through all the U pages they've completed.
  • Encourage them to show their favorite page to a friend.
  • Take photos of their work for their portfolio.
Book1_Phonics_Reader_2 Page 18Book1_Phonics_Reader_2 Page 19Book2_Writing_Book_2 Page 15Book2_Writing_Book_2 Page 16Book3_Activity_Book_nz Page 8

📋 No new pages — celebration and check-in day!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Uu /u/
👨 uncle
☂️ umbrella

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Memory 10 min

Memory card game with matching letter pairs.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place pairs of letter cards face down.
  2. 2. Children take turns flipping 2 cards.
  3. 3. If both cards show the same letter, keep them!
  4. 4. Say the sound when a pair is found.
  5. 5. Game continues until all pairs are found.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 45 Letter V — Introduction: Sound & Words Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Welcome back! Let's review our previous letters and sounds. Show flashcards of letters already learned and have children say the sounds together. Today we will learn a NEW letter: V!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 20

Phonics Reader Page 20
  1. Say the sound: Show the letter V. Teacher says: "This is the letter V. The sound is /v/." Children repeat 3 times: "/v/... /v/... /v/!"
  2. Trace the letter: Teacher demonstrates tracing V in the air. Children trace with their fingers on the book page. Say the sound while tracing.
  3. Say the words: Show pictures of vase and van. "Listen: /v/vase... /v/van! Both start with /v/!" Children repeat.
  4. Find more words: Ask children: "Can you think of other words that start with /v/?" Accept any attempt warmly.

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 17

Writing Book Page 17
  1. Show children how to trace the letter V on the writing page.
  2. Children trace the letter with a thick pencil/crayon.
  3. Say the sound /v/ and the word "vase" while tracing.
  4. Praise every effort — perfection is NOT the goal!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.20 + Writing Book p.17 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Vv /v/
🏺 vase
🚐 van

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Sound Jump 10 min

Teacher says different words. Children jump up when they hear a word that starts with the target letter sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. All children stand in a circle.
  2. 2. Teacher says words slowly: 'cat... dog... nurse... ball... nut...'
  3. 3. When children hear a word starting with the target sound (e.g., 'n'), they JUMP!
  4. 4. Wrong jump = sit down (gently, keep it fun).
  5. 5. Last one standing is the 'Sound Champion'.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 46 Letter V — Song & Reading Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello! — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Quick review: Show the letter V. Children say the sound /v/. Show pictures of vase and van. Children name them. Great job!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 21

Phonics Reader Page 21
  1. Sing the song: Teach the V song line by line. Sing together 2-3 times with actions.

    v, v, vase in a van,

    v, v, vase in a van,

    v, v, vase in a van,

    v is the sound of 'v'; v.

  2. Let's read: Point to the words. Read together: "vase in a van".
  3. Clap the syllables: Clap for each word: "vase" (1 clap), "van" (1 clap).
  4. Action time: Make up simple actions for the song (e.g., pretend to be a vase).

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 18

Writing Book Page 18
  1. Children trace the letter V and the word "van".
  2. Sing the V song softly while writing.
  3. Celebrate their writing — display on the wall!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.21 + Writing Book p.18 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Vv /v/
🏺 vase
🚐 van

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Pass the Letter 10 min

Hot potato game with a letter card. When music stops, the child holding the card says the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Children sit in a circle.
  2. 2. Play music - children pass a letter card around.
  3. 3. Stop music - child holding the card stands up.
  4. 4. Child says: 'The letter is {X}. The sound is /x/.'
  5. 5. Everyone claps. Start again.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 47 Letter V — Activity Time Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Sing the V song from last lesson together. Quick sound check: teacher shows V, children say /v/. Show vase and van pictures — children name them.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🎨 Activity Book n-z — Page 9

Activity Book Page 9
  1. Distribute the activity page for letter V.
  2. Guide children through each activity step by step.
  3. Encourage children to say the sound /v/ as they work.
  4. Help children who need support — work alongside them.
  5. Praise effort, not perfection: "Wow, great coloring!"

📖 Quick Review — Phonics Reader 2 — Pages 20-21

Phonics Reader Page 20Phonics Reader Page 21
  1. Flip through both pages from previous lessons.
  2. Children say the sound, point to pictures, sing the song.
  3. Ask: "Who remembers what sound V makes?"

📋 Pages covered today: Activity Book p.9 + Review = 1 new page

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Vv /v/
🏺 vase
🚐 van

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Feed the Monster 10 min

Children 'feed' correct letter cards to a friendly monster box.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Decorate a box as a friendly monster with an open mouth (slot).
  2. 2. Give children letter cards (target + review letters).
  3. 3. Teacher says: 'The monster is hungry for the sound /n/!'
  4. 4. Children with 'n' cards 'feed' the monster.
  5. 5. Monster makes nom-nom sounds. So much fun!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 48 Letter V — Reinforcement Fun Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Show letter V flashcard. Children say /v/ loudly, then softly, then like a vase! Quick picture review: vase and van.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Review All Pages for Letter V

  1. Phonics Reader p.20: Say the sound, trace the letter, name the pictures.
  2. Phonics Reader p.21: Sing the song together with actions. Read the phrase.
  3. Writing Book p.17 & p.18: Quick trace practice. Focus on correct starting point.
  4. Activity Book p.9: Review the completed activity. Celebrate their work!
Phonics Reader Page 20Phonics Reader Page 21Writing Book Page 17Activity Book Page 9Writing Book Page 18

🎲 Multi-Sensory Practice Stations (10 min within main activity):

  • Station 1 — Air Writing: Write V in the air, on the floor, on a friend's back.
  • Station 2 — Sound Practice: Teacher says words; children give thumbs up if it starts with /v/.
  • Station 3 — Picture Match: Match vase and van pictures to the letter V card.

📋 No new pages — all review and hands-on practice!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Vv /v/
🏺 vase
🚐 van

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Sand Tray Writing 10 min

Children write letters in a tray of sand using their fingers.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Fill shallow trays with a thin layer of sand.
  2. 2. Show the letter card.
  3. 3. Children use their index finger to write the letter in the sand.
  4. 4. Say the sound while writing: 'n... n... n...'
  5. 5. Shake tray gently to erase and try again.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 49 Letter V — Consolidation & Mini Check Phase 5: Letters t, u, v
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Song for Kids — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Big review! Sing the V song one more time. Show V card — everyone says /v/ three times. Show vase and van — children name them with excitement!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🔍 Mini Check (through fun, not testing!)

  1. Sound Check: Teacher shows V → children say /v/. (Individual check — go around the circle.)
  2. Picture Check: Show vase and van pictures mixed with review pictures → children point to the ones starting with /v/.
  3. Writing Check: Children write V on whiteboard or paper (any size, any color!).
  4. Song Check: Can they sing the V song? Sing together!

🎉 Celebrate every child's progress! Give stickers for effort. No pressure — some children need more time and that's OK!

📖 Free Exploration

  • Let children look through all the V pages they've completed.
  • Encourage them to show their favorite page to a friend.
  • Take photos of their work for their portfolio.
Book1_Phonics_Reader_2 Page 20Book1_Phonics_Reader_2 Page 21Book2_Writing_Book_2 Page 17Book2_Writing_Book_2 Page 18Book3_Activity_Book_nz Page 9

📋 No new pages — celebration and check-in day!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Vv /v/
🏺 vase
🚐 van

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Sound Match 10 min

Memory matching game pairing letter cards with picture cards.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place letter cards and picture cards face down.
  2. 2. Children take turns flipping 2 cards.
  3. 3. If letter 'n' matches picture 'nurse', keep the pair!
  4. 4. Say the sound when a match is made.
  5. 5. Most pairs wins (but emphasize fun over winning).

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 50 Revision: Letters t, u, v, w Phase 6: Revision t, u, v, w
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Review time! Show flashcards of t, u, v, w. Children say each sound. Quick picture review: toad, tent, uncle, umbrella, vase, van, worm, wall. Halfway there!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 30 (trace letters, say sounds, match to correct pictures)

Phonics Reader Page 30
  1. Guide children through each revision activity slowly and patiently.
  2. Encourage children to say each sound before tracing.
  3. Use picture cards to support recognition.
  4. Celebrate every correct answer — "Yes! That's the /n/ sound!"
  5. For children who struggle, work one-on-one during game time.

📋 Revision pages: Page 30 (trace letters, say sounds, match to correct pictures)

🎴 Flashcards Review All

Tt /t/ 🐸 ⛺️ toad · tent
Uu /u/ 👨 ☂️ uncle · umbrella
Vv /v/ 🏺 🚐 vase · van
Ww /w/ 🪱 🧱 worm · wall

💡 Show each flashcard one by one. Children say the letter, sound, and words together. Mix the order for a fun challenge!

🎲 Game Time: Phonics Party Stations 10 min

Multiple game stations set up around the room for a fun revision party.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Set up 3-4 stations: (a) Playdough letters, (b) Sand tray writing, (c) Beanbag toss, (d) Mystery bag.
  2. 2. Divide children into small groups.
  3. 3. Each group spends 3-4 minutes at each station.
  4. 4. Rotate when the timer rings.
  5. 5. End with a big group song and celebration!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 51 Revision Fun: Letters t, u, v, w Phase 6: Revision t, u, v, w
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello! — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

More revision fun with games! Set up phonics stations for t, u, v, w sounds. Children rotate and play!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Review Phonics Reader p.30

Phonics Reader Page 30
  1. Guide children through each revision activity slowly and patiently.
  2. Encourage children to say each sound before tracing.
  3. Use picture cards to support recognition.
  4. Celebrate every correct answer — "Yes! That's the /n/ sound!"
  5. For children who struggle, work one-on-one during game time.

🎮 Extra Activity: Phonics Party Stations — 4 stations for 4 sounds. Children rotate every 3 minutes.

📋 Revision pages: Review Phonics Reader p.30

🎴 Flashcards Review All

Tt /t/ 🐸 ⛺️ toad · tent
Uu /u/ 👨 ☂️ uncle · umbrella
Vv /v/ 🏺 🚐 vase · van
Ww /w/ 🪱 🧱 worm · wall

💡 Show each flashcard one by one. Children say the letter, sound, and words together. Mix the order for a fun challenge!

🎲 Game Time: Letter Fashion Show 10 min

Children 'model' a letter card, say the sound, and strike a pose.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Give each child a letter card to hold.
  2. 2. Set up a simple 'runway' in the classroom.
  3. 3. Children walk the runway one by one.
  4. 4. At the end, they hold up their card, say the sound, and strike a pose!
  5. 5. Everyone claps and cheers. Take photos!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 52 Letter W — Introduction: Sound & Words Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Welcome back! Let's review our previous letters and sounds. Show flashcards of letters already learned and have children say the sounds together. Today we will learn a NEW letter: W!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 22

Phonics Reader Page 22
  1. Say the sound: Show the letter W. Teacher says: "This is the letter W. The sound is /w/." Children repeat 3 times: "/w/... /w/... /w/!"
  2. Trace the letter: Teacher demonstrates tracing W in the air. Children trace with their fingers on the book page. Say the sound while tracing.
  3. Say the words: Show pictures of worm and wall. "Listen: /w/worm... /w/wall! Both start with /w/!" Children repeat.
  4. Find more words: Ask children: "Can you think of other words that start with /w/?" Accept any attempt warmly.

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 19

Writing Book Page 19
  1. Show children how to trace the letter W on the writing page.
  2. Children trace the letter with a thick pencil/crayon.
  3. Say the sound /w/ and the word "worm" while tracing.
  4. Praise every effort — perfection is NOT the goal!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.22 + Writing Book p.19 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Ww /w/
🪱 worm
🧱 wall

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Sound Jump 10 min

Teacher says different words. Children jump up when they hear a word that starts with the target letter sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. All children stand in a circle.
  2. 2. Teacher says words slowly: 'cat... dog... nurse... ball... nut...'
  3. 3. When children hear a word starting with the target sound (e.g., 'n'), they JUMP!
  4. 4. Wrong jump = sit down (gently, keep it fun).
  5. 5. Last one standing is the 'Sound Champion'.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 53 Letter W — Song & Reading Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Quick review: Show the letter W. Children say the sound /w/. Show pictures of worm and wall. Children name them. Great job!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 23

Phonics Reader Page 23
  1. Sing the song: Teach the W song line by line. Sing together 2-3 times with actions.

    w, w, worm on a wall,

    w, w, worm on a wall,

    w, w, worm on a wall,

    w is the sound of 'w'; w.

  2. Let's read: Point to the words. Read together: "worm on a wall".
  3. Clap the syllables: Clap for each word: "worm" (1 clap), "wall" (1 clap).
  4. Action time: Make up simple actions for the song (e.g., pretend to be a worm).

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 20

Writing Book Page 20
  1. Children trace the letter W and the word "wall".
  2. Sing the W song softly while writing.
  3. Celebrate their writing — display on the wall!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.23 + Writing Book p.20 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Ww /w/
🪱 worm
🧱 wall

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Pass the Letter 10 min

Hot potato game with a letter card. When music stops, the child holding the card says the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Children sit in a circle.
  2. 2. Play music - children pass a letter card around.
  3. 3. Stop music - child holding the card stands up.
  4. 4. Child says: 'The letter is {X}. The sound is /x/.'
  5. 5. Everyone claps. Start again.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 54 Letter W — Activity Time Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Song for Kids — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Sing the W song from last lesson together. Quick sound check: teacher shows W, children say /w/. Show worm and wall pictures — children name them.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🎨 Activity Book n-z — Page 10

Activity Book Page 10
  1. Distribute the activity page for letter W.
  2. Guide children through each activity step by step.
  3. Encourage children to say the sound /w/ as they work.
  4. Help children who need support — work alongside them.
  5. Praise effort, not perfection: "Wow, great coloring!"

📖 Quick Review — Phonics Reader 2 — Pages 22-23

Phonics Reader Page 22Phonics Reader Page 23
  1. Flip through both pages from previous lessons.
  2. Children say the sound, point to pictures, sing the song.
  3. Ask: "Who remembers what sound W makes?"

📋 Pages covered today: Activity Book p.10 + Review = 1 new page

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Ww /w/
🪱 worm
🧱 wall

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Playdough Letters 10 min

Children form the target letter using playdough snakes.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Give each child a piece of playdough.
  2. 2. Show the letter card as a model.
  3. 3. Children roll the playdough into 'snakes' and shape the letter.
  4. 4. Say the sound while making: 'I'm making n... n... n...'
  5. 5. Take a photo of their creations!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 55 Letter W — Reinforcement & Mini Check Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Big review! Sing the W song. Show W card — everyone says /w/ three times. Show worm and wall — children name them!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Review All Pages for Letter W

  1. Phonics Reader p.22 & p.23: Say the sound, sing the song, read the phrase.
  2. Writing Book p.19 & p.20: Quick trace practice.
  3. Activity Book p.10: Review completed activity.
Phonics Reader Page 22Writing Book Page 19Activity Book Page 10Writing Book Page 20

🔍 Mini Check (through fun!)

  1. Sound Check: Show W → children say /w/.
  2. Picture Check: Sort worm and wall from other pictures.
  3. Writing Check: Write W on whiteboard.

🎉 Celebrate! Give stickers. Ready to move to the next letter!

📋 No new pages — review and celebration day!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Ww /w/
🪱 worm
🧱 wall

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Bingo 10 min

Simple 3x3 bingo game with letters. Teacher calls sounds, children mark letters.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Give each child a 3x3 bingo card with letters.
  2. 2. Teacher calls out a sound: '/n/!'
  3. 3. Children look for 'n' on their card and cover it.
  4. 4. First to get 3 in a row shouts 'BINGO!'
  5. 5. Small prize for the winner.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 56 Letter X — Introduction: Sound & Words Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello! — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Welcome back! Let's review our previous letters and sounds. Show flashcards of letters already learned and have children say the sounds together. Today we will learn a NEW letter: X!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 24

Phonics Reader Page 24
  1. Say the sound: Show the letter X. Teacher says: "This is the letter X. The sound is /x/." Children repeat 3 times: "/x/... /x/... /x/!"
  2. Trace the letter: Teacher demonstrates tracing X in the air. Children trace with their fingers on the book page. Say the sound while tracing.
  3. Say the words: Show pictures of fox and box. "Listen: /x/fox... /x/box! Both start with /x/!" Children repeat.
  4. Find more words: Ask children: "Can you think of other words that start with /x/?" Accept any attempt warmly.

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 21

Writing Book Page 21
  1. Show children how to trace the letter X on the writing page.
  2. Children trace the letter with a thick pencil/crayon.
  3. Say the sound /x/ and the word "fox" while tracing.
  4. Praise every effort — perfection is NOT the goal!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.24 + Writing Book p.21 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Xx /x/
🦊 fox
📦 box

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Mystery Bag 10 min

Children pull objects or picture cards from a mystery bag and name them, identifying the beginning sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Prepare a bag with objects/picture cards (some starting with target letter, some not).
  2. 2. Children take turns pulling one item out.
  3. 3. Child names the item: 'Nurse!'
  4. 4. Class asks: 'What sound does it start with?'
  5. 5. Child answers: 'n!' and everyone cheers.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 57 Letter X — Song & Reading Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Quick review: Show the letter X. Children say the sound /x/. Show pictures of fox and box. Children name them. Great job!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 25

Phonics Reader Page 25
  1. Sing the song: Teach the X song line by line. Sing together 2-3 times with actions.

    x, x, fox in a box,

    x, x, fox in a box,

    x, x, fox in a box,

    x is the sound of 'x'; x.

  2. Let's read: Point to the words. Read together: "fox in a box".
  3. Clap the syllables: Clap for each word: "fox" (1 clap), "box" (1 clap).
  4. Action time: Make up simple actions for the song (e.g., pretend to be a fox).

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 22

Writing Book Page 22
  1. Children trace the letter X and the word "box".
  2. Sing the X song softly while writing.
  3. Celebrate their writing — display on the wall!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.25 + Writing Book p.22 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Xx /x/
🦊 fox
📦 box

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Fishing 10 min

Children use a magnetic fishing rod to 'catch' letter cards and say the sounds.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Attach paper clips to letter cards and place them on the floor ('pond').
  2. 2. Make a simple fishing rod with a magnet on a string.
  3. 3. Children take turns 'fishing' for letters.
  4. 4. When they catch a card, they say the letter name and sound.
  5. 5. Catch 3 letters to win a sticker!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 58 Letter X — Activity Time Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Sing the X song from last lesson together. Quick sound check: teacher shows X, children say /x/. Show fox and box pictures — children name them.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🎨 Activity Book n-z — Page 11

Activity Book Page 11
  1. Distribute the activity page for letter X.
  2. Guide children through each activity step by step.
  3. Encourage children to say the sound /x/ as they work.
  4. Help children who need support — work alongside them.
  5. Praise effort, not perfection: "Wow, great coloring!"

📖 Quick Review — Phonics Reader 2 — Pages 24-25

Phonics Reader Page 24Phonics Reader Page 25
  1. Flip through both pages from previous lessons.
  2. Children say the sound, point to pictures, sing the song.
  3. Ask: "Who remembers what sound X makes?"

📋 Pages covered today: Activity Book p.11 + Review = 1 new page

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Xx /x/
🦊 fox
📦 box

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Hopscotch 10 min

Children hop on letter cards laid out like hopscotch, saying each sound as they land.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Lay letter cards on the floor in a hopscotch pattern.
  2. 2. Children take turns hopping on each card.
  3. 3. As they land, they say the letter sound: '/n/! /o/! /p/!'
  4. 4. If they say it correctly, they get to go again.
  5. 5. For younger children, allow two-foot landing.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 59 Letter X — Reinforcement & Mini Check Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Song for Kids — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Big review! Sing the X song. Show X card — everyone says /x/ three times. Show fox and box — children name them!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Review All Pages for Letter X

  1. Phonics Reader p.24 & p.25: Say the sound, sing the song, read the phrase.
  2. Writing Book p.21 & p.22: Quick trace practice.
  3. Activity Book p.11: Review completed activity.
Phonics Reader Page 24Writing Book Page 21Activity Book Page 11Writing Book Page 22

🔍 Mini Check (through fun!)

  1. Sound Check: Show X → children say /x/.
  2. Picture Check: Sort fox and box from other pictures.
  3. Writing Check: Write X on whiteboard.

🎉 Celebrate! Give stickers. Ready to move to the next letter!

📋 No new pages — review and celebration day!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Xx /x/
🦊 fox
📦 box

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Sound Match 10 min

Memory matching game pairing letter cards with picture cards.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place letter cards and picture cards face down.
  2. 2. Children take turns flipping 2 cards.
  3. 3. If letter 'n' matches picture 'nurse', keep the pair!
  4. 4. Say the sound when a match is made.
  5. 5. Most pairs wins (but emphasize fun over winning).

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 60 Letter Y — Introduction: Sound & Words Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Welcome back! Let's review our previous letters and sounds. Show flashcards of letters already learned and have children say the sounds together. Today we will learn a NEW letter: Y!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 26

Phonics Reader Page 26
  1. Say the sound: Show the letter Y. Teacher says: "This is the letter Y. The sound is /y/." Children repeat 3 times: "/y/... /y/... /y/!"
  2. Trace the letter: Teacher demonstrates tracing Y in the air. Children trace with their fingers on the book page. Say the sound while tracing.
  3. Say the words: Show pictures of yak and yarn. "Listen: /y/yak... /y/yarn! Both start with /y/!" Children repeat.
  4. Find more words: Ask children: "Can you think of other words that start with /y/?" Accept any attempt warmly.

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 23

Writing Book Page 23
  1. Show children how to trace the letter Y on the writing page.
  2. Children trace the letter with a thick pencil/crayon.
  3. Say the sound /y/ and the word "yak" while tracing.
  4. Praise every effort — perfection is NOT the goal!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.26 + Writing Book p.23 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Yy /y/
🦬 yak
🧶 yarn

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Letter Hunt 10 min

Letter cards are hidden around the classroom. Children search, find, and say the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Before class, hide letter cards (target letter + review letters) around the room.
  2. 2. Tell children: 'The letter {X} is hiding! Can you find it?'
  3. 3. Children search and bring cards to the teacher.
  4. 4. Each child shows their card and says the sound.
  5. 5. Correct sound = sticker or high-five!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 61 Letter Y — Song & Reading Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello! — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Quick review: Show the letter Y. Children say the sound /y/. Show pictures of yak and yarn. Children name them. Great job!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 27

Phonics Reader Page 27
  1. Sing the song: Teach the Y song line by line. Sing together 2-3 times with actions.

    y, y, yak with a yarn,

    y, y, yak with a yarn,

    y, y, yak with a yarn,

    y is the sound of 'y'; y.

  2. Let's read: Point to the words. Read together: "yak with a yarn".
  3. Clap the syllables: Clap for each word: "yak" (1 clap), "yarn" (1 clap).
  4. Action time: Make up simple actions for the song (e.g., pretend to be a yak).

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 24

Writing Book Page 24
  1. Children trace the letter Y and the word "yarn".
  2. Sing the Y song softly while writing.
  3. Celebrate their writing — display on the wall!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.27 + Writing Book p.24 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Yy /y/
🦬 yak
🧶 yarn

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Sound Sorting 10 min

Children sort picture cards into groups by their beginning sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place 2-3 letter cards on the table (e.g., 'n', 'o', 'p').
  2. 2. Give children a stack of picture cards.
  3. 3. Children take turns picking a card, naming the picture.
  4. 4. Child places the card under the correct letter.
  5. 5. Class checks together: 'Nurse - n! Correct!'

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 62 Letter Y — Activity Time Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Sing the Y song from last lesson together. Quick sound check: teacher shows Y, children say /y/. Show yak and yarn pictures — children name them.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🎨 Activity Book n-z — Page 12

Activity Book Page 12
  1. Distribute the activity page for letter Y.
  2. Guide children through each activity step by step.
  3. Encourage children to say the sound /y/ as they work.
  4. Help children who need support — work alongside them.
  5. Praise effort, not perfection: "Wow, great coloring!"

📖 Quick Review — Phonics Reader 2 — Pages 26-27

Phonics Reader Page 26Phonics Reader Page 27
  1. Flip through both pages from previous lessons.
  2. Children say the sound, point to pictures, sing the song.
  3. Ask: "Who remembers what sound Y makes?"

📋 Pages covered today: Activity Book p.12 + Review = 1 new page

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Yy /y/
🦬 yak
🧶 yarn

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Flashlight Find 10 min

Turn off lights. Children use flashlights to find letter cards hidden on the walls.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Tape letter cards around the classroom walls (at child eye level).
  2. 2. Dim the lights (or turn off if safe).
  3. 3. Give children small flashlights.
  4. 4. 'Find the letter {X}!' Children shine their light on cards.
  5. 5. When found, everyone says the sound together.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 63 Letter Y — Reinforcement & Mini Check Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Big review! Sing the Y song. Show Y card — everyone says /y/ three times. Show yak and yarn — children name them!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Review All Pages for Letter Y

  1. Phonics Reader p.26 & p.27: Say the sound, sing the song, read the phrase.
  2. Writing Book p.23 & p.24: Quick trace practice.
  3. Activity Book p.12: Review completed activity.
Phonics Reader Page 26Writing Book Page 23Activity Book Page 12Writing Book Page 24

🔍 Mini Check (through fun!)

  1. Sound Check: Show Y → children say /y/.
  2. Picture Check: Sort yak and yarn from other pictures.
  3. Writing Check: Write Y on whiteboard.

🎉 Celebrate! Give stickers. Ready to move to the next letter!

📋 No new pages — review and celebration day!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Yy /y/
🦬 yak
🧶 yarn

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Musical Statues 10 min

Dance to music, freeze when it stops. Teacher shows a letter, children say the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Play fun music - children dance freely.
  2. 2. Stop music - children freeze like statues.
  3. 3. Teacher holds up a letter card.
  4. 4. Frozen children say the sound without moving!
  5. 5. Anyone moves = silly dance. Resume.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 64 Letter Z — Introduction: Sound & Words Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Song for Kids — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Welcome back! Let's review our previous letters and sounds. Show flashcards of letters already learned and have children say the sounds together. Today we will learn a NEW letter: Z!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 28

Phonics Reader Page 28
  1. Say the sound: Show the letter Z. Teacher says: "This is the letter Z. The sound is /z/." Children repeat 3 times: "/z/... /z/... /z/!"
  2. Trace the letter: Teacher demonstrates tracing Z in the air. Children trace with their fingers on the book page. Say the sound while tracing.
  3. Say the words: Show pictures of zebra and zoo. "Listen: /z/zebra... /z/zoo! Both start with /z/!" Children repeat.
  4. Find more words: Ask children: "Can you think of other words that start with /z/?" Accept any attempt warmly.

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 25

Writing Book Page 25
  1. Show children how to trace the letter Z on the writing page.
  2. Children trace the letter with a thick pencil/crayon.
  3. Say the sound /z/ and the word "zebra" while tracing.
  4. Praise every effort — perfection is NOT the goal!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.28 + Writing Book p.25 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Zz /z/
🦓 zebra
🦁 zoo

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Musical Letters 10 min

Like musical chairs, but with letter cards on the floor. When music stops, pick up a card and say the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place letter cards in a circle on the floor (fewer cards than children).
  2. 2. Play music - children walk around the circle.
  3. 3. Stop music - each child stands on a card.
  4. 4. Child picks up the card and says the letter sound.
  5. 5. Remove one card each round (like musical chairs).

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 65 Letter Z — Song & Reading Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Quick review: Show the letter Z. Children say the sound /z/. Show pictures of zebra and zoo. Children name them. Great job!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 29

Phonics Reader Page 29
  1. Sing the song: Teach the Z song line by line. Sing together 2-3 times with actions.

    z, z, zebra in the zoo,

    z, z, zebra in the zoo,

    z, z, zebra in the zoo,

    z is the sound of 'z'; z.

  2. Let's read: Point to the words. Read together: "zebra in the zoo".
  3. Clap the syllables: Clap for each word: "zebra" (1 clap), "zoo" (1 clap).
  4. Action time: Make up simple actions for the song (e.g., pretend to be a zebra).

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Page 26

Writing Book Page 26
  1. Children trace the letter Z and the word "zoo".
  2. Sing the Z song softly while writing.
  3. Celebrate their writing — display on the wall!

📋 Pages covered today: Phonics Reader p.29 + Writing Book p.26 = 2 pages

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Zz /z/
🦓 zebra
🦁 zoo

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Air Writing 10 min

Children write letters in the air using big arm movements while saying the sound.

How to lead:
  1. 1. All children stand up.
  2. 2. Teacher demonstrates writing the letter in the air with big arm movements.
  3. 3. Children copy, saying the sound as they write: 'n... n... n...'
  4. 4. Try with different body parts: elbow, foot, nose!
  5. 5. Lots of giggles guaranteed.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 66 Letter Z — Activity Time Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello! — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Sing the Z song from last lesson together. Quick sound check: teacher shows Z, children say /z/. Show zebra and zoo pictures — children name them.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

🎨 Activity Book n-z — Page 13

Activity Book Page 13
  1. Distribute the activity page for letter Z.
  2. Guide children through each activity step by step.
  3. Encourage children to say the sound /z/ as they work.
  4. Help children who need support — work alongside them.
  5. Praise effort, not perfection: "Wow, great coloring!"

📖 Quick Review — Phonics Reader 2 — Pages 28-29

Phonics Reader Page 28Phonics Reader Page 29
  1. Flip through both pages from previous lessons.
  2. Children say the sound, point to pictures, sing the song.
  3. Ask: "Who remembers what sound Z makes?"

📋 Pages covered today: Activity Book p.13 + Review = 1 new page

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Zz /z/
🦓 zebra
🦁 zoo

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Feed the Monster 10 min

Children 'feed' correct letter cards to a friendly monster box.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Decorate a box as a friendly monster with an open mouth (slot).
  2. 2. Give children letter cards (target + review letters).
  3. 3. Teacher says: 'The monster is hungry for the sound /n/!'
  4. 4. Children with 'n' cards 'feed' the monster.
  5. 5. Monster makes nom-nom sounds. So much fun!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 67 Letter Z — Reinforcement & Mini Check Phase 7: Letters w, x, y, z
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Big review! Sing the Z song. Show Z card — everyone says /z/ three times. Show zebra and zoo — children name them!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Review All Pages for Letter Z

  1. Phonics Reader p.28 & p.29: Say the sound, sing the song, read the phrase.
  2. Writing Book p.25 & p.26: Quick trace practice.
  3. Activity Book p.13: Review completed activity.
Phonics Reader Page 28Writing Book Page 25Activity Book Page 13Writing Book Page 26

🔍 Mini Check (through fun!)

  1. Sound Check: Show Z → children say /z/.
  2. Picture Check: Sort zebra and zoo from other pictures.
  3. Writing Check: Write Z on whiteboard.

🎉 Celebrate! Give stickers. Ready to move to the next letter!

📋 No new pages — review and celebration day!

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Zz /z/
🦓 zebra
🦁 zoo

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Treasure Hunt 10 min

Follow picture clues around the room to find the 'treasure letter' of the day.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place 3-4 clue cards around the room (pictures of target words).
  2. 2. Start with Clue 1: 'Find the nurse!' Children find the nurse picture.
  3. 3. Nurse picture has next clue: 'Find the nut!'
  4. 4. Final clue leads to the letter card treasure!
  5. 5. Everyone celebrates: 'We found the letter {X}!'

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 68 Revision w — Worm on the Wall Phase 8: Revision W
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to clap hands and stomp feet. Greet each child by name and say: "Today we will visit the letter W!"

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

W letter warm-up! Show the letter W card. Children say /w/ three times: "w... w... w!" Show worm and wall pictures. Ask: "What sound does worm start with?" and "What sound does wall start with?"

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Pages 22-23 (letter w review)

Phonics Reader Page 22Phonics Reader Page 23
  1. Say the sound: Show letter W. Teacher says: "W says /w/." Children repeat 5 times: "/w/... /w/... /w/!"
  2. Trace the letter: Children trace W with their finger on p.22. Say /w/ while tracing.
  3. Sing the W song: "W, w, worm on a wall..." Sing together 2-3 times with actions.
  4. Read the phrase: Point to the words on p.23 and read: "worm on a wall."
  5. Quick check: Teacher says words: 'worm', 'ball', 'wall', 'cat', 'van'. Children give thumbs up for /w/ words.

✏️ Writing Book 2 — Pages 19-20 (letter w review)

Writing Book Page 19Writing Book Page 20
  1. Children trace Ww on p.19 and p.20.
  2. Say /w/ while tracing. Point to the word "worm".
  3. Encourage children to write Ww on their own below the tracing lines.
  4. Praise every attempt: "I love your W!"

🎨 Activity Book n-z — Page 10 (letter w activity review)

Activity Book Page 10
  1. Review the completed w activity page from earlier lessons.
  2. Children name the pictures: "worm! wall!"
  3. If time allows, children color the w pictures again or do a quick tracing review.

📋 Revision pages: Phonics Reader p.22-23 + Writing Book p.19-20 + Activity Book p.10 = focused letter W review

🎴 Flashcard Show & Say

Ww /w/
🪱 worm
🧱 wall

💡 Hold up the flashcard. Say the letter name, the sound, and the two words. Children repeat after you 3 times.

🎲 Game Time: Sound Jump — Letter W Edition 10 min

Teacher says different words. Children jump up when they hear a word that starts with the /w/ sound.

How to lead:
  1. All children stand in a circle.
  2. Teacher says words slowly: 'cat... worm... dog... wall... nurse... water...'
  3. When children hear a word starting with /w/ (e.g., 'worm', 'wall', 'water'), they JUMP!
  4. Wrong jump = sit down gently (keep it fun!).
  5. Last one standing is the 'W Champion'.

👋 Ending Song 2 min

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job reviewing W today! See you tomorrow for our big final revision!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 69 Final Revision: All Letters n–z (Part 1) Phase 9: Final Revision & Celebration
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name.

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / sad / tired!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Big review day! Show all letter flashcards from n to z. Children say each sound together. Today we focus on identifying the beginning sound of each picture on Phonics Reader p.31.

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 31 (What is the beginning sound of each picture? Write the correct answer.)

Phonics Reader Page 31
  1. Guide children through each revision activity slowly and patiently.
  2. Encourage children to say each sound before writing.
  3. Use picture cards to support recognition.
  4. Celebrate every correct answer — "Yes! That's the /n/ sound!"
  5. For children who struggle, work one-on-one during game time.

📋 Revision pages: Page 31 (What is the beginning sound of each picture? Write the correct answer.)

🎴 Flashcards Review All

Nn /n/ 👩‍⚕️ 🥜 nurse · nut
Oo /o/ 🐙 🍊 octopus · orange
Pp /p/ 🍲 🍐 pot · pear
Qq /q/ 👑 🐦 queen · quail
Rr /r/ 🐀 🪨 rat · rock
Ss /s/ 🦭 🌊 seal · sea
Tt /t/ 🐸 ⛺️ toad · tent
Uu /u/ 👨 ☂️ uncle · umbrella
Vv /v/ 🏺 🚐 vase · van
Ww /w/ 🪱 🧱 worm · wall
Xx /x/ 🦊 📦 fox · box
Zz /z/ 🦓 🦁 zebra · zoo

💡 Show each flashcard one by one. Children say the letter, sound, and words together. Mix the order for a fun challenge!

🎲 Game Time: Sound Match 10 min

Memory matching game pairing letter cards with picture cards.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Place letter cards and picture cards face down.
  2. 2. Children take turns flipping 2 cards.
  3. 3. If letter 'n' matches picture 'nurse', keep the pair!
  4. 4. Say the sound when a match is made.
  5. 5. Most pairs wins (but emphasize fun over winning).

👋 Ending Song 2 min

So Long Now — The Kiboomers

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "Great job today! See you next time!" Give each child a high-five or sticker.

Lesson 70 🎊 Final Revision Part 2 & Celebration: We Did It! Letters n–z Complete! Phase 9: Final Revision & Celebration
⏱ 40 minutes 👶 Age 4 👥 Small group

🎵 Welcome Song 3 min

Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Play the video. Encourage children to sing along and do the actions. Smile and greet each child by name. Today is our LAST lesson — let's celebrate!

🌤 Daily Routine 5 min

  • What day is it today? — Sing "Days of the Week" song or use a calendar chart. Children say: "Today is Monday!"
  • How's the weather? — Look outside. Children say: "It's sunny / rainy / cloudy!" Place the weather card on the chart.
  • How do you feel? — Go around the circle. Each child says: "I'm happy / excited / proud!" Teacher responds warmly.

🔄 Warm-up & Review 5 min

Final warm-up! Quick sing-along of all 13 letter songs (n-o-p-q-r-s-t-u-v-w-x-y-z) as a fun chant. Today we finish the last Phonics Reader page and celebrate our journey together!

📚 Main Activity 15 min

📖 Phonics Reader 2 — Page 32 (Name each picture, listen to its beginning sound, fill in each box)

Phonics Reader Page 32
  1. Take it slow — this is the last revision page! Work one-on-one with each child.
  2. Children name each picture out loud, then write the beginning sound in the box.
  3. Praise every attempt: "I love how you said 'yak' before writing Y!"
  4. For children who finish early, let them help a friend.

🎉 Celebration Time! (after the book work)

  1. Letter Fashion Show: Each child holds a letter card (n-z), walks the "runway", says the sound, and strikes a pose!
  2. Sound Song Medley: Sing all the phonics songs learned, from n to z. Use the Phonics Reader as a songbook.
  3. Picture Wall: Display all completed work on a "Our Letter Journey n–z" wall. Children admire their progress.
  4. Certificates: Give each child a "Phonics Star — Letters n to z!" certificate.
  5. Group Photo: Take a class photo with all their letter crafts and writing.

🎊 Congratulations, little phonics stars! You've learned all 13 letters from n to z! 🎊

🎴 Flashcards Review All

Nn /n/ 👩‍⚕️ 🥜 nurse · nut
Oo /o/ 🐙 🍊 octopus · orange
Pp /p/ 🍲 🍐 pot · pear
Qq /q/ 👑 🐦 queen · quail
Rr /r/ 🐀 🪨 rat · rock
Ss /s/ 🦭 🌊 seal · sea
Tt /t/ 🐸 ⛺️ toad · tent
Uu /u/ 👨 ☂️ uncle · umbrella
Vv /v/ 🏺 🚐 vase · van
Ww /w/ 🪱 🧱 worm · wall
Xx /x/ 🦊 📦 fox · box
Zz /z/ 🦓 🦁 zebra · zoo

💡 Show each flashcard one by one. Children say the letter, sound, and words together. Mix the order for a fun challenge!

🎲 Game Time: Phonics Party Stations 10 min

Multiple game stations set up around the room for a fun revision party.

How to lead:
  1. 1. Set up 3-4 stations: (a) Playdough letters, (b) Sand tray writing, (c) Beanbag toss, (d) Mystery bag.
  2. 2. Divide children into small groups.
  3. 3. Each group spends 3-4 minutes at each station.
  4. 4. Rotate when the timer rings.
  5. 5. End with a big group song and celebration!

👋 Ending Song 2 min

See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs

▶ Watch on YouTube

💡 Sing together, wave goodbye to friends. Teacher says: "I'm so proud of you! You learned all the letters from N to Z! You are phonics stars!" Take a final group photo! 🌟

🎲 Game Library — Complete Instructions

All 25+ games used throughout the 70 lessons. Each game includes description and step-by-step instructions for the teacher.

Sound Jump

Teacher says different words. Children jump up when they hear a word that starts with the target letter sound.

  1. 1. All children stand in a circle.
  2. 2. Teacher says words slowly: 'cat... dog... nurse... ball... nut...'
  3. 3. When children hear a word starting with the target sound (e.g., 'n'), they JUMP!
  4. 4. Wrong jump = sit down (gently, keep it fun).
  5. 5. Last one standing is the 'Sound Champion'.

Mystery Bag

Children pull objects or picture cards from a mystery bag and name them, identifying the beginning sound.

  1. 1. Prepare a bag with objects/picture cards (some starting with target letter, some not).
  2. 2. Children take turns pulling one item out.
  3. 3. Child names the item: 'Nurse!'
  4. 4. Class asks: 'What sound does it start with?'
  5. 5. Child answers: 'n!' and everyone cheers.

Letter Hunt

Letter cards are hidden around the classroom. Children search, find, and say the sound.

  1. 1. Before class, hide letter cards (target letter + review letters) around the room.
  2. 2. Tell children: 'The letter {X} is hiding! Can you find it?'
  3. 3. Children search and bring cards to the teacher.
  4. 4. Each child shows their card and says the sound.
  5. 5. Correct sound = sticker or high-five!

Musical Letters

Like musical chairs, but with letter cards on the floor. When music stops, pick up a card and say the sound.

  1. 1. Place letter cards in a circle on the floor (fewer cards than children).
  2. 2. Play music - children walk around the circle.
  3. 3. Stop music - each child stands on a card.
  4. 4. Child picks up the card and says the letter sound.
  5. 5. Remove one card each round (like musical chairs).

Pass the Letter

Hot potato game with a letter card. When music stops, the child holding the card says the sound.

  1. 1. Children sit in a circle.
  2. 2. Play music - children pass a letter card around.
  3. 3. Stop music - child holding the card stands up.
  4. 4. Child says: 'The letter is {X}. The sound is /x/.'
  5. 5. Everyone claps. Start again.

Letter Fishing

Children use a magnetic fishing rod to 'catch' letter cards and say the sounds.

  1. 1. Attach paper clips to letter cards and place them on the floor ('pond').
  2. 2. Make a simple fishing rod with a magnet on a string.
  3. 3. Children take turns 'fishing' for letters.
  4. 4. When they catch a card, they say the letter name and sound.
  5. 5. Catch 3 letters to win a sticker!

Sound Sorting

Children sort picture cards into groups by their beginning sound.

  1. 1. Place 2-3 letter cards on the table (e.g., 'n', 'o', 'p').
  2. 2. Give children a stack of picture cards.
  3. 3. Children take turns picking a card, naming the picture.
  4. 4. Child places the card under the correct letter.
  5. 5. Class checks together: 'Nurse - n! Correct!'

Air Writing

Children write letters in the air using big arm movements while saying the sound.

  1. 1. All children stand up.
  2. 2. Teacher demonstrates writing the letter in the air with big arm movements.
  3. 3. Children copy, saying the sound as they write: 'n... n... n...'
  4. 4. Try with different body parts: elbow, foot, nose!
  5. 5. Lots of giggles guaranteed.

Playdough Letters

Children form the target letter using playdough snakes.

  1. 1. Give each child a piece of playdough.
  2. 2. Show the letter card as a model.
  3. 3. Children roll the playdough into 'snakes' and shape the letter.
  4. 4. Say the sound while making: 'I'm making n... n... n...'
  5. 5. Take a photo of their creations!

Letter Hopscotch

Children hop on letter cards laid out like hopscotch, saying each sound as they land.

  1. 1. Lay letter cards on the floor in a hopscotch pattern.
  2. 2. Children take turns hopping on each card.
  3. 3. As they land, they say the letter sound: '/n/! /o/! /p/!'
  4. 4. If they say it correctly, they get to go again.
  5. 5. For younger children, allow two-foot landing.

Flashlight Find

Turn off lights. Children use flashlights to find letter cards hidden on the walls.

  1. 1. Tape letter cards around the classroom walls (at child eye level).
  2. 2. Dim the lights (or turn off if safe).
  3. 3. Give children small flashlights.
  4. 4. 'Find the letter {X}!' Children shine their light on cards.
  5. 5. When found, everyone says the sound together.

Feed the Monster

Children 'feed' correct letter cards to a friendly monster box.

  1. 1. Decorate a box as a friendly monster with an open mouth (slot).
  2. 2. Give children letter cards (target + review letters).
  3. 3. Teacher says: 'The monster is hungry for the sound /n/!'
  4. 4. Children with 'n' cards 'feed' the monster.
  5. 5. Monster makes nom-nom sounds. So much fun!

Letter Bingo

Simple 3x3 bingo game with letters. Teacher calls sounds, children mark letters.

  1. 1. Give each child a 3x3 bingo card with letters.
  2. 2. Teacher calls out a sound: '/n/!'
  3. 3. Children look for 'n' on their card and cover it.
  4. 4. First to get 3 in a row shouts 'BINGO!'
  5. 5. Small prize for the winner.

Sand Tray Writing

Children write letters in a tray of sand using their fingers.

  1. 1. Fill shallow trays with a thin layer of sand.
  2. 2. Show the letter card.
  3. 3. Children use their index finger to write the letter in the sand.
  4. 4. Say the sound while writing: 'n... n... n...'
  5. 5. Shake tray gently to erase and try again.

Beanbag Toss

Children toss beanbags onto letter cards and say the sound of the card they hit.

  1. 1. Lay letter cards on the floor.
  2. 2. Children stand behind a line and toss a beanbag.
  3. 3. Whichever card the beanbag lands on, child says that sound.
  4. 4. Correct = 1 point! Keep it non-competitive.
  5. 5. Take turns until everyone has 3 throws.

Letter Relay

Team relay race. Run to pick up a letter card, say the sound, run back.

  1. 1. Divide into 2 teams. Place letter cards at the far end.
  2. 2. First child runs, picks a card, runs back.
  3. 3. Shows the card and says the sound loudly.
  4. 4. Tags the next teammate. Continue.
  5. 5. Everyone wins when all cards are collected!

Sound Match

Memory matching game pairing letter cards with picture cards.

  1. 1. Place letter cards and picture cards face down.
  2. 2. Children take turns flipping 2 cards.
  3. 3. If letter 'n' matches picture 'nurse', keep the pair!
  4. 4. Say the sound when a match is made.
  5. 5. Most pairs wins (but emphasize fun over winning).

Musical Statues

Dance to music, freeze when it stops. Teacher shows a letter, children say the sound.

  1. 1. Play fun music - children dance freely.
  2. 2. Stop music - children freeze like statues.
  3. 3. Teacher holds up a letter card.
  4. 4. Frozen children say the sound without moving!
  5. 5. Anyone moves = silly dance. Resume.

Treasure Hunt

Follow picture clues around the room to find the 'treasure letter' of the day.

  1. 1. Place 3-4 clue cards around the room (pictures of target words).
  2. 2. Start with Clue 1: 'Find the nurse!' Children find the nurse picture.
  3. 3. Nurse picture has next clue: 'Find the nut!'
  4. 4. Final clue leads to the letter card treasure!
  5. 5. Everyone celebrates: 'We found the letter {X}!'

Simon Says

Classic Simon Says with letter-themed actions.

  1. 1. Teacher says: 'Simon says make the shape of letter {X} with your arms!'
  2. 2. Children make the shape.
  3. 3. 'Simon says say the sound /x/!' Children say it.
  4. 4. If teacher doesn't say 'Simon says', don't move!
  5. 5. Last ones remaining are 'Simon Stars'.

Letter Puzzles

Children assemble simple letter puzzles and say the sound.

  1. 1. Cut large letter cards into 2-3 pieces.
  2. 2. Mix all pieces on the table.
  3. 3. Children work together to assemble the letters.
  4. 4. When a letter is complete, everyone says the sound.
  5. 5. Encourage teamwork and cheering.

Color the Letter

Children find and color the target letter hidden among other letters.

  1. 1. Give each child a paper with many letters scattered.
  2. 2. 'Find all the letter {X}s and color them!'
  3. 3. Children use crayons to find and color target letters.
  4. 4. Count together how many they found.
  5. 5. Display their work on the wall!

Letter Memory

Memory card game with matching letter pairs.

  1. 1. Place pairs of letter cards face down.
  2. 2. Children take turns flipping 2 cards.
  3. 3. If both cards show the same letter, keep them!
  4. 4. Say the sound when a pair is found.
  5. 5. Game continues until all pairs are found.

Sound Stepping Stones

Children step on letter cards to cross a 'river', saying each sound.

  1. 1. Lay letter cards on the floor as 'stepping stones' across a 'river'.
  2. 2. Children must step on each stone and say the sound to cross safely.
  3. 3. 'Don't fall in the water! Say the sound!'
  4. 4. If they can't say the sound, teacher helps them.
  5. 5. Everyone makes it across safely!

Mirror Game

Teacher makes a letter shape with their body; children copy like a mirror.

  1. 1. Teacher stands facing the children.
  2. 2. Teacher makes the shape of a letter with their body/arms.
  3. 3. Children copy the shape (like a mirror).
  4. 4. Together they say the sound: '/n/!'
  5. 5. Let children take turns being the 'mirror leader'.

Letter Fashion Show

Children 'model' a letter card, say the sound, and strike a pose.

  1. 1. Give each child a letter card to hold.
  2. 2. Set up a simple 'runway' in the classroom.
  3. 3. Children walk the runway one by one.
  4. 4. At the end, they hold up their card, say the sound, and strike a pose!
  5. 5. Everyone claps and cheers. Take photos!

Phonics Party Stations

Multiple game stations set up around the room for a fun revision party.

  1. 1. Set up 3-4 stations: (a) Playdough letters, (b) Sand tray writing, (c) Beanbag toss, (d) Mystery bag.
  2. 2. Divide children into small groups.
  3. 3. Each group spends 3-4 minutes at each station.
  4. 4. Rotate when the timer rings.
  5. 5. End with a big group song and celebration!

🎵 Song Library — YouTube Links

Welcome Songs (rotated throughout lessons)

Hello! — Super Simple Songs
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Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands? — Super Simple Songs
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Good Morning Song — The Kiboomers
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Hello Song for Kids — The Singing Walrus
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Make A Circle — Super Simple Songs
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Ending Songs (rotated throughout lessons)

Bye Bye Goodbye — Super Simple Songs
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See You Later, Alligator — Super Simple Songs
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So Long Now — The Kiboomers
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Goodbye Everyone — The Singing Walrus
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🌸 End of Lesson Plan 🌸

70 lessons • 13 letters (n–z) • 3 books • 25+ games • 9 YouTube songs

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