Engaging activities to help young children develop their English language skills through interactive and creative learning methods.
Word Jar Game: Create a jar filled with Tier 1 and Tier 2 words on small cards. Let the child pick a card and use that word in a sentence.
Sound Scavenger Hunt: Go on a hunt to find objects that start with different sounds. Encourage the child to blend and segment sounds of various objects.
Letter Matching: Provide a set of letters and pictures. Ask the child to match the letter to the object whose name starts with that letter.
Story Building Blocks: Use building blocks with letters to construct simple words and encourage the child to create short stories using those words.
Sight Word Bingo: Play bingo using common sight words. This will help the child recognize and read frequently used words.
Phonics Treasure Hunt: Hide phonics cards around the house or classroom. When found, the child must say the sound it represents.
Picture Story Prompts: Show the child a picture and ask them to create a story based on what they see. Encourage them to write or dictate the story.
Rhyming Riddles: Give the child simple rhyming riddles to solve. This will help develop their phonological awareness and vocabulary.
Alphabet Art: Engage in creative art activities where each letter of the alphabet is associated with a different drawing or craft.
Reading Buddy Time: Pair the child with an older reader or adult to read stories together, encouraging discussion and comprehension of the text.