Objective
By the end of this lesson, Hailey will have fun learning about letters and sounds through watching "Watched A for Adley" on YouTube.
Materials and Prep
- Device with internet access to watch "Watched A for Adley" on YouTube
- Hailey's favorite snacks and drinks for a cozy learning environment
- Enthusiasm and energy to engage with Hailey during the activities
Activities
- Letter Recognition: Watch an episode of "Watched A for Adley" and encourage Hailey to point out the letter 'A' whenever it appears.
- Sound Matching: Play a fun game where Hailey mimics the sounds she hears in the video. For example, if the video shows an apple, ask Hailey to make the sound 'ah'.
- Dance and Learn: Have a mini dance party where Hailey dances to the alphabet song from the video. Encourage her to sing along and do the corresponding actions for each letter.
Talking Points
- "Look, Hailey! That's the letter 'A'. Can you say 'A'?"
- "What sound does the letter 'A' make? Let's practice together - 'ahhh'."
- "Let's dance like the animals in the video! Can you show me how a lion moves?"
- "Great job, Hailey! You're doing amazing learning your letters and sounds."