Objective

By the end of this lesson, Anleigh will be able to recognize and read simple words and sentences, enhancing her confidence and interest in reading.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Storybook (any favorite story)
• Blank flashcards (can be made from cut-up paper)

Before the lesson, make sure to choose a favorite storybook that Anleigh enjoys. Prepare some blank flashcards for the word games.

Activities

• Story Time: Start by reading a favorite storybook together. Encourage Anleigh to point out pictures and guess what might happen next in the story. This will help her connect words with images.

• Word Hunt: After reading, pick out simple words from the story. Write them on flashcards and hide them around the room. Anleigh will go on a "word hunt" to find them and read them aloud when she finds each card.

• Draw and Write: Ask Anleigh to draw her favorite scene from the story and write a simple sentence about it. For example, "I see a cat." This activity combines creativity with writing practice.

• Rhyming Game: Create a fun rhyming game using simple words. Say a word and ask Anleigh to come up with a word that rhymes with it. For example, "cat" and "hat." This will help her with phonemic awareness.

Talking Points

• "What do you think will happen next in our story?"
• "Can you find a word that starts with the same sound as 'cat'?"
• "What is your favorite part of the story? Can you tell me why?"
• "Let’s look for words together! How many can we find?"
• "Can you think of another word that sounds like 'hat'?"
• "Drawing is fun! What did you like about your favorite scene?"