Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to recognize and identify the letter "L," understand its sound, and associate it with words and objects that begin with "L."
Materials and Prep
- No specific materials are needed for this lesson, just your voice and imagination!
- Be ready to explore the world around you and find things that start with the letter "L."
- Think of some fun songs or rhymes that include the letter "L" to share with the student.
Activities
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Letter L Sound Game: Start by saying the letter "L" and its sound. Encourage the student to repeat it after you. Then, take turns saying words that start with "L," like "lion," "lamp," and "lemon." Make it a fun game by clapping every time you say a word that starts with "L."
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Letter L Treasure Hunt: Go around the house or outside and look for objects that start with the letter "L." When you find one, say its name together and emphasize the "L" sound. For example, "Look, a leaf!"
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Sing a Song: Sing a simple song or rhyme that includes the letter "L." You could use the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and change the lyrics to include words that start with "L." For example, "Lemon, lemon, oh so bright, Lollipop, a tasty sight!"
Talking Points
- "What sound does the letter 'L' make? Can you say it with me? 'L'!"
- "Look around! Can you find something that starts with 'L'? What about that lamp?"
- "Let's sing a song together! Can you think of a word that starts with 'L' to add to our song?"