Phonics

Hi everyone.  In the library, our phonics group have been learning some strategies to release all of our excitement and try to focus and concentrate.  They were called, RELEASE (relax) and FOCUS.

Remind yourself how to relax your body with RELEASE using a deep breath and anytime you need to refocus, remember the FOCUS strategy with your imaginary self standing behind you, holding your shoulders to help you focus.

 

alphabet sounds

Click on the letter below to view a video of each letter sound.  Please DO NOT download videos; it is for viewing purposes only.  Thank you!

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  QU  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

Now you can get out the playdough and make that letter!  You could also brainstorm all the words that begin with that letter (or END with that letter!).

Below is an easy and quick playdough recipe.

PLAYDOUGH RECIPE:

1c flour

1/4c salt

3/4c water

3 tbs lemon juice

1 tbs vegetable oil

Food coloring

METHOD:  Stir together the flour and salt.  Heat the water, lemon juice and oil in a medium pot so it gets hot but NOT boiling. Add color.  Slowly add the dry ingredients while mixing.  Continue to stir until ingredients combine, dry out and begin to form a ball.  Don’t OVERCOOK! Let it cool a little on wax paper and then knead together.  DONE!  Enjoy your playdough; it lasts a long time!