Common Object Sound-Makers, Letter Sound /a/, Strokes and Curves Letter Work Nursery 1 Age 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Subject: Letter Work
Class: Nursery 1 (Age 3)
Term: First Term
Week: Week 3
Topic: Exploring Sounds and Writing Strokes
Sub-topic: Common Object Sound-Makers, Letter Sound /a/, Strokes and Curves
Duration: 30 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Students will identify sounds from common objects.
- Students will practice writing strokes and curves.
- Students will recognize the letter sound /a/ and associate it with objects.
Key Words:
- Sounds, objects, strokes, curves, letter sound /a/.
Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to sit quietly and listen as the teacher begins the lesson.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 1
- Flashcards of common sound-makers (bell, drum, bird)
- Picture cards of objects with letter sound /a/
- Writing materials for strokes and curves practice
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: The teacher will review previous lessons on sounds, strokes, and letter sounds to connect with new concepts.
Embedded Core Skills: Listening skills, fine motor skills, letter recognition, vocabulary development.
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards
- Picture cards
- Writing materials
Content:
Listening Skill: Common Object Sound-Makers
- Examples: A bell goes “ding-dong” 🔔, a drum goes “boom-boom” 🥁.
- Sounds from Common Objects: Objects like birds chirping 🐦, dogs barking 🐕, and cars honking 🚗 make sounds.
Pre-Writing Skills: Strokes and Curves
- Strokes: Practice drawing slanting lines like this /// and vertical lines like this |||.
- Curves: Trace and write curves like CCC, ))), and UUU.
Introduction of Letter Sound /a/:
- Distinguish Sounds: Learn to differentiate between sounds made by objects (e.g., doorbell 🔔) and people (e.g., laughing 😄).
- Identify Sounds: Recognize different types of sounds in their environment, like birds singing 🎶 or rain falling 🌧️.
- Mention Objects: Name objects around them that make sounds, such as a clock ticking ⏰ or a cat meowing 🐱.
Letter Sound /a/ and Writing Practice:
- Letter Sound: Practice saying the sound /a/ as in apple 🍎, ant 🐜, etc.
- Writing Practice: Learn to write the letter “a” and practice its sound /a/.
By learning about sounds, practicing writing strokes and curves, and understanding letter sounds like /a/, students will improve their listening, pre-writing, and language skills! 🎶📝🍎
Questions and Answers
- Question: What are common objects that make sounds?
- Answer: Objects like bells 🔔, drums 🥁, and birds 🐦 make sounds.
- Question: What sounds do these objects make?
- Answer: A bell goes “ding-dong” 🔔, a drum goes “boom-boom” 🥁, and a bird chirps 🐦.
- Question: How can we write strokes?
- Answer: We can practice drawing slanting lines /// and vertical lines |||.
- Question: What are curves?
- Answer: Curves are shapes like CCC, ))), and UUU that we can trace and draw.
- Question: How do we identify sounds made by objects and people?
- Answer: Objects like a horn honking 🚗 and people laughing 😄 make different sounds.
- Question: What letter sound are we learning?
- Answer: We are learning the sound /a/ as in apple 🍎 and ant 🐜.
- Question: How do we write the letter “a”?
- Answer: We practice tracing and writing the letter “a” and saying its sound /a/.
- Question: Can you name objects that make sounds around you?
- Answer: Yes, like a clock ticking ⏰ or a cat meowing 🐱.
- Question: Why is it important to learn sounds and letters?
- Answer: Learning sounds and letters helps us read, write, and understand words better.
- Question: How can we improve our listening and writing skills?
- Answer: By practicing sounds, writing strokes and curves, and learning letter sounds like /a/, we get better at listening and writing! 🎶📝
Evaluation :
- What sound does a bell make?
- a) Ding-dong 🔔
- b) Meow
- c) Woof
- d) Ribbit
- How do we write slanting lines?
- a) ///
- b) |||
- c) CCC
- d) (((
- What are common objects that make sounds?
- a) Flowers
- b) Bells 🔔
- c) Books
- d) Rocks
- How can we write the letter “a”?
- a) Trace and write
- b) Jump and clap
- c) Sleep
- d) Sing loudly
- What sound does a drum make?
- a) Boom-boom 🥁
- b) Ding-dong
- c) Meow
- d) Honk-honk
- What are curves?
- a) CCC
- b) ///
- c) Meow
- d) Boom-boom
- How do we identify sounds made by objects and people?
- a) By smelling
- b) By listening 👂
- c) By tasting
- d) By running
- Can you name objects that make sounds?
- a) Yes, like a clock ticking ⏰
- b) No
- c) Maybe
- d) I don’t know
- What letter sound are we learning?
- a) /a/ as in apple 🍎
- b) /m/ as in monkey 🐒
- c) /s/ as in sun ☀️
- d) /p/ as in pencil ✏️
- Why do we practice writing strokes and curves?
- a) To sing songs
- b) To improve our writing skills 📝
- c) To dance
- d) To sleep
- How do we pronounce the sound /a/?
- a) Apple
- b) Ant
- c) Banana
- d) Carrot
- What do we use to tap and make sounds?
- a) A pillow
- b) A drum 🥁
- c) A chair
- d) A book 📚
- What are examples of sounds made by people?
- a) Barking
- b) Meowing
- c) Talking and laughing 😄
- d) Singing loudly
- Why is it important to listen carefully?
- a) To eat
- b) To learn and understand better
- c) To play games
- d) To sleep
- How can we improve our listening and communication skills?
- a) By practicing sounds and talking with friends 👫
- b) By hiding
- c) By running
- d) By crying
- Presentation:
- Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topics about Understanding Sounds Around Us Letter Work Nursery 1 Age 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
- Step 2: The teacher introduces the letter sound /a/ and shows picture cards of objects like apple, ant, etc., that start with the /a/ sound.
- Step 3: The teacher demonstrates writing strokes (slants ///, verticals |||) and curves (CCC, ))), UUU) on the board.
- Teacher’s Activities:
- Review sounds and strokes with flashcards.
- Introduce letter sound /a/ with picture cards.
- Demonstrate writing strokes and curves.
- Learners’ Activities:
- Listen and identify sounds from common objects.
- Practice writing strokes and curves on paper or mini-boards.
- Associate objects with the letter sound /a/ from picture cards.
- Assessment:
- Observe students’ participation in sound identification and writing activities.
- Assess correct formation of strokes and curves during practice.
Evaluation Questions:
- What sound does a bell make?
- Can you write a slanting line? Show me.
- Name an object that starts with the /a/ sound.
- How do we write the letter “a”?
- What sound does a drum make?
- Draw a curve on your mini-board.
- Which object starts with the /a/ sound – apple or book?
- Show me a vertical line.
- Why is it important to listen carefully?
- What did you learn about sounds and writing today?
Conclusion: The teacher will assess students’ work, provide feedback, and reinforce learning before concluding the lesson.