Common Object Sound-Makers, Letter Sound /a/, Strokes and Curves Letter Work Nursery 1 Age 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Questions and Answers

1. Question: What are common objects that make sounds?
   • Answer: Objects like bells 🔔, drums 🥁, and birds 🐦 make sounds.
2. Question: What sounds do these objects make?
   • Answer: A bell goes “ding-dong” 🔔, a drum goes “boom-boom” 🥁, and a bird chirps 🐦.
3. Question: How can we write strokes?
   • Answer: We can practice drawing slanting lines /// and vertical lines |||.
4. Question: What are curves?
   • Answer: Curves are shapes like CCC, ))), and UUU that we can trace and draw.
5. Question: How do we identify sounds made by objects and people?
   • Answer: Objects like a horn honking 🚗 and people laughing 😄 make different sounds.
6. Question: What letter sound are we learning?
   • Answer: We are learning the sound /a/ as in apple 🍎 and ant 🐜.
7. Question: How do we write the letter “a”?
   • Answer: We practice tracing and writing the letter “a” and saying its sound /a/.
8. Question: Can you name objects that make sounds around you?
   • Answer: Yes, like a clock ticking ⏰ or a cat meowing 🐱.
9. Question: Why is it important to learn sounds and letters?
   • Answer: Learning sounds and letters helps us read, write, and understand words better.
10. 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 :

1. What sound does a bell make?
   • a) Ding-dong 🔔
   • b) Meow
   • c) Woof
   • d) Ribbit
2. How do we write slanting lines?
   • a) ///
   • b) |||
   • c) CCC
   • d) (((
3. What are common objects that make sounds?
   • a) Flowers
   • b) Bells 🔔
   • c) Books
   • d) Rocks
4. How can we write the letter “a”?
   • a) Trace and write
   • b) Jump and clap
   • c) Sleep
   • d) Sing loudly
5. What sound does a drum make?
   • a) Boom-boom 🥁
   • b) Ding-dong
   • c) Meow
   • d) Honk-honk
6. What are curves?
   • a) CCC
   • b) ///
   • c) Meow
   • d) Boom-boom
7. How do we identify sounds made by objects and people?
   • a) By smelling
   • b) By listening 👂
   • c) By tasting
   • d) By running
8. Can you name objects that make sounds?
   • a) Yes, like a clock ticking ⏰
   • b) No
   • c) Maybe
   • d) I don’t know
9. 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 ✏️
10. Why do we practice writing strokes and curves?
    • a) To sing songs
    • b) To improve our writing skills 📝
    • c) To dance
    • d) To sleep
11. How do we pronounce the sound /a/?
    • a) Apple
    • b) Ant
    • c) Banana
    • d) Carrot
12. What do we use to tap and make sounds?
    • a) A pillow
    • b) A drum 🥁
    • c) A chair
    • d) A book 📚
13. What are examples of sounds made by people?
    • a) Barking
    • b) Meowing
    • c) Talking and laughing 😄
    • d) Singing loudly
14. Why is it important to listen carefully?
    • a) To eat
    • b) To learn and understand better
    • c) To play games
    • d) To sleep
15. 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

1. 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.
2. Teacher’s Activities:
   • Review sounds and strokes with flashcards.
   • Introduce letter sound /a/ with picture cards.
   • Demonstrate writing strokes and curves.
3. 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.
4. Assessment:
   • Observe students’ participation in sound identification and writing activities.
   • Assess correct formation of strokes and curves during practice.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What sound does a bell make?
2. Can you write a slanting line? Show me.
3. Name an object that starts with the /a/ sound.
4. How do we write the letter “a”?
5. What sound does a drum make?
6. Draw a curve on your mini-board.
7. Which object starts with the /a/ sound – apple or book?
8. Show me a vertical line.
9. Why is it important to listen carefully?
10. 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.