Air · KG1 Integrated Learning

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: K1.6.4.1.3 - Recognize the position of the target sounds in words either at the initial, middle or the ending of the words related to the theme.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the target sound /o/ when they hear it in words related to air (e.g., nose, blow, hold).
Point to or say whether the target sound /o/ appears at the beginning, middle, or end of a given word.
Clap or stamp once for each time they hear the target sound /o/ in a word.
Fill in missing letters in selected words related to air to complete the word correctly.
Sort word cards into groups based on whether the target sound /o/ is at the start, middle, or end of the word.

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Curriculum details

Strand: All Around Us (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: Air (6.4)
Content standard: K1.6.4.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the presence of air and tell its importance.
Indicator: K1.6.4.1.3 - Recognize the position of the target sounds in words either at the initial, middle or the ending of the words related to the theme.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 5 (Week 29 of the year)
Term is the curriculum's own; the week within it is our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order. Follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Kindergarten Curriculum (KG1 and KG2), 2019, p. 79
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Write the target sound on the chalk board. Using word cards, assist learners identify and discuss the position of the target sound. Guide them clap/stamp the number of the target sound in some selected words. In groups of three, give out word cards and ask learners to identify and clap the number of target sound in the word. E.g. Holding - /o/, nose - /o/.
Have learners write and fill in the missing letters of some given words
Give learners selected words to tell the position of the target sound. Extend this activity to include cut out coloured shapes, objects, etc.